The NFL wasn’t prepared for the 'Dak Attack,’ but the Cowboys were

[MichaelWinicki]

ARLINGTON -- There was a "Dak Attack" swirling here in AT&T Stadium last Sunday. The fans' signs said it as did the way the Dallas Cowboys have embraced rookie quarterback Dak Prescott. "Be more than pink" was another message throughout the bouncy building as Prescott wore pink cleats to celebrate breast cancer awareness.

The Cowboys won, 28-14, over the Cincinnati Bengals.

"A ton of fun," is the way Prescott described it.

The shoes he has filled --€” those of injured quarterback Tony Romo --€” and the style he has displayed in doing it has jaws flapping all over Texas and beyond. It has Cowboys fanatics rubbing their eyes. Is the eighth quarterback selected in last April's NFL draft, the 135th overall pick, really this good? This dependable? This kind of winner?

Five Prescott NFL starts, the first a one-point loss to the Giants, then four consecutive victories over Washington, Chicago, San Francisco and Cincinnati. No interceptions in 155 passes, an NFL rookie record. Eight passes shy of breaking Tom Brady's record for most pass attempts to begin a career without an interception. A nearly 70 percent completion percentage. Four touchdown passes, three touchdown runs. A 101.5 quarterback passer rating.


It's the winning that matters. It's his ability to play error-free football, yet, make a variety of throws in the pocket and on the move. It's his running threat. It's his command of the offense. And though he has not frequently passed it deep, he has been so good at being meticulous, at complementing a dominant offensive line and prize rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott that the deep game has not been missed.

That factor, though, is an ingredient why Prescott will sit when Romo is healthy and ready. It could happen as early as Oct. 30 at home against Philadelphia, leaving Prescott one more start, at Green Bay this Sunday, with a Dallas bye following.

Here is the bottom line explained to me by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on Sunday afternoon: "We love Dak. We appreciate what he is doing. I have never had a quarterback prepare like he does. There is no one that matches his preparation in my history of owning the Cowboys. Can he continue to win games in the regular season? We sure think so. But is Tony Romo going to give us the best chance to win a Super Bowl? We think so."

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http://www.sbnation.com/2016/10/11/13243852/dak-prescott-tony-romo-dallas-cowboys

 

[tyke1doe]

Here is the bottom line explained to me by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on Sunday afternoon: "We love Dak. We appreciate what he is doing. I have never had a quarterback prepare like he does. There is no one that matches his preparation in my history of owning the Cowboys.

Not even Romo?

Wow! That is a potentially explosive comment.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Wish we had a week one do over. The Cowboys would kill them. Dec 11th seems like a long way off for the rematch.

 

[Joe Realist]

Not even Romo?

Wow! That is a potentially explosive comment.

Dak would never, ever have done a similar trip to Cabo.

Keep Dak starting and let Romo sit until he is needed.

 

[tyke1doe]

"The checks they are talking about, the mechanics, the handoffs, the fakes, everything. And Dak is listening but he's also right in the middle of the discussion. It's poise. Nothing gets to this dude. And it spreads through the team. There are so many different roads in the NFL. Sometimes things don't happen with a snap of the finger. We all come from some holes and some dark places. I know I've been in those. But when you have a mind that says there is nothing you can't get out of, when the mind is strong, you can accomplish something special. That's what Dak is doing."

A team takes on the persona of its quarterback. Just saying.

 

[cowboys1981]

Wish we had a week one do over. The Cowboys would kill them. Dec 11th seems like a long way off for the rematch.

By then Odell and his net will be on vacation mode together.

 

[Clove]

I think I need a psychologist to help me keep my mental interior in check. Getting too excited here.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

A moment of silence for the very rich Tony Romo's ego.
Aw get over it, Tony! It happened to Montana, Aikman, Meridith, Marino ....
You are not special! You reigned over 8-8 seasons. Without Witten, you are above average, that's all.
How many NFC championships?
How many Super Bowl appearances?
How many second round victories?
Get enamored of your personal stats. We won't look. We, largely, do not care!
Mr. 50mil man.
Move over!
Dak needs the reps!

 

[dallasdave]

A moment of silence for the very rich Tony Romo's ego.
Aw get over it, Tony! It happened to Montana, Aikman, Meridith, Marino ....
You are not special! You reigned over 8-8 seasons. Without Witten, you are above average, that's all.
How many NFC championships?
How many Super Bowl appearances?
How many second round victories?
Get enamored of your personal stats. We won't look. We, largely, do not care!
Mr. 50mil man.
Move over!
Dak needs the reps!

Ok if your going to go on and on do it at the Rose and Crown and buy us a couple of rounds.

 

[DandyDon52]

Here is the bottom line explained to me by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on Sunday afternoon: "We love Dak. We appreciate what he is doing. I have never had a quarterback prepare like he does. There is no one that matches his preparation in my history of owning the Cowboys. Can he continue to win games in the regular season? We sure think so. But is Tony Romo going to give us the best chance to win a Super Bowl? We think so."

Huge mistake ??

 

[DandyDon52]

If this is true that means, that they may put tony back in for phil game or they may wait till like week 13 or 14,
to then put tony in and let him try and make a SB run.
They would be copying what denver did with manning, but they forget they dont have the denver defense.
Good luck with that.

 

[waving monkey]

Just a reminder, as we all know Romo never had all the tools the imperial Dak has.
The hue and cry will begin when the rust Tony loses a game or two.
Heads will will explode on computer screens. Aliens will be blamed like the body snatchers.

 

[gmoney112]

Dak attack eh?

More like Dak Pack. Seem simple but you can't but love 'em.

A nice dessert after a hefty serving of Ezekiel bread.

 

[Aven8]

Did we hit the freaking powerball here between he and Zeke?? Good grief!!

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Ok if your going to go on and on do it at the Rose and Crown and buy us a couple of rounds.

Well, matey, money is tight. What if it is Dutch treat?
When and if Romo tosses a couple of gold crowns to the masses, we might have a grand party, a grand party!
Btw: you created a stir at the club the other night with your whirling dervish performance. So far we have 15 season ticket cancellations because you wanted to push the envelope.
Bloke, every time you push the envelope, you, it seems, remain stationery.

 

[nobody]

Not even Romo?

Wow! That is a potentially explosive comment.

Not even Aikman. But remember, that comment came from the guy that said that Weeden threw the most beautiful pass he's ever seen. You can't take anything JJ says at face value...ever.

 

[Bullflop]

The "Dak Attack" is something that other teams are becoming increasingly wary of. He hasn't taken the NFL by storm for no good reason. It's a good bet that opposing defenses are working hard to offset what he brings to the table and bracing themselves for the "Dak Attack" upon entering onto the field of play. It's no accident that the Cowboys are leading the NFL in their numbers of first downs. It's a pretty fair bet that he's definitely getting the attention of our opposition and their defensive coordinators. Just ask Green Bay -- they've seen what happened to the Cincinnati Bengals and probably want to ensure that it doesn't happen to them as well. They may not be frozen in fear but they know what to expect.

 

[Diehardblues]

Wish we had a week one do over. The Cowboys would kill them. Dec 11th seems like a long way off for the rematch.

As good as we looked last week let's not forget how close we came to losing the Commander game too.

Sure , I agree I'd like another shot against NY but if Cousins doesn't overthrow a couple wide open TD's and an awful pick in end zone they win going away. Much like we were saying against NY in 2 dropped TD's, etc.

That's all part of the game and playing Monday morning QB.

Our defense is coming on but we could have lost to Wash and SF very easily .

I'm very excited about where we are at 4-1 but we shouldn't get too full of ourselves just yet . I really don't see us as an undefeated team. We could be but we could also be 3-2 or 2-3.
Just saying.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Huge mistake ??

We'll find out!

 

[CowboyRoy]

ARLINGTON -- There was a "Dak Attack" swirling here in AT&T Stadium last Sunday. The fans' signs said it as did the way the Dallas Cowboys have embraced rookie quarterback Dak Prescott. "Be more than pink" was another message throughout the bouncy building as Prescott wore pink cleats to celebrate breast cancer awareness.

The Cowboys won, 28-14, over the Cincinnati Bengals.

"A ton of fun," is the way Prescott described it.

The shoes he has filled --€” those of injured quarterback Tony Romo --€” and the style he has displayed in doing it has jaws flapping all over Texas and beyond. It has Cowboys fanatics rubbing their eyes. Is the eighth quarterback selected in last April's NFL draft, the 135th overall pick, really this good? This dependable? This kind of winner?

Five Prescott NFL starts, the first a one-point loss to the Giants, then four consecutive victories over Washington, Chicago, San Francisco and Cincinnati. No interceptions in 155 passes, an NFL rookie record. Eight passes shy of breaking Tom Brady's record for most pass attempts to begin a career without an interception. A nearly 70 percent completion percentage. Four touchdown passes, three touchdown runs. A 101.5 quarterback passer rating.


It's the winning that matters. It's his ability to play error-free football, yet, make a variety of throws in the pocket and on the move. It's his running threat. It's his command of the offense. And though he has not frequently passed it deep, he has been so good at being meticulous, at complementing a dominant offensive line and prize rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott that the deep game has not been missed.

That factor, though, is an ingredient why Prescott will sit when Romo is healthy and ready. It could happen as early as Oct. 30 at home against Philadelphia, leaving Prescott one more start, at Green Bay this Sunday, with a Dallas bye following.

Here is the bottom line explained to me by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on Sunday afternoon: "We love Dak. We appreciate what he is doing. I have never had a quarterback prepare like he does. There is no one that matches his preparation in my history of owning the Cowboys. Can he continue to win games in the regular season? We sure think so. But is Tony Romo going to give us the best chance to win a Super Bowl? We think so."

For more...

http://www.sbnation.com/2016/10/11/13243852/dak-prescott-tony-romo-dallas-cowboys

Poor Romo gets screwed to the last. The guy has been cursed in his career. That being said the team is always more important.