Dak Prescott's throwing selection

I've watched all the Dallas games, and at first the thought was that his weakness might be the deep ball, because of all the short attempts. However he has made plenty of nice completions deep as well (like the one to Dez yesterday).

He's physical, fast, accurate, and pretty smart for a rookie. And I hate to admit it.

Having said that, we don't know how he's going to handle adversity. I'm hoping we see that on the 11th.

the Giants certainly do..😎

He doesn't make mistakes, but mostly because he's only throwing really high % throws. Makes sense being that he's a rookie and they have a real good running game, but they will be beatable in the playoffs because they aren't explosive in the passing game.

... when you routinely have 5 minutes to go through your progressions and then throw a pass.

He is good though for sure.

I think he's that kind of a QB. Smart, makes good decisions and will elevate his game when necessary. The Cowboys hit a homerun with this kid... ugh.

He reminds me of a smart Donovan McNabb. His body style, how he runs is identical. McNabb wishes he was as smart, cool, calm and collected as Prescott though.

would kill for...

the best OLine
top 3 RB
top 5 WR
HOF TE.

In comment 13244189 dep026 said:

Quote:

would kill for... the best OLine top 3 RB top 5 WR HOF TE.

Yep.

as a 4th round pick. For a rookie with his composure
and performance is unbelievable. Where the hell was
Reese and his scouting staff?

In comment 13244212 OldPolack said:

Quote:

as a 4th round pick. For a rookie with his composure and performance is unbelievable. Where the hell was Reese and his scouting staff?

It's always a crapshoot.......where we're the other 30 teams you could ask, as well. There's a reason he dropped to the 4th round and Dallas thought enough of him to take him there. I give them credit, as much as it pains me to say it, however, we'll see what happens with him. Remember RGIII also looked like the real deal his rookie year and got Washington into the playoffs too. How'd that turn out?

BY PASS PLAY ATT COMP PCT YDS YDS/A YDS/G LONG TD TD% INT INT% SACK YDSL RATE
Pass Thrown Behind Line Of Scrimmage 48 38 79.2 434 9.0 0.0 83 2 4.2 0 0.0 0 0 118.2
Pass Thrown 1-10 Yds 179 133 74.3 1184 6.6 0.0 29 8 4.5 2 1.1 0 0 101.8
Pass Thrown 11-20 Yds 84 51 60.7 883 10.5 0.0 47 5 6.0 0 0.0 0 0 116.3
Pass Thrown 21-30 Yds 20 7 35.0 198 9.9 0.0 42 2 10.0 0 0.0 0 0 105.8
Pass Thrown 31-40 Yds 10 3 30.0 144 14.4 0.0 53 1 10.0 0 0.0 0 0 112.5
Pass Thrown 41+ Yds 1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 39.6

over 20 yds

In comment 13244230 PEEJ said:

Quote:

over 20 yds

For comparison the giants have 47 attempts over 20 yards (with one fewer game)

but here you go


Link - ( New Window )

I would disguise coverages and blitz a ton. From many different spots. Even if we get burned a few times I would still bring the heat every chance I got.

he didn't look that great week 1 when we took away his run game. 20-19 Giants, at their place.

People like to talk about how it was their 1st game. Our whole team was new, too. We are much improved. Haven't been looking forward to a Cowboys game this much since the '11 Season finale. Have a similar feeling we will smack them again.

Dallas isn't going to be explosive in the passing game. You let him dink and dunk all day and outscore them. You take the running game away as much as possible and you give deep help. This team isn't winning the SB unless they get very lucky. I just don't see them winning the playoff games without being able to pass deep.

are quick to their open zones and Zak gets great passing lanes from that OL, then has JW and Dez to look for as a fall back(if they arent the target).
Like any QB, you have to get into his head early. Zaks OL, and his feet have helped keep him upright, but put him on the ground a few times and he plays a little scared on passes(aka what we see from Eli due to, well, you know).
If spags can get 11 to play like 12 or 13, or not leave the middle open on a 3rd and long blitz package while using 2nd strings DL more to relieve starters effectively, Giants will win that game.

He made a couple back breaking runs that either changed field position or helped put them in position to ice the game.

But it has to be taken into account that Beasley's YAC greatly helps Dak's stats

In comment 13244189 dep026 said:

Quote:

would kill for... the best OLine top 3 RB top 5 WR HOF TE.

what you said....

Prescott played an absolutely average game, including a bonehead decision to slide before the marker that was tantamount to a runner deciding to step out of bounds before the first down to avoid being hit.

If not for an absolute choke job by Vikings special teams, that would have been a 10-point effort at max, and likely a loss.

He's an efficient, young, poised QB. I think he's going to be a good not great NFL player.

Said this after game one and have not seen evidence otherwise - he cannot get the ball across the field with zip and accuracy.

Maybe it's mechanics or a physical limitation.

He's got to prove he can get the ball to the outside or everyone's going clamp down on the middle of the field like the Vikings did.

but he should have dove head first. He's a heady player for sure.

In comment 13244527 Keith said:

Quote:

but he should have dove head first. He's a heady player for sure.

Running for the first down was obviously the right decision, dropping on his ass before he got to the marker was idiotic.

there when we play them. Shut down Zeke, stick JJ on Dez, and have Collins tee off on Witten, and Beasley.

throw a lot of long balls? How do you think the average completion percentage is about 65%? Just about all the QBs throw mainly short passes with occasional long ones. The days of the Mad Bomber are long gone.

He wouldn't look as good as he has a rookie if he were playing behind the Giants OL this year. And FWIW, neither would Elliott.

He had the fumble. Only had the pass to Dez for 56 yards. His ability to pick up big chunks of yardage running is a big asset. Has great poise. Playing behind that OL is a QB'sw dream. I wish he was on our team. He should develop into a fine QB for the next 15years.

What a steal
OldPolack : 10:10 am : link : reply
as a 4th round pick. For a rookie with his composure
and performance is unbelievable. Where the hell was
Reese and his scouting staff?

Same could be said for Brady ...
they took Randy Gregory in the 2nd round hows that working out.
Anyway Nick Foles looked like the 2nd coming Johnny U so I
can't even stand Zak's face either I still think he is
playing a bit over his head but then again the Cowboys set
the Offense up well for the next 6 years they probably
trade Romo to Cleveland for half there draft and make
there Defense top 10 J/k

Clearly they don't want him to otherwise he would. It's not like Dak doesn't have the time. Sure his accuracy will get worse but they don't need him to do it.

We should be happy he won't throw deep on our FS.