Why Dak Got Paid

[Cowboy_svt]

There’s always somebody else on the team that lets us down. Byron Jones, Ezekiel Elliott, Prescott, they’ve all made mistakes in the playoffs, including coaching. Just can’t blame him, Prescott. It takes a team to fail and win. Like I said, Patrick Mahomes would fail in the system. And I do truly believe that. He’s blessed to have Andy Reid.

Unfortunately, when you get paid a majority of the cap, you share a majority of the blame.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Anyone breathing air knows Dak has to have a strong OL and a strong running game. The Cowboys failed to ensure those were in place this year. We all knew the offense was going to be a struggle and guess what, it was. So once again we are going into a off season where those same two issues exist. We will all have front row seats to see exactly how much the Cowboys are all-in.

 

[big dog cowboy]

The problem is people hate Prescott. And it has nothing to do with him being a Dallas cowboy quarterback. They just don’t like him. He could win a Super Bowl and they would hate him.

It sure seems like there is a lot of truth in that post.

 

[dupree89]

I fully expected to see the picture of Jerry with the dumb grin pointing his finger, sigh

how about jerry with the used car salesman wink?
can someone post jerry winking? I dont know how.

 

[DallasEast]

Dak Prescott got paid because Jerry Jones grades him as a franchise caliber quarterback. He grades him the same as he did Troy Aikman and Tony Romo.

He thought of Prescott as such within three months of him getting behind center in a Cowboys uniform. He has twice demonstrated his personal belief and commitment by not assuming any and all risk of Prescott not leaving his team by giving him huge contracts.

This mass denial preceded Prescott. Many, media and fans alike, refuse to accept Jones does not think like they do. He values Prescott far more than they do. That is the disconnect that repeats itself day after day, month after month, year after year.

 

[sbark]

The problem is people hate Prescott. And it has nothing to do with him being a Dallas cowboy quarterback. They just don’t like him. He could win a Super Bowl and they would hate him.

"Just move on"

 

[Whirlwin]

"Just move on"

Clarification

 

[Cowboys5217]

How do you know this? How could you possibly know this?

He wants to believe his own straw man argument because he can't win on facts.

 

[ZekeTrain]

Straight from Cam Newton's 4th and 1.....

Before the season started and QB evals were being done Dak v. other players, notably this one.

We're comparing Dak to another QB with similar stats over their last 50 starts. That's over 3 years' worth of stats. Remember, this was before the season started. Here we go:

Dak Other QB
W/L 33-17 36-14 practically a wash
Pass TDs 105 105
INTs 38 39
Pass Rtg 101.3 98.9
Yds/Att 7.6 7.5
Comp % 68.4 66.8


Many of you know where this is going, though some may not. The other quarterback's stats are those of Patrick Mahomes.

A QB's legacy is built in the post-season, and I won't argue with that. I will argue that PM had better offenses every year, while we were supposed to have a better defense than KC.

Point the finger wherever you want, but the stats don't lie. Football is a 22 man game, and I'd argue that Dak was doing his job. Like him, don't like him, I don't care. Just remember that there are very few QBs that match up to him that also happen to be available.

Somehow Mahomes has always had a running game. Going into this season, it was obvious that we had problems at the RB position, and that was a killer.

Food for thought as we head into the off-season and begin building our team for next year.

Until next year......

(formatted this right before I posted. It's whack once I hit post)

Now break out the stats and compare his stats against sub 500 teams vs over 500 teams.

 

[Cowboys5217]

Anyone breathing air knows Dak has to have a strong OL and a strong running game. The Cowboys failed to ensure those were in place this year. We all knew the offense was going to be a struggle and guess what, it was. So once again we are going into a off season where those same two issues exist. We will all have front row seats to see exactly how much the Cowboys are all-in.

Anyone breathing should have long ago concluded that Dak ain't it.

 

[Cowboy_svt]

He wants to believe his own straw man argument because he can't win on facts.

some are so pro/anti player they cant fathom to see any logic to see why the other side feels that way other than just strawmanning.

If Dak does well and keeps it up in the playoffs ill be rooting for him and the previous years dont matter.
If he flames out in another horrible first round outing then yeah im gonna keep my low opinion of his play. When the defense finally balled out vs SF a few years back and he couldnt hit a barn door was the backbreacker for me in terms of hope

 

[Creeper]

I have been as pragmatic as anyone on this Dak argument. I am neither a hater or a lover, but I do not care what the stats show. Mahomes is way better than Dak and I would be embarrassed to make an argument they are equal. Forget about the Super Bowls. Just watch Mahomes and how he plays under pressure. Watch how he played when the Chiefs injuries at WR left him throwing to a bunch of unknowns. Mahomes is smarter, and cooler than Dak. He is a tractor, not a trailer. He is a winner. You cannot say that about Dak.

Dak has never proven he is worth top QB money. Never. He didn't deserve $40 million when Jerry gave him that deal. He certainly didn't deserve $60 million, which is $15 million more than Mahomes is making per year. Dak will never be worth $60 million and anyone who thinks he will be is delusional.

Dak needs a team behind him, but his contract prohibits the Cowboys from paying good players to put around him. We are going to see this in action again when Osa Odighizuwa sign with another team, maybe even Washington.

 

[garyo1954]

Hating Qak is not on my bucket list. I can't even get up a major dislike when he's staring off into the nether with that deer in the headlights look. I don't hate him because he's not that good.

His flaws are not something that shows up in stats. They are called intangibles.

For QB I want someone who is confident, cool, aware of the situation and is a leader with the ability to step up.
Every time you see Qak he's looking off into the nether with a deer in the headlights stare, like the moment is too big for him.
When you see him looking at his iPad it seems he's asking himself, "What am I supposed to be seeing?"

His demeanor breaks the rule Rod Marinelli preached to the defense. Always look confident. Hold your head up. Shoulders back. Stand tall, i.e., look like you're winning no matter the situation. When you look defeated, you're halfway to being defeated. Other players pick up on and play harder.

He's bold as hell on the podium talking about what he needs to do, but it's all talk.
He can't fix the problem because the problem is him.

 

[GINeric]

Dak is garbage

And I definitely respect your opinion.

Can you or anyone else answer these quick questions for me real quick, please?

1. If Dak is garbage... how do a garbage quarterback manage to consistently be in the top 10 of 32 starting quarterbacks?

2. How does a garbage quarterback become All Pro and MVP candidate?

3. If garbage quarterbacks can be perennial top 10 their whole career, become All Pro and MVP candidates.... please list me the names of other garbage quarterbacks who have been able to accomplish those small milestones that Dak has.

What are these other garbage quarterbacks names?

I respect those who actually can back up their claims and accusations with real life facts. Here's your opportunity.

 

[GINeric]

Stats . . . We talking about Stats . . .

Stats are used to draft players, stats are used to negotiate contracts, stats are used for incentives, stats are to create roster positioning, and most of all.... stats are used to induct players into the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Now for all those who continue to lie and act like stats don't matter.... tell me which one of those statistical categories I've listed above doesn't matter?

Apparently they matter to the Hall of Fame committee, coaching staff, scouts, GMs and owners.

 

[Aftershock]

And I definitely respect your opinion.

Can you or anyone else answer these quick questions for me real quick, please?

1. If Dak is garbage... how do a garbage quarterback manage to consistently be in the top 10 of 32 starting quarterbacks?

2. How does a garbage quarterback become All Pro and MVP candidate?

3. If garbage quarterbacks can be perennial top 10 their whole career, become All Pro and MVP candidates.... please list me the names of other garbage quarterbacks who have been able to accomplish those small milestones that Dak has.

What are these other garbage quarterbacks names?

I respect those who actually can back up their claims and accusations with real life facts. Here's your opportunity.

Dak's 2024 stats (out of 39 starting qb's that played at least 6 games this season):

• TD % - 3.8% (29th/39)
• INT % - 2.8% (11th highest/39)
• Success Rate - 45.3% (23rd)
• Air Yards/Att - 6.43 (27th)
• Passer Rating - 86.0 (27th)
• QBR - 45.8 (33rd)

In what world does this scream "consistently be in the top 10" to you?

 

[sbark]

Clarification

Was a Dak quote after his glazed eyes meltdown in G.Bay playoff game

 

[GINeric]

Dak's 2024 stats (out of 39 starting qb's that played at least 6 games this season):

• TD % - 3.8% (29th/39)
• INT % - 2.8% (11th highest/39)
• Success Rate - 45.3% (23rd)
• Air Yards/Att - 6.43 (27th)
• Passer Rating - 86.0 (27th)
• QBR - 45.8 (33rd)

In what world does this scream "consistently be in the top 10" to you?

Oh you're basing everything on the sole season he had no running game, a bad offensive line and one receiver? That's fair I guess.

But I'm talking about a body of work.

You're real good with stats. Now post his career winning percentage, his career interception to touchdown ratio, and his career ranking average since he's been in the league.

I bet you won't do that.....

 

[Coogiguy03]

DAK got paid because you all said and Jerry said a ROOKIE couldn't come in here and have success, you guys and Jerry didn't want to start over because is unheard of to have a rookie have a decent season!!!!!!!

 

[pitt33]

The problem is people hate Prescott. And it has nothing to do with him being a Dallas cowboy quarterback. They just don’t like him. He could win a Super Bowl and they would hate him.

People don’t hate the man.

Certain people don’t like him as the quarterback of their favorite team because he can’t get them over the hump.

And I’m one of those fans.

There’s enough freaking HATE in the world.

He’s just the quarterback of the now defunct America's Team.