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Cowboyny

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I have zero concerns about Dak's accuracy in 2020.

He made a dramatic improvement between 2018 and 2019 in his throwing motion and accuracy.
- He started the change in the 2018 preseason but reverted back during the season.
- In early 2018 his passed looked great in the air but he lost his feel and passes would tend to be high or low.
- By 2019 he trusted the new throwing motion.

Even before 2019 his accuracy issues were exaggerated by fans/media.

Dak likes to throw to a spot such that if the pass a not perfect that it goes to the side of the WR away from the defender.

"Error on the side of caution" would be the appropriate saying that describes it.

If the defender is outside the WR, then Dak throws to a spot inside the WR instead of directly at the WRs Jersey number.

If there are defenders underneath a WR, then Dak will tend to throw high to the WR.

If a WR is running a crossing route and there are 2 defenders a few yards apart horizontally, then Dak will throw away from both defenders even if it's not the ideal spot for the WR.
- If the pass rush is coming and he has to throw but the perfect throw to the WR would be very near one of the defenders, then Dak tends to avoid the defender even if it means leading the WR too much.


The concept somewhat defines the difference in Aikman and Farve.
- Aikman didn't like to force the ball into coverage and would often just throw it away.
- Farve would throw to the WR with no regard for were the defenders were located.
- Farve make highlight reels.
- Aikman won 3 Super Bowls in a 4 year span.


Dak has always done an excellent job in protecting the football, where many wished he would play a bit more aggressive. What you are saying makes sense, either his guy is going to make the catch or no one is. In my eyes, sometimes he gets in trouble when his passes go high, they usually are tipped and intercepted. Definitely have seen improvement last season.
 
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