Mr B wrote:Micah Prescott wrote:I'm going in on Dak haters all week he just had the greatest playoff game in Cowboys history. But you know who else deserves props that's hated on even more than Dak?
Mike McCarthy.
This team was PREPARED and they went in with an absolutely flawless game plan. The defense had Brady completely flustered, they couldn't run the ball either, and on offense they came in with a fresh set plays that caught TB off guard. McCarthy deserves a nod for this one and if they remain this focused for the 49ers I think we have a chance.
Dak deserves props. This was probably the best game he’s ever played,
definitely the best playoff game he’s ever played. He needs to do it again next week though. This game does not absolve him of his past transgressions. His legacy is still on the line. I will say though that he’s given himself a chance to separate himself from Romo and put himself in the upper echelon of Cowboys QB’s. Lose next week though and the haters will back in full force.
As for McCarthy, he also did well in having the team ready to play (as did Kellen Moore). The one knock on MM in this game though is he kept allowing Maher to kick extra points. After the 2nd miss he should have just gone for 2. Dak Prescott agrees with me based on his reaction on the sideline.
It's the best playoff game that any Dallas QB has ever played. I scoured them all. The closet thing is Aikman in 92 Super Bowl vs the BIlls.
Aikman - 22/30, 273 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs, 140.7 rating, 3 rushing attempts for 28 yards, 0 TD
Prescott - 25/33, 305 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs, 143.4 rating, 7 rushing attempts for 24 yards, 1 TD
We just witnessed the best performance a Dallas QB has ever had in the post season.
Not only that, but against a formidable defense too. Top-10 in both yards and points allowed. Everyone is talking about how bad Tampa Bay is, but that defense is legit. And Dak performed on them.
I'll cut you a little slack though, you are more reasonable than BJJ. Where is BJJ? Did Dak force him into retirement like Brady?
I bet he was absolutely furious last night.