Per Twitter Romo has a broken bone in his back.

[Digging dog]

Was hoping Dak would have a full year to develop.

 

[DerHntr]

Unbelievable. Dak needed the year to work his way in to the NFL. Maybe they will pick up a veteran now.

 

[57stratdawg]

Romo out 6-10 weeks

 

[jakldawg]

I've put together Ikea furniture while drunk that has more structural stability than any of Tony Romo's bones.

 

[57stratdawg]

Rookie QB and RB. Let's see it Garrett.

 

[Dogariffic]

It's a long season Dak. Eat your Wheaties, get some sleep, stay in the film room and go make yourself $50 million.
Lots of people are pulling for you.

 

[121Josey]

Are we allowed to celebrate? Or will that anger the PC Police?**

 

[Shmuley]

Tony Romo. The Jaguar of NFL QBs.

 

[KurtRambis4]

Or BMW**

*

 

[121Josey]

Rookie QB and RB. Let's see it Garrett.

Not quite Aikman and Smith, but comparable surroundings. I read this week that a scout gave Elliot the third highest grade he's ever given (probably limited to RB's). I hate Elliot has missed time but Alfred Morris has looked good in his stead.

 

[kired]

I almost did a "buy/sell" when Moore broke his foot that Dak would have more pass attempts than Romo this year. Guess that's starting to look more & more likely.

When you're Romo's backup the question isn't IF you'll start any games - it's how many will you start.

I think he'll do fine. He was a 5th year senior that played against SEC defenses for 3 years. You can't ask for much more preperation in a rookie.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

If the past is any indication of the future, I think it's safe to say by the end of the season Dak will have the hottest girlfriend in MSU graduate history

 

[121Josey]

I think he'll do fine. He was a 5th year senior that played against SEC defenses for 3 years. You can't ask for much more preperation in a rookie.

And you have to remember how terrible the QB play is at the bottom half of the league. Jameis Winston had a pedestrian season but still good enough to finish 13th.

Dak won't replicate the preseason numbers, but he's shown that he's got starter talent.

 

[Dr. Funke.sixpack]

This is probably the best situation he could have walked into. You would like him to have more time to adjust, but look at what is around him. The best OL in the league, one of the best Wr in the league, Jason witten, and a pretty good stable of RBs. It will be interesting.

 

[maroonwhitedawg3ddd]

Go Dak!! He's ready for this moment!

I'm in favor of DAK playing right now. Why would you want them to bring in a Veteran ?? That wouldn't be ideal for DAK. He's ready and can be as good as Any scrub veteran you'd likely bring in for the moment. Not cheering for Dallas but ironically I'm pulling for Dak. That's kind of wierd having to say that.

 

[Dawg1976]

True. A good OL, running game and good receivers will take some pressure off of him. Really amazing how everything has falling into place for Dak. Both qb's ahead of him get hurt. I still would have preferred easing into the starting role over the course of the season. But the opportunity is now and I'm certainly excited for him.

 

[JungRebel]

Dak has a situation like Roethlisberger had in 2004 if he gets the job, lots of talent around him. What veterans are unsigned that would start over him?

 

[Sutterkane]

BRETT FAVRE

 

[patdog]

Damn. That guys not going to be able to walk when he's 50.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

True. A good OL, running game and good receivers will take some pressure off of him. Really amazing how everything has falling into place for Dak. Both
qb's ahead of him get hurt. I still would have preferred easing into the starting role over the course of the season. But the opportunity is now and I'm certainly excited for him.

THIS is the biggest thing about his situation. He has a solid OL and WR group and at least one or two of the RB stable they have should pan out.

If you are going to be thrust into the starter role as a rookie you could not ask for a better situation in the teams that were shopping for a QB.

 

[msugrad2003]

Should he continue to excel and be "the guy" in Dallas, how much of an impact could this have on recruiting for us? Dak is definitely they type of guy to come back to campus on off-weeks and help Dan promote the MSU product.

 

[RocketDawg]

How much recruiting are former players allowed to do? Presumably most are "boosters" (give money to the FB program).

 

[thatsbaseball]

Hell at this point it looks like Dan was holding him back ***

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

Ha Ha

Must be bad teaching,

I heard Dak say it took a full year, before he could read a D.

 

[esplanade91]

And you have to remember how terrible the QB play is at the bottom half of the league. Jameis Winston had a pedestrian season but still good enough to finish 13th.

Dak won't replicate the preseason numbers, but he's shown that he's got starter talent.

I hope you're right, but Dak has not taken one single throw from the pocket when going under center this entire preseason. Designed pass plays have all been bootlegs or shotguns.

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

HUH?

 

[was21]

Don't believe that's good for Dak....at all

 

[121Josey]

I hope you're right, but Dak has not taken one single throw from the pocket when going under center this entire preseason. Designed pass plays have all been bootlegs or shotguns.

That might be something if it were true. But it isn't. And if it were true, I would argue that Dak hasn't yet played with the offense at full strength.

 

[Sutterkane]

LOL WHAT? That's a stretch even for your imagination.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

C'mon, Hoss. We've been over this. Being a contrarian for the mere fact of being one doesn't make you a strong leader among sheep. It just makes you argumentative & well, dumb. Pick your battles, man.

 

[00Dawg]

It took me less than 60 seconds to find the first example. I stopped at 4.

 

[Dr. Funke.sixpack]

I think you're too short for this ride.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

What in the hell are you talking about? He's taken plenty of snaps under center so far.

Go watch NFL games now and see how many times the QB is actually under center. Brady and Romo are both in shotgun the majority of the game.

 

[boatsandhoes]

He'll be fine. Not optimum, but it is a great opportunity. Other guys have done it, and I think dak is as skilled and smart as any of them.

The offense will be limited for a bit, and it'll be like drinking from a hydrant. Defenses are going to take away whatever he does best. Zeke, dez, Terrance Williams, Morris, Beasley, and that Oline will help. The defense is not going to be able to float him much I am afraid.

He'll do just as well as any other rookie starter has. I just hope expectations are managed.

 

[AFDawg]

False: http://www.dallascowboys.com/video/2016/08/20/every-dak-prescott-throw-preseason-week-2

Also: http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2016...ter-than-you-may-have-thought-in-cowboys-game

 

[WrapItDog]

Prescott Play Selection vs Rams

Formation	Pass	Run
Shotgun	9	2
Under Center	3	11

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</tbody>

 

[esplanade91]

It took me less than 60 seconds to find the first example. I stopped at 4.

I didn't say he didn't take a snap under center. I said he hasn't had a three step drop and throw from the pocket. He hasn't.

There's 3 networks right now pointing out the same observations, if you want to do a quick rundown of trending clips on ESPN, NFL Network, and Fox Sports.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

Just when I think you are no longer the worst poster on the board you say something like this AND TOTALLY REDEEM YOUSELF!

 

[121Josey]

I didn't say he didn't take a snap under center. I said he hasn't had a three step drop and throw from the pocket. He hasn't.

There's 3 networks right now pointing out the same observations, if you want to do a quick rundown of trending clips on ESPN, NFL Network, and Fox Sports.

You might want to do a quick google search of "Highlights Cowboys v Rams", "Highlights Cowboys v Dolphins", "Highlights Cowboys v Seahawks".

How did "one single throw" become a "three step drop". Next you'll say, "He hasn't had a one step drop" nor a "five step drop" nor a "seven step drop" and thrown from the pocket. And I'm sure that you're full of **** about the sports networks too.

You did say "designed pass plays". Are there any "undesigned" pass plays?**

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

How many times does Tom Brady take a snap under center and do a 5 step drop? If he's under center 90% of the time it's a run or play action pass. The second clip off the link above has Dak under center and he runs a play action pass and stays in the pocket. And so the 17 what if she passes out of the pocket? He gets out of it out of necessity. You get pressure, you maneuver out of the pocket. You're just the worst.