The way McCarthy is calling plays shows he has no trust in Dak

[Proof]

I do not think this is a good take. I think the Cowboys were worried about the OL holding up so they called a lot of plays to get the ball out of Dak's hand. I think Dak was sensing the pressure too.

But I will admit, the Cowboys need to try to get the ball downfield more often. I also think they need to get Dak's feet involved down near the goal line.

seriously. why would he go for it on fourth down and call a pass play if that was the case lol. y'all are wild. game was bad, dak was bad, but all these theories are worse.

 

[Sydla]

Of course. You must be competent at the short game to make the long game work. Always been that way. Even the Rams ran the ball a ton w/ Marshall Faulk.

So you think what McCarthy is doing here is what Philly did last year?

 

[CWR]

Their QB accounted for a huge chunk of their rushing yardage. They played wide open last year with a lot of downfield passing.

If you think what McCarthy is doing here is in line with what Philly did last year, LOL.

Did you really expect us to take many shots with two rookies starting on the line? I don't know we will or not moving forward but trying to predict based off yesterday's sample of probably not the best way to go about it.

 

[Sydla]

Nope, you are backwards. We had an inadequate run game last night.

And they both matter, just as it works w/ pretty much everything. One dimensional O's, as you are proposing, get their bums handed to them in the playoffs.

Pollard ran for 122 and 5.3 ypc. Dowdle avg'd 5.3 ypc on his 4 carries. In total we averaged 5.6 ypc and ran for 185.

Inadequate?

 

[Sydla]

Did you really expect us to take many shots with two rookies starting on the line? I don't know we will or not moving forward but trying to predict based off yesterday's sample of probably not the best way to go about it.

Maybe not but I think people are desperately trying to shift blame from McCarthy. He was a problem yesterday (and likely will be all season). He's not a very good OC at this point.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

Did you really expect us to take many shots with two rookies starting on the line? I don't know we will or not moving forward but trying to predict based off yesterday's sample of probably not the best way to go about it.

Dak was 2-4 on balls that carried 20+ in the air. That will kill a team. It doesn't take a long time to develop deep shots, and you're better off taking those shots and having the occasional sack than you are doing whatever it was they did last night.

I agree with the fundamental point that they had to protect the OL, but they did way too much bootleg, quick hits that allowed the defense to play close to the LOS. Dallas never did enough to make them even think twice.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

Maybe not but I think people are desperately trying to shift blame from McCarthy. He was a problem yesterday (and likely will be all season). He's not a very good OC at this point.

Last night was the most disheartening game for a coaching staff I've seen since JG not knowing that Josh Brent was on the sideline.

That was a schematic, ideological whiff on both sides of the ball.

 

[basel90]

This is nonsense. What QB meets this standard other than Mahomes and Allen? Jackson can maybe steal you a game with his legs here and there, but that's the end of the list.

there are many more ( heck the Cardinals QB who plays almost for free looked better , at a much cheaper price than dak . Hey , it has been 8 years with him . If you are happy with the results then good for you . At some stage the excuses with dak have to end,

 

[9of11]

I was wondering the same thing watching the game...Dak looks hesitant to throw the ball or cant read the defense fast enough to know where to throw the ball....maybe this new offense that MM thought would be better for Dak but actually exposed Daks weaknesses ....It doesn't look right for him..it feels uncomfortable it seems....I don't know...

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

there are many more , at a much cheaper price than dak

Name them. Go ahead. Should be very easy to do. Sit right there and tell me you think Derek Carr, Geno Smith, and Jimm G are going to make up for a bad team around them.

It's not about excuses, it's about being distanced from reality when it comes to evaluating Dak.

 

[G2]

Really? That's exactly what ARI did to us all night last night. That's exactly what took Philly to the super bowl.

It's the high flying quick scoring O's that QB's can't be successful w/, you've got it backwards.

Mahomes was starting to lose until he switched to exactly that.

Dallas had 10 more minutes of possession and over 20 more plays run.

 

[TheSport78]

It is obvious MM does not think Dak has the long ball capability , nor the improvisational talent when facing a pressing defense.
Dak knows he cannot get fired and has no job insecurity at all. I think his attitude shows it. No audibles or any crativity.
This is the type of game where a QB like romo would have won. Dak again cannot bail the defense when it has a tough day, I hope this season can be salvaged and that this is a fluke game. But it is concerning .

Would you trust him?

 

[basel90]

The cardinals QB that no one wanted played better than Dak !!

 

[Sydla]

Last night was the most disheartening game for a coaching staff I've seen since JG not knowing that Josh Brent was on the sideline.

That was a schematic, ideological whiff on both sides of the ball.

And again, people should understand my point. Pointing out the mediocrity of McCarthy doesn't mean I am letting Dak off the hook here or that I believe McCarthy is holding Dak back. The reality is I believe our offensive shortcomings will largely be dictated by the fact Dak is barely good as a QB at this point and McCarthy is just mediocre as a playcaller/schemer.

 

[Redline360]

Inadequate run game? That was one of the few highlights of the game...

Crazy talk

 

[Gremell12]

No, it is not. That gasses the D and makes you incompetent in the 4th. Ask ATL and SF

No, it is not. That gasses the D and makes you incompetent in the 4th. Ask ATL and SF.

That’s true but its also stupid to waste 6-8 minutes to not score….when you’re down… thats counterintuitive. Give me the points whenever you can get them.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

And again, people should understand my point. Pointing out the mediocrity of McCarthy doesn't mean I am letting Dak off the hook here or that I believe McCarthy is holding Dak back. The reality is I believe our offensive shortcomings will largely be dictated by the fact Dak is barely good as a QB at this point and McCarthy is just mediocre as a playcaller/schemer.

Yea I mean you're stupid about Dak but you're right about McCarthy.

 

[Starstruck22]

It is obvious MM does not think Dak has the long ball capability , nor the improvisational talent when facing a pressing defense.
Dak knows he cannot get fired and has no job insecurity at all. I think his attitude shows it. No audibles or any crativity.
This is the type of game where a QB like romo would have won. Dak again cannot bail the defense when it has a tough day, I hope this season can be salvaged and that this is a fluke game. But it is concerning .

Ive been saying this in spades. Dak is not an elite or $170 million dollar qb. One of the biggest misjudgments in the history of the boys. And they are stuck with him. He will keep them in the middle draft rounds where we select busts like Mazi Smith.

 

[Starstruck22]

dak job security is very high with the contract being guaranteed , jerry has tied his hands again. McCarthy cannot even bench dak without jerry calling him from the skybox to keep dak in .

It is a debacle of massive proportions. We are stuck with crap for years. Stupid extension, stupid draft picks, stupid owner.

 

[KJJ]

I think everyone has lost trust in Dak. He’s not the player he was his first few seasons. The offense is designed to try and keep his INT’s down. Every time we take a shot down the field we’re risking him throwing a pick. When we get into the redzone, we’re trying to pound the ball in to keep the ball out of his hands. The Cowboys might want to consider coming up with a package for Trey Lance in the redzone where he can use his mobility while also giving him the option to throw. At some point we’re going to have to try something different to solve our redzone woes.