You build the case against Dak

[wrongway]

My argument against Dak's preseason?

Easy.

It was the preseason. Which literally means almost nothing.

If it wasn't three very good performances in a row I would be inclined to agree with that. In vs the ones each time. I think there is some there there.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

He needs more time. This season is going to be a wash if we play Dak

 

[Sydla]

Seattle was playing to win he faced NFL level play in that game how did he do?

Seattle didn't game plan for the game and while they blitzed they weren't overly complex in what they were doing.

 

[Sarge]

Against him? But why?

Exactly. Why would would want to???

 

[Sarge]

Now that Dak's preseason work is presumably over, since the starters don't play in the final preseason game as a rule, we have to look at what he has accomplished so far at the NFL level.

Given that Dak has assembled a top 5 QB rating in the preseason, has a top 10 completion percentage, and has outperformed Cam Newton thus far, here is my hypothesis.

Dak Prescott is a natural quarterback prodigy. Yes, he works hard. Yes, he is dedicated in the film room. Yes, he is cool under fire. But he has the ability to "feel" defensive gaps in coverage, he understands the Cowboys system during each play. He senses when a receiver will break out of his route, it is not an exercise in piecing things together, part by part. It is all flowing together, he's processing defenses, NFL defenses at a higher level than any rookie before him.

Dak Prescott is a quarterback prodigy, a savant.

Now, using examples from his preseason work alone, prove me wrong. Being untested is not a stand alone defense. What he has done so far is all that can be used against him.

In forming a true opinion on Dak, why would one limit his/her opinion to a few pre season games?

 

[Diehardblues]

Now that Dak's preseason work is presumably over, since the starters don't play in the final preseason game as a rule, we have to look at what he has accomplished so far at the NFL level.

Given that Dak has assembled a top 5 QB rating in the preseason, has a top 10 completion percentage, and has outperformed Cam Newton thus far, here is my hypothesis.

Dak Prescott is a natural quarterback prodigy. Yes, he works hard. Yes, he is dedicated in the film room. Yes, he is cool under fire. But he has the ability to "feel" defensive gaps in coverage, he understands the Cowboys system during each play. He senses when a receiver will break out of his route, it is not an exercise in piecing things together, part by part. It is all flowing together, he's processing defenses, NFL defenses at a higher level than any rookie before him.

Dak Prescott is a quarterback prodigy, a savant.

Now, using examples from his preseason work alone, prove me wrong. Being untested is not a stand alone defense. What he has done so far is all that can be used against him.

While his preseason stats and performance provide us the confidence going into the season the regular season reality will provide the answers to your questions.

I've been a huge supporter of Dak after his initial debut in LA calling it the best debut by a QB in Cowboy history and he hasn't let us down since.

There has been a couple of plays like in last game which raise concerns though. The interception which was called back. The under throw TD caught by Witten and a couple other throws which could have been picked off.

And that's the thing, situations in games will often dictate different defenses he will face. We haven't seen him having to play from behind in 2nd half or 4 qtr in pressure situation and blitzing defenses.

Dak really hasn't faced the pressure of real games yet. But sure, his performance thus far provide us some confidence. We're all looking forward to see how that translates but I caution there will be some bumps in the road.

I enjoy using history as a reference . The NFL has had 4 Rookie QB's start for teams who made it to a championship game. 3 of those teams were carried by top defenses . None made it to the Super Bowl. I had a thread last week discussing Rookie QB history making the playoffs, it was more than I realized when I begun researching it but nevertheless a small list from Super Bowl era.

So, the odds are definitely stacked against Dak leading us to the playoffs without a top defense . The good news is he has potentially one of the most talented offenses surrounding him if they can remain healthy.

Most likely Romo is going to return sooner that later. Who knows how long he'll hold up. But I honestly believe Dak is going to struggle more than we can anticipate after what we've seen so far. That's just a hunch based on NFL history.

 

[DandyDon52]

Now that Dak's preseason work is presumably over, since the starters don't play in the final preseason game as a rule, we have to look at what he has accomplished so far at the NFL level.

Given that Dak has assembled a top 5 QB rating in the preseason, has a top 10 completion percentage, and has outperformed Cam Newton thus far, here is my hypothesis.

Dak Prescott is a natural quarterback prodigy. Yes, he works hard. Yes, he is dedicated in the film room. Yes, he is cool under fire. But he has the ability to "feel" defensive gaps in coverage, he understands the Cowboys system during each play. He senses when a receiver will break out of his route, it is not an exercise in piecing things together, part by part. It is all flowing together, he's processing defenses, NFL defenses at a higher level than any rookie before him.

Dak Prescott is a quarterback prodigy, a savant.

Now, using examples from his preseason work alone, prove me wrong. Being untested is not a stand alone defense. What he has done so far is all that can be used against him.

Well I dont know about a prodigy, but I said a week ago he could start, and had something special.
I think he is serious, and has been working towards being a nfl qb.
He wanted to be as ready as possible when he got here, and it shows.

He has looked better than all the other rookie qb's so that shows he is ahead of them.

It is going to be exciting if he starts against giants, I just hope he doesnt have int's or fumbles and has a good game.
It will be his first whole game and 1st real game.
and it is at home, which could make him more nervous.

He does seem to have that x factor, eager to see the first game and see how he does.
Hopefully the others step up to help him out.

I will predict we beat giants with dak, and he may make mistakes, but will do
enough good things to win game.

 

[nathanlt]

In forming a true opinion on Dak, why would one limit his/her opinion to a few pre season games?

Because that is all the performance data that we have. Purely on performance, where are the weaknesses?

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

He needs more time. This season is going to be a wash if we play Dak

On the field will be his time for more.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

On the field will be his time for more.

Yes, at the expense of what? Another 2015? Ugh

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Yes, at the expense of what? Another 2015? Ugh

All I know is 2016. 2015 Dak wasn't on the team.

 

[SultanOfSix]

It's preseason. He's a rookie and so he lacks experience. The "lights" haven't come on and he has yet to witness the full speed of the game. It's just a matter of probability that QBs thrown into the fire are being set up for failure. If QB was easy to play, then there wouldn't be a small number of good ones, and they wouldn't be the highest paid member on the team.

 

[KB1122]

I want to see him throw the ball downfield better than he did against Seattle. But why be negative? He has a lot to offer. At minimum, he looks like he will be a great backup. Then we'll see how much more he has. It's kind of exciting. And it's nice having energy around the team.

 

[Sydla]

13-15
3 TDs
87% Completion %
149 QB Rating

Name that QB from a previous preseason.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

13-15
3 TDs
87% Completion %
149 QB Rating

Name that QB from a previous preseason.

Bradford. Think this was posted before. Dak is 39-50. And had what, at least 4 drops by te's/wr's.

 

[strollinruss]

Can we limit the Dak threads to say five a day?

No, because he's the second coming.

 

[theebs]

the ticket this morning is making it sound like Romo is on his death bed, they also keep saying he only made it through 3 snaps in the preseason and that he will lose his job to Prescott.

The locals and nationally they just cant help themselves. Now the ticket is also speculating that if Prescott plays well and then Romo goes back in the Black community will be up in arms because the black qb was benched for the white one.

So stupid. Always need a controversy.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

All I know is 2016. 2015 Dak wasn't on the team.

I hope dude. I really hope

 

[Broges74]

He's going to have bad games. Maybe even really bad. Guess what? So does Romo and every other QB in this league. I hope you guys don't jump off the bandwagon if that 1st game of rocky. He's a rook and needed more time but wont have that luxury.

Still, I've seen enough to believe the guy will start in this league.

 

[DenCWBY]

you've learned all this from a few snaps in the preseason?

My argument against Dak's preseason?

Easy.

It was the preseason. Which literally means almost nothing.

Exactly, Dak has not faced any defensive coordinators with the goal to rattle him yet. He's faced vanilla defenses for the most part and the preseason is all about individual evaluation, not stunts and schemes to go after the QB's specific weaknesses. When very smart coaches and coordinators get more film on him, they will humble him in a lot of ways and the honeymoon will soon to be over. It happens to every good NFL QB. That said, I do think Dak has the physical/mental capabilities to make it as a starter in the league.
He has Romo as a coach and if he really applies himself in film study and his craft, he can eventually be successful.