Anyone else think we need more Dak runs?

[EST_1986]

Dak has been fine with his instincts so far, no need to force it. Playoffs, maybe a few wrinkles, but its a marathon right now.

 

[Blake]

Would love to see the team design more plays utilizing Dak's mobility. Once we're using Dak's legs, and teams have to account for his mobility, AND we're winning then that will become our identity. Once that becomes our identity, then Romo won't get the job back once he's healthy. As long as Dak stays primarily a pocket passer, then Romo gets his job back since Romo can do that also at an elite level. But the team will not change their identity just to give Romo his job back. So, I'm hoping we'll create more plays utilizing Dak's legs to the point were opposing teams have to game plan for it. And once that happens, AND we're winning doing it, then that will be our identity, then Romo will have a permanent seat on the bench.

NO, just NO. Please see above comments about the likelihood of injury and becoming like RG3. His identity should be as a pocket passer, who runs only as a last resort.

 

[jazzcat22]

I don't think they need designed plays for Dak to run. However, and maybe this is an option anyway. The designed roll outs, if the pass is not there, he can run. Or he has the option, throw the pass, or if an open field, run it.
Other than that, on goal line situations, spread offense, and if the middle opens up, run it, like last week. But the main goal, stay withing the play design itself, run as last resort. But take it if the yards are there to get by running.

 

[Doomsday101]

I like the fact Dak has the ability to run if need be and I can see occasions where he could use the naked bootleg or QB draw but for the most part I want to see him continue to develop as a passer not a running back. Running QB have a very short careers.

 

[endersdragon]

Okay can everyone seems afraid of him becoming RG3 but wasn't he called a poor man's Wilson before the season began... Why not let him be more like Wilson or Newton. Heck even Rodgers has run the ball more than him this year.

 

[Nav22]

What I read: "Why aren't we giving defenders more opportunities to tee off on our QB???"

 

[SDCowboy]

I want him rolled out more.

 

[erod]

I wasn't able to watch last week's game other than what was on Red Zone (did watch week 1 though) but I can't recall ever seeing a designed QB keeper, or even pass / run option bootlegs. We have one of the most mobile QBs in the league, why aren't we doing more to utilize this? This would help receivers, especially Dez, get open as it would force them to leave a LB to spy... And it would be especially deadly in the red zone (which is like the beginning and end of our offensive issues) where CBs would have to decide on bootlegs to come get Dak or to stay on their man. So why aren't we doing this more?

NO!

Or have you not seen the brutal punishment, concussions, and injuries that RG3, Johnny Manziel, and others have undergone with only a few carries.

 

[SDCowboy]

Dak has been fine with his instincts so far, no need to force it. Playoffs, maybe a few wrinkles, but its a marathon right now.

Playoffs? What team are you watching?

 

[CouchCoach]

Rather not put him at risk with runs. Wentz took too many hits on his runs Monday night and either of the two biggest ones could have taken him out.and all it takes is one and we're looking at Sanchez at QB. I'm sure our opponents would love to see us turn him into a RB and get their shots at him. It would be different were he the backup and we had specific rz packages for him.

 

[CouchCoach]

NO!

Or have you not seen the brutal punishment, concussions, and injuries that RG3, Johnny Manziel, and others have undergone with only a few carries.

Did you catch those hits on Wentz Monday night? He was lucky but if he keeps that up, he will not be their starting QB when we see them at mid season.

 

[endersdragon]

NO!

Or have you not seen the brutal punishment, concussions, and injuries that RG3, Johnny Manziel, and others have undergone with only a few carries.

Yes I have seen that. I have also seen that the last 4 NFC Champs have been led by mobile QBs who run more than once a game. Maybe we should take a note from their playbook.

 

[endersdragon]

Playoffs? What team are you watching?

Well according to many on here by seasons end we will have one of the best teams in the NFC as Cam and Wilson are sure to get hurt, as is Wentz. Of course the NFC Championship is already between the Cards and Giants but we should be able to earn a playoff spot without those 3 teams in the mix.

 

[erod]

Yes I have seen that. I have also seen that the last 4 NFC Champs have been led by mobile QBs who run more than once a game. Maybe we should take a note from their playbook.

You mean the guy who just put up 3 points against the Rams and 12 against Miami? Seattle is about defense and running the ball. Wilson is a bus driver most of the time. Cam Newton is 6-5, 260 pounds. Colin Kaepernick is virtually out of the league.

 

[erod]

Did you catch those hits on Wentz Monday night? He was lucky but if he keeps that up, he will not be their starting QB when we see them at mid season.

Yep, he's got to lose that itch, or it'll get scratched onto the IR list. This week against Pittsburgh will be interesting, although they're not the defensive juggernaut they used to be.

 

[endersdragon]

You mean the guy who just put up 3 points against the Rams and 12 against Miami? Seattle is about defense and running the ball. Wilson is a bus driver most of the time. Cam Newton is 6-5, 260 pounds. Colin Kaepernick is virtually out of the league.

Aaron Rodgers also runs far more than Dak, care to tell me what's wrong with him?

 

[Denim Chicken]

I read that NY was afraid of Dak taking off, but when he failed to do so they were able to pin their ears back and send more pressure.

 

[erod]

Aaron Rodgers also runs far more than Dak, care to tell me what's wrong with him?

No he doesn't. The Packers don't call read-options with Aaron Rodgers. Please.

 

[endersdragon]

No he doesn't. The Packers don't call read-options with Aaron Rodgers. Please.

Aaron Rodgers has run the ball 7 times this year, Dak Prescott 3. 24 qbs in all have more credited rushing attempts than Prescott. I am not saying he should run the ball every play, but he shouldn't be 25th in rushing attempts either, especially with our red zone woes.

 

[erod]

Aaron Rodgers has run the ball 7 times this year, Dak Prescott 3. 24 qbs in all have more credited rushing attempts than Prescott. I am not saying he should run the ball every play, but he shouldn't be 25th in rushing attempts either, especially with our red zone woes.

You think Rodgers is running because he wants to, or because he has to?

Scrambling out of the pocket and taking off because your protection broke down isn't exactly the plan.