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Dallas Cowboys should draft this right kind of guy at quarterback

By Lauren Draper-Wood

Jan 26, 2016; Fairhope, AL, USA; South squad quarterback Dak Prescott of Mississippi State (15) points out to the defense at the line of scrimmage during Senior Bowl practice at Fairhope Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2016; Fairhope, AL, USA; South squad quarterback Dak Prescott of Mississippi State (15) points out to the defense at the line of scrimmage during Senior Bowl practice at Fairhope Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Dak Prescott (15) throws a pass during the first quarter against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the 2015 Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Dak Prescott (15) throws a pass during the first quarter against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the 2015 Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Being a good guy isn’t enough to make it as a quarterback in the NFL. So what does Dak bring from a footballing perspective?

Firstly he’s got the frame- he looks like an NFL quarterback and there’s no concerns over durability. He was sacked 32 times during 2015, it’s hard to imagine that happening with him lined up behind the Dallas Cowboys talented offensive line. The number of sacks aren’t an indication over poor pocket movement either, he’s comfortable in there and is able to shake off a sack and successfully throw on the move.

He’s a dual threat quarterback whose development between 2014 to 2015 was nothing short of sensational. Previously he would throw the ball but he now has the touch and awareness to pass the ball to his receivers.

The year on year improvements he’s made on his technical and mechanical processes are admirable. This is a young man who clearly wants to get better in every facet of the game. Imagine giving him a year or two behind Tony Romo. A chance to hone his skills, learn the playbook while inevitably getting the opportunity to start some games should Tony be hurt.

There’s no question that technically he has to continue to get better. His footwork can still be clumsy and his feel for play is a work in progress. He won’t be blessed with the time he was afforded at college level so he’ll need to speed up that internal clock.

Prescott isn’t ready to be a starter but his ceiling is potentially sky high. He has some clear areas of concern but is obviously a determined student of the game, an opportunity is all he needs.

For a team that spent a year suffering with Brandon Weeden and Matt Cassell at the helm, selecting Dak Prescott can’t even be considered a gamble. I’d seriously consider him with the second round pick but if we can get him in the third bite the bullet. He can be Dak guy for Dallas.

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