NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

Romo takes more risks with this throws. The early comparisons to Favre weren't unwarranted in that respect. However, his first full year as QB was also the year he threw the most Ints and if you look at the seasons where he played all or all but one game he's been 10 and under 4 times (out of 6 qualifying seasons, which is the problem). The early high number (13 in 10 games in 2006, 19 in 16 for 2007, 14 in 13 for 2008) gave an impression that he throws a lot of picks. Some of the context of those picks also added to the bad reputation of a choker. The only outlier in a full season since then was 2012 where he matched that 2007 total of 19, but that year he also threw 100 more passes (and almost 5k yards) than in any previous year so his Int% still ended up being less than the early years. That was also a bad overall team and Tony is pretty much the only reason they even sniffed 8-8.

Dak's been pretty lucky a couple of times but when it comes down to it he's making safer throws than Tony would. If you agree that Philly and Steelers have been his two toughest contests, then those are games when you see where Dak needs work.

I'm all for sticking with Dak but I think at some point Romo is going to need to step in. When that will be is anyone's guess but it will happen.

moontayle said:

I'm all for sticking with Dak but I think at some point Romo is going to need to step in. When that will be is anyone's guess but it will happen.

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We all can't wait for this to happen so the Cowboys go back to not being relevant.

Im sorry but you guys are just wrong. Romo isnt playing again this year unless Dak gets hurt.

Changing of the guard is a hard thing in the NFL. I watched Montana get hurt, and Steve Young come in. I cried when Joe went to KC. Was even more upset when they beat the Young led 49ers that year.

Thing is, Young won a Super Bowl that same year, and turned out to be a HOFer. Fortunes do change, and Prescott isnt immune to that. But The Cowboys fortunes changed for the better since he has played, and some of you guys have to just accept it.

Dak SHOULDNT be carrying that fucking team like Romo has previously. They made better moves the last few years and have better talent. Dak doesnt HAVE to throw the ball 40 times a game, he doesnt HAVE to throw for 400 yards and 3 scores and light shit up like Romo has.

All he has to do is not make mistakes and guide the offense through sustained drives and score touchdowns. Thats what he is doing. Yea he doesnt take as many risks as Romo, and thats not only a good thing, its a by product of where this team is talent wise. Best Oline, arguably best RB, star WR, HOF TE. He shouldnt have to play hero ball like Tony has so often.

The only reason why some Cowboys fans are even sticking up for Romo is the feels, because the results on the field speak for themselves. If they benched Dak and started Romo and they lost 2 straight, those same fans would be SCREAMING for Prescott, and touting him as the alpha going forward.

Romo era in Dallas is fucking over. It happens fast and unforgiving, just like the hit Avril put on him.

That's the situation I more closely associate with what's going on here (Montana/Young). Obviously different in the context of Montana being a shoe-in hall of famer, but he was the franchise QB with a history of winning and had pledged his career to the team.

7 games left in the year. Anything can happen. There was no reason to believe Dak was going to play this way, so there's also no reason to think Tony won't get a chance at some point. Keep things as they are, but the coaches need to not be afraid to turn to Romo if it comes down to it. The talk about what to do after the season should be held to that time. For now, enjoy the ride of what is arguably the best team in the NFL.

You can argue that both ways. Prescott isnt really winning games on his arm, but hes winning which trumps everything. Romo in his last full season had incredible stats that year (14') but seems to make riskier throws and hasnt played all year.

Dak is basically being handled how Russell Wilson was, albeit without the best defense in the NFL backing him up like Wilson had. I'd go with the hot hand personally, and bringing in Romo and losing games could crush a teams confidence...but I could understand if the Cowboys did because Romo has more upside as a QB when he's not making derpy interceptions which could mean more in the playoffs.

We dont know Daks upside. We know his floor is pretty respectable though, as he isnt going to have multiple turnovers or stink up the place.

At the very least he is better than replacement level. At his best with more starts he could be a Pro Bowler, and actually afford the Cowboys more in a playoff environment than Romo.

Romo doesnt scare any defensive coordinator or fanbase in a playoff situation. Dak might. You just dont know what he is truly capable of yet.

Adam Schefter

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Jared Goff will make his first NFL start Sunday at home vs Miami Dolphins, per @mortreport. Goff tries to give Rams postseason push.

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I think Dak sucks. He makes some awful throws and will get exposed by top tier defenses.

That last play by the Steelers was fucking pathetic. Jones lined up on the inside of the TE and then tries to play contain on the outside with a blitzing CB. That's a special kind of stupid.

Jones is fuckin awful UGA garbage, worst 1st round pick we have had since Jamaine Stephens. I put that loss on not only the D but Tomlin too. Tomlins dumb go-for-2 shit every time put them in a place where they were trying to defend a fg instead of a touchdown to lose...but hey I bet he sounded cool and hip as a players coach making those retarded decisions.

Goff to start, Daez should be happy

espn.com Power Rankings are laughable. Eagles at #8, second highest of NFC East teams...despite being 0-3 in the division (having lost to all 3 other teams) and last in the division overall. Giants 2nd in the division and are only ranked 16th in the power rankings.

As a life long cowboys fan I am pumped we are (hopefully) transitioning from romo.

Can't stand the dude and haven't for years. He's great when things are humming but at any side of adversity it's pick city and he crumbles like the sweet little snowflake he is.

Yeah the deck is stacked for dak, but we all know what will happen if Jerry sticks romo back in; the team will splinter and romo will ultimately get hurt or throw enough picks to ruin our chance at another ring.

How about another full year for Randall Gregory, that dumb fuck couldn't even wait until his second contract to get real money before pissing away his career

Itlan said:

I think Dak sucks. He makes some awful throws and will get exposed by top tier defenses.

That last play by the Steelers was fucking pathetic. Jones lined up on the inside of the TE and then tries to play contain on the outside with a blitzing CB. That's a special kind of stupid.

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He's already been exposed by at least one top tier defense. Philly took it to him. Bad coaching let him off the hook. This last game was his first over 300 yards. Genjiro said it best, the team is built so the need for QB heroics isn't as pronounced. He's had to win some games late, yes. Every QB does at some point and it's fucking great that he's managed it.

The next two games will be telling, for both sides of the ball. Secondary is very banged up right now and that's been their strength. Baltimore defense is no joke. FO has them at 5th overall and 1st against the run and doesn't appear to be fluky like GB's former hold to that title. Zeke may not get any room to run. Washington is on a really good run right now, and I'm sure they want to take it to Dallas on Thanksgiving.

It's crunch time. Getting into the most exciting time of the year for teams looking to make the playoffs.

Rikkon said:

As a life long cowboys fan I am pumped we are (hopefully) transitioning from romo.

Can't stand the dude and haven't for years. He's great when things are humming but at any side of adversity it's pick city and he crumbles like the sweet little snowflake he is.

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I bet you're one of those assholes who thought he wasn't a leader because he wore his hat backwards.

Genjiro said:

Adam Schefter

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Jared Goff will make his first NFL start Sunday at home vs Miami Dolphins, per @mortreport. Goff tries to give Rams postseason push.

12:45 PM - 15 Nov 2016

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Nice, his first start he gets go up against Wake and Suh. This could be interesting.

moontayle said:

I bet you're one of those assholes who thought he wasn't a leader because he wore his hat backwards.

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Nah I couldn't care less about how he dresses.

I've just always thought he was a bitch who gets hurt or throws picks and would rather be golfing.

I've got a lot of friends who are cowboys fans and I am certainly in the minority in that belief.

I never understood that perception that he'd rather be doing something else. For all the shit that's ever been leaked out of the locker room over the years, not a single one has ever been about how Tony is just phoning it in because he wants to go golfing after the game or something.

Feel free to not like the way he plays the game but the last thing I'd ever do is question his commitment to the position or to the team.

Sterling said:

Nice, his first start he gets go up against Wake and Suh. This could be interesting.

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Yeah seriously. Happy he's getting his shot, not so sure this was the right moment. (that was probably the 1st game of the season anyways though so what the hell right?)

Jeff Fisher is like, alright 4-5 and the rest of our schedule is pretty tough, if I start Goff now and he struggles and we miss the playoffs I'll get another year of this bullshit for sure!!!