What's the story on Dak Prescott?

[boysfanindc]

I just spent a fair amount of time watching his games. Not sure what I'm missing but to me this guy is legit. Big, athletic, huge arm, very accurate. Quick release. I've seen him work through 3-4 reads and make the right throw. He looks fantastic. So there must be something I'm missing.

No I think you are right this kid has something.

 

[DoctorChicken]

I just spent a fair amount of time watching his games. Not sure what I'm missing but to me this guy is legit. Big, athletic, huge arm, very accurate. Quick release. I've seen him work through 3-4 reads and make the right throw. He looks fantastic. So there must be something I'm missing.

He's a little run-happy and I think he needs to improve his deep ball accuracy, but other than that I love him.

 

[theogt]

He's a little run-happy and I think he needs to improve his deep ball accuracy, but other than that I love him.

His accuracy on passes about 20 yards in the air was stunning. Deep balls were hit or miss. But the odd thing is, when he throws a ball 20 yards in the air it looks like a shorter pass. Has some real zip on it.

 

[thagan777]

I love the pick! What separates good QBs from poor QBs is their Mental processor. When pressure picks up, can their Brain process information quickly enough to see the field, make the decision and deliver the ball accurately. The best QBs have the vision to see things that a normal human being can't see in the time allotted. I think Dak has the gift. He doesn't have the greatest arm, isn't 6ft 5'' or have some of the physical gifts of the prototypical QB but I believe he was gifted with the brain type that many of the great QBs have.

I think the Cowboys struck gold on this one.

 

[TheFinisher]

He really reminds me of Russell Wilson. Smart, tough, athletic and a strong arm... I'll take those traits all day.

 

[KB1122]

He will be used as an excuse not to draft another one, a better one.

This is the real problem.

 

[marchetta]

Here's Drew Boylhart's (The Huddle Report) analysis [PARAPHRASED]... BTW, He's Drew's 3rd Rank QB in the Draft 1) Lynch, 2) Goff, 3) Prescott


Dak Prescott QB Mississippi St

STRENGTHS
Dak might be one of the most improved quarterbacks in this draft. He has a strong arm, and the athletic ability to extend plays once things break down. He's fearless and will stand strong in the pocket even under adverse situations. When he throws in rhythm, he displays the type of accuracy that's required from an NFL QB. He has good leadership skills, and his teammates and coaches respect him. He works better out of the shotgun, but he occasionally plays from under center. He has made a conscious effort to make more plays with his arm as a QB rather than with his legs as a runner. He has disciplined himself to remain in the pocket and throw with accuracy, and to throw the type of throws that an NFL QB has to make. He's shown a remarkable ability to lead his team and to learn how to be a NFL QB.

CONCERNS
While Dak has improved every year, he still struggles with his accuracy when he is on the run, when changing to secondary receivers, and when going deep. He'll also hold onto the ball to long instead of throwing to an outlet receiver. He'll also wait for receivers to get completely open before throwing to them. In the NFL, it's rare to have a completely open receiver, so he's going to have to learn to trust his receivers and to get more accurate to throw into tighter windows. Also, when he breaks the pocket, he rarely attempts to pass. And, when he runs, he fails to protect himself from contact. Heck, he often looks for contact to initiate.

TALENT BOARD: ROUND 2
He'll take time to develop, but it will be well worth it. Dak has improved each year, and I suspect will continue to improve because he's very coachable. He has the ability to take what he learns in practice on to the field and he also has this innate need to win no matter what it takes. Dak loves to win and hates to lose. He doesn’t have to be the star of the game, and he doesn’t have to make the big play, but he does have to win. If he feels the pressure of losing, he'll revert back to his athletic ability and become an athlete "playing" QB instead of a QB.He'll start running with the ball instead of standing in the pocket and making plays. However, the only time I watched him revert to this style of play was after he tried hard all game long to play from the pocket as a "traditional" QB and wasn't having success. He has improved as a "pocket" QB each year. And while he has a lot to learn to become a NFL QB, I know he'll be successful. Dak is a sponge and he's shown he's willing to learn and determined to get better. Any team looking for a future starting quarterback to develop, should select Dak.

 

[DeaconMoss]

Wait for it. Short one.













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He sux

 

[AmishCowboy]

Happy to have him

 

[Oh_Canada]

Great pick, he has a chance and that's all you can ask where he was chosen.

 

[zrinkill]

The Mississippi police have seen him more than anyone. Call them.

Yup. Kid can't stay out of trouble and I think he's too much of a project on the field

No clue why are coaches even sniffed his way

You guys are full of it ....... kid got jumped on spring break by 10 cowards.
And had a DUI because the breath test was not conclusive.

 

[DeaconMoss]

Everyone that plays for a large university and gets a dui with an army of lawyers gets an inconclusive

 

[DeaconMoss]

You guys are full of it ....... kid got jumped on spring break by 10 cowards.
And had a DUI because the breath test was not conclusive.

On the field is my focus. Not much there. Add that to the off field. It's a fart in a tornado

 

[zrinkill]

On the field is my focus. Not much there. Add that to the off field. It's a fart in a tornado

Your comment was a straight up lie and had nothing to do with on field ...... don't try to back out of it now

 

[Garrettop]

He'll take time to develop, but it will be well worth it. Dak has improved each year, and I suspect will continue to improve because he's very coachable. He has the ability to take what he learns in practice on to the field and he also has this innate need to win no matter what it takes. Dak loves to win and hates to lose. He doesn’t have to be the star of the game, and he doesn’t have to make the big play, but he does have to win.

This is why I believe Dak is gonna soak soak soak as an understudy. I obviously could be wrong but he was clearly the best development option as a Romo understudy after the Rnd 1 QBs came off the board.

 

[zrinkill]

Wait for it. Short one.
He sux

Wait for it ........... Your full of it.

 

[DeaconMoss]

Your comment was a straight up lie and had nothing to do with on field ...... don't try to back out of it now

Can Tim Tebow throw a spiral? No. But he's still a better prospect. He took a team in the nfl to the playoffs. Now dak? Add in the off field with the horrid on field and he ends in same place. Nada

 

[CWR]

He will be used as an excuse not to draft another one, a better one.

Yeah I got that the first time.

 

[jimmy40]

black Tebow

 

[kevm3]

So who is this magical qb that we should have drafted? Should we have given up a fortune for Wentz or Goff? Our 2nd and 3rd for Lynch?