The Real Dak

[Verdict]

I was in the group of people that wanted to see Romo return and carry the Cowboys to a championship last year. But l also understood that there was a pretty good chance that Dak could be the future of the Dallas Cowboys. I saw a lot of good things that gave me confidence that he has the "it" factor.

I was happy that Dak was winning games for us and it seemed like he was playing way over his draft position, and he did. But perception also becomes reality.

Dak won a lot of games last year. He set rookie QB records. Part of that was based on performance, for sure, but part of that was misleading because we won.

Dak was fortunate enough to have several picks dropped last year. He made good decisions with the ball to be sure, but he also got away with a few bad passes. If the same passes had been picked off then the perception of him would be slightly more conservative.

Dak had the benefit of playing behind a line of the decade and an equally superior running back of a decade as well. He also was lucky enough to have the lead enough that teams were disadvantaged against us. All of that was a perfect storm in Dak's favor. That's not to say he isn't really good, or even superior for his draft position, but it may have been a bit too perfect to really evaluate him.

This year he hasn't been as lucky, and he has struggled. Everything that went right last year has gone wrong this year. Dak has looked a bit below average in some respects this year. But which one is the real Dak?

I think he has the potential to be the guy, and it wouldn't surprise me if he is. On the other hand I'm not sure you could confidently say he is definitely that guy either.

I'm not against Dak, but if we get a chance at a guy like Mayfield we should not let Dak's performance last year talk us out of the pick of the grade we have on him warrants the pick.

The grade on Dak is currently "incomplete" and we shouldn't pass on a possible opportunity to upgrade the position if a QB is the highest ranked player on our board when we pick.

 

[Zman5]

Unless we upgrade our WR/TEs and our crappy scheme, it doesn't matter who the QB is against good defenses.

 

[Big D]

I agree. If Mayfield drops down to our draft position you grab him if not, Linebacker please!

 

[DeaconMoss]

Dak is looking like his college tape this year. Hope he turns it around and the receivers start catching balls. He has been decent but he is missing throws he should make more often than he should.

 

[Ranching]

I was in the group of people that wanted to see Romo return and carry the Cowboys to a championship last year. But l also understood that there was a pretty good chance that Dak could be the future of the Dallas Cowboys. I saw a lot of good things that gave me confidence that he has the "it" factor.

I was happy that Dak was winning games for us and it seemed like he was playing way over his draft position, and he did. But perception also becomes reality.

Dak won a lot of games last year. He set rookie QB records. Part of that was based on performance, for sure, but part of that was misleading because we won.

Dak was fortunate enough to have several picks dropped last year. He made good decisions with the ball to be sure, but he also got away with a few bad passes. If the same passes had been picked off then the perception of him would be slightly more conservative.

Dak had the benefit of playing behind a line of the decade and an equally superior running back of a decade as well. He also was lucky enough to have the lead enough that teams were disadvantaged against us. All of that was a perfect storm in Dak's favor. That's not to say he isn't really good, or even superior for his draft position, but it may have been a bit too perfect to really evaluate him.

This year he hasn't been as lucky, and he has struggled. Everything that went right last year has gone wrong this year. Dak has looked a bit below average in some respects this year. But which one is the real Dak?

I think he has the potential to be the guy, and it wouldn't surprise me if he is. On the other hand I'm not sure you could confidently say he is definitely that guy either.

I'm not against Dak, but if we get a chance at a guy like Mayfield we should not let Dak's performance last year talk us out of the pick of the grade we have on him warrants the pick.

The grade on Dak is currently "incomplete" and we shouldn't pass on a possible opportunity to upgrade the position if a QB is the highest ranked player on our board when we pick.

Kinda torn. Mayfield is probably not one of Garrett's RKGs. That makes me want him! But, I think Dak can succeed with a good supporting cast. That said, upgrade the Defense, sign a WR and hope our OL can stay healthy.

 

[canters]

I can guarantee that JJ will not draft a QB unless if is in later rounds, if then. Dak deserves and will get more time-at least a complete season with Zeke. As GORICO says, this is a platinum guarantee.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

It depends on how you feel about Dak. I think he is a franchise qb. I also think someone will take Mayfield top 15 if not top 10.

But at the end of the day last season Dak had one of the best rookie seasons of all time.....and still wasn't good enough to overcome a inept playbook and defense. It doesn't matter who the qb is if your defense can't get off the field. I'd use my resources towards getting a receiver and on defense.

Dak is not going from rookie of the year to being replaced. Only a moron would do that.

 

[SDCowboy]

Unless we upgrade our WR/TEs and our crappy scheme, it doesn't matter who the QB is against good defenses.

This is the bottom line.

 

[Denim Chicken]

I don't know if I'd burn a first on Mayfield with his history. We've been burned too many times.

 

[IheartRomo]

It's a difficult situation to assess. He was lights out last year with a really good supporting cast while he's been average this year with a really poor supporting cast (with so much time being missed by Lee, Zeke, and Tyron and the continued regression of the receiving corps, namely Dez).

I still lean towards Dak being the guy. I don't think it's unusual or alarming at all for a 2nd year QB to need help to be really effective. Look at Wentz last year - QB rating of 79 with a weak supporting cast.

 

[NoLuv4Jerry]

Unless we upgrade our WR/TEs and our crappy scheme, it doesn't matter who the QB is against good defenses.

This passing game will not win 3 or 4 games in a row in the postseason. Now...if you want to improve your defense to the Derrick Brooks/Warren Sapp/Barber/Lynch/Simeon Rice Bucs....or the Ray Lewis/Ed Reed Ravens....or the Legion of Boom Seahawks etc....you can win with defense and running the football. But...but...we have not had a shutdown defense in over 20 years. So I understand the simplistic path Jason is trying to take on offense....run the football....drain the clock..play action pass. But you need a defense to compliment that approach..much like we had in the 90s.

 

[Zman5]

This passing game will not win 3 or 4 games in a row in the postseason. Now...if you want to improve your defense to the Derrick Brooks/Warren Sapp/Barber/Lynch/Simeon Rice Bucs....or the Ray Lewis/Ed Reed Ravens....or the Legion of Boom Seahawks etc....you can win with defense and running the football. But...but...we have not had a shutdown defense in over 20 years. So I understand the simplistic path Jason is trying to take on offense....run the football....drain the clock..play action pass. But you need a defense to compliment that approach..much like we had in the 90s.

I have no problem with drafting defense with early day picks. I mentioned WR/TE and scheme because this thread is about replacing the QB.

 

[conner01]

I was in the group of people that wanted to see Romo return and carry the Cowboys to a championship last year. But l also understood that there was a pretty good chance that Dak could be the future of the Dallas Cowboys. I saw a lot of good things that gave me confidence that he has the "it" factor.

I was happy that Dak was winning games for us and it seemed like he was playing way over his draft position, and he did. But perception also becomes reality.

Dak won a lot of games last year. He set rookie QB records. Part of that was based on performance, for sure, but part of that was misleading because we won.

Dak was fortunate enough to have several picks dropped last year. He made good decisions with the ball to be sure, but he also got away with a few bad passes. If the same passes had been picked off then the perception of him would be slightly more conservative.

Dak had the benefit of playing behind a line of the decade and an equally superior running back of a decade as well. He also was lucky enough to have the lead enough that teams were disadvantaged against us. All of that was a perfect storm in Dak's favor. That's not to say he isn't really good, or even superior for his draft position, but it may have been a bit too perfect to really evaluate him.

This year he hasn't been as lucky, and he has struggled. Everything that went right last year has gone wrong this year. Dak has looked a bit below average in some respects this year. But which one is the real Dak?

I think he has the potential to be the guy, and it wouldn't surprise me if he is. On the other hand I'm not sure you could confidently say he is definitely that guy either.

I'm not against Dak, but if we get a chance at a guy like Mayfield we should not let Dak's performance last year talk us out of the pick of the grade we have on him warrants the pick.

The grade on Dak is currently "incomplete" and we shouldn't pass on a possible opportunity to upgrade the position if a QB is the highest ranked player on our board when we pick.

Most second year qbs have incomplete grade. Many struggle more in the second year. We’ve had other issues and no doubt dak hasn’t been as sharp as last year. The real dak we won’t know for a few years. Hopefully he continues to grow as a qb and is the long term answer

 

[wssaustin]

Dak need to improve pre-snap read, last year he got Romo with headset, tremendous help.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Unless we upgrade our WR/TEs and our crappy scheme, it doesn't matter who the QB is against good defenses.

AND VICE VERSA,,,

 

[Zman5]

Dak need to improve pre-snap read, last year he got Romo with headset, tremendous help.

Not only was Romo there during the game, he was most likely involved in the game planning during the week.
I trust Romo more than any coaches we have on the staff when it comes to offensive game planning.

 

[Zman5]

AND VICE VERSA,,,

Did you watch the Carolina game in 2015?

 

[Jake]

I was in the group of people that wanted to see Romo return and carry the Cowboys to a championship last year. But l also understood that there was a pretty good chance that Dak could be the future of the Dallas Cowboys. I saw a lot of good things that gave me confidence that he has the "it" factor.

I'm not against Dak, but if we get a chance at a guy like Mayfield we should not let Dak's performance last year talk us out of the pick of the grade we have on him warrants the pick.

The grade on Dak is currently "incomplete" and we shouldn't pass on a possible opportunity to upgrade the position if a QB is the highest ranked player on our board when we pick.

If we spend our first round pick on Baker Mayfield I'll probably need a new remote, not to mention a new TV.

 

[TheCoolFan]

Baker Mayfield?

 

[risco]

I was in the group of people that wanted to see Romo return and carry the Cowboys to a championship last year. But l also understood that there was a pretty good chance that Dak could be the future of the Dallas Cowboys. I saw a lot of good things that gave me confidence that he has the "it" factor.

I was happy that Dak was winning games for us and it seemed like he was playing way over his draft position, and he did. But perception also becomes reality.

Dak won a lot of games last year. He set rookie QB records. Part of that was based on performance, for sure, but part of that was misleading because we won.

Dak was fortunate enough to have several picks dropped last year. He made good decisions with the ball to be sure, but he also got away with a few bad passes. If the same passes had been picked off then the perception of him would be slightly more conservative.

Dak had the benefit of playing behind a line of the decade and an equally superior running back of a decade as well. He also was lucky enough to have the lead enough that teams were disadvantaged against us. All of that was a perfect storm in Dak's favor. That's not to say he isn't really good, or even superior for his draft position, but it may have been a bit too perfect to really evaluate him.

This year he hasn't been as lucky, and he has struggled. Everything that went right last year has gone wrong this year. Dak has looked a bit below average in some respects this year. But which one is the real Dak?

I think he has the potential to be the guy, and it wouldn't surprise me if he is. On the other hand I'm not sure you could confidently say he is definitely that guy either.

I'm not against Dak, but if we get a chance at a guy like Mayfield we should not let Dak's performance last year talk us out of the pick of the grade we have on him warrants the pick.

The grade on Dak is currently "incomplete" and we shouldn't pass on a possible opportunity to upgrade the position if a QB is the highest ranked player on our board when we pick.

Dude- Joe Montana would struggle in our less than full strength (missing start RB, OT) offense. Tom Brady would too. In fact, I'm willing to say any QB will struggle in our offense when it's not at full strength.