Dak's NFL stock

[Dawg Jurist]

I know that our lack of a run game is not intentional, so that's not what I'm saying. But Dan was clear before the season that he wanted to see Dak keep drives going with the "unspectacular" play. So far, I've been very impressed with Dak's adjustment to this type of play and his improvement in the passing game.

Part of me thinks that Dan didn't want Dak to end up like Tebow, thus the emphasis on passing.

From what we're seeing now, a quarter of the way through the season, is Dak's draft stock rising?

 

[msstate7]

I say rising. He's proving he can throw from the pocket.

 

[thf24]

Definitely rising, although I don't think there was ever any risk of him ending up like Tebow. Dak was already a better passer at the beginning of last year than Tebow is right now. If Dak had left last year, I think at worst he would have been a career 3rd QB. By coming back, working on the things he needed to over the offseason, and getting another season of game reps against top competition, he's set himself up to be a quality 2nd QB at worst, and possibly a starter in the right offense.

 

[Sutterkane]

Dak still needs to work on his touch.

 

[esplanade91]

I think it's a little crazy to imply that we'd shape our offense around Dak's NFL stock. We're throwing the ball more because our running game sucks, for one thing, and I think Dan wants a healthy QB in games #12 and #13.

This QB class is interesting. A lot of high praise for a lot of guys who have come out throwing like duds. Think he could possibly go in the 2nd or 3rd.

 

[57stratdawg]

We need to start pushing the ball downfield more or try to free up some of our WRs for more YAC. Dak's averaging 7.3 yards per attempt, that's basically the same as the freshman QB at UF.

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

IMO his stock is rising.

But as far as opposing teams,...they are saying, we will not be beat by Dak, running,

and we are not showing a valid running threat by a running back to make them do otherwise.

 

[Bulldogg31]

This service has him as the #3 QB in the draft:

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/players.php?genpos=QB&draftyear=2016&sortorder=tsxpos&order=ASC

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

Besides Dak, who are our best players on offense? I think most people would say Bear and Ross, and you could argue that Gabe Myles is 3rd. If your top 2, and possibly 3, playmakers on offense are wr's, why not pass it a ton? It doesn't help that Shump is going to remain at RB either.

 

[colodawg]

"with the 32nd pick of the 2016 draft, the NFL Super Bowl champs, the Denver Broncos, take Dak Prescott of Mississippi State....."

 

[was21]

would love to see him taken by Denver

 

[WayboDawg]

Dak has made a fair number of sketchy throws this season, including a few I saw against Auburn. At best he would get drafted in the 3rd round right now in my opinion. Win some more big games and he may shoot up the board a good bit.

 

[Dogariffic]

I hope he is highly thought of enough to be included in Gruden's annual QB review/analysis where Gruden brings Obs in, works them out and interviews them on tendencies etc. Dak will show well in that environment.

 

[amcdan2000]

I think a 30% of what Dak can bring to a team is not just physical but his presence. No trouble, good leadership skills.

 

[dannyripms]

I'd like to think donald gray is a big playmaker for us if he gets the ball. The running game would work with Lee or dear. Heck Holloway has done good when he's able to run the ball. I do believe Dan thinks we are taking what the defense gives us. Dak said teams are playing the run more and that's why he's passing. Sooner or later that run game will come around. Hopefully this saturday because we need to limit Texas time of possessions.

 

[thatsbaseball]

I think it`s at least double that. He`s got "it" and physical skills alone won`t get you to that level. He`s definitely a big-time athlete no doubt but he`s carrying a lot of weight on his shoulders with so much poise and class. The whole squad, offense and defense alike rallies around him. I don`t remember anyone we`ve had like him.

 

[missouridawg]

I've noticed some improvement this year

Dak still needs to work on his touch.

On on his touch. He floated a nice one to Shump for a first down on the plains last weekend.

 

[121Josey]

Holding steady at best. Sure, he's reading his progressions. He's showing he can throw it hard. But he's not showing that he can throw with accuracy and finesse. And don't give me the 60%+ completion percentage argument.

He looked like a much better quarterback in the spring game. When he returns to that form, then his stock will rise.

 

[HammerOfTheDogs]

"with the 32nd pick of the 2016 draft, the NFL Super Bowl champs, the Denver Broncos, take Dak Prescott of Mississippi State....."

America's Team needs to groom Tony Romo's replacement.

 

[bear#1uncle]

Gd point

 

[Beretta.sixpack]

191 straight attps w/o INT.....6th best ever in SEC, current longest streak US

saw that.....he has looked better each game this season....

 

[amcdan2000]

Noticed on tv Dak's broken tooth when he smiled. I think he said in SI article that was his reminder. I know he has felt the pressure this year and still handles it well not only on field but off.

 

[boatsandhoes]

That last sentence is so unsettleing. I would settle for holloway at this point.