Dak gameplanning in Playoffs

[movaughn88]

I don't want to make this a Dak vs Romo thread, let's assume status quo.

Much to my chagrin the last 2 weeks, Dak seems to have been running more, not only in designed plays but breaking out of the pocket when there isn't much available downfield. Other than today, he hasn't been sliding much either (he absolutely could have had a first down if not for a slide today). I happen to think it's one of the biggest benefits in his game - he's big and can run and doesn't seem injury prone, however it's always risky running your starter a lot during the season.

However, with Romo looking sharp today, does this free up the playoffs gameplan to feature Dak running much more heavily, since we have a (very) viable option if he goes down? You have to pull out the stops in postseason, and it seems now is a great time to feature that part of his game in the playoffs when a scrambled first down can be a game changing play.

 

[Elusive6thRing]

Other than a few nasty hits he took last week against the Lions, I believe Dak is a very smart runner. I've rarely even seen him take a hit on the move other than like I said the Lions game. Dak will pull out all the stops to win in the playoffs. It's unlikely he will get hurt but if he does we have a pretty good backup. I don't believe they will tell Dak to run more because we have Romo. He has great instincts and uses his feet at the right time most of the time.

 

[haleyrules]

Other than a few nasty hits he took last week against the Lions, I believe Dak is a very smart runner. I've rarely even seen him take a hit on the move other than like I said the Lions game. Dak will pull out all the stops to win in the playoffs. It's unlikely he will get hurt but if he does we have a pretty good backup. I don't not believe they will tell Dak to run more because we have Romo. He has great instincts and uses his feet at the right time most of the time.

Yep and he has a very sturdy build combined with youth and smarts he will not be easy to bring down. Great OL doesn't hurt either.

 

[Sarge]

I have all the confidence in Dak that I need. I trust the guy.

 

[Eric_Boyer]

come playoffs, I hope he runs a bunch. I also hope to see some trick plays, including one with Romo, Dak, and Zeke all in the backfield together

 

[ThreeandOut]

I have a feeling that if we play the Giants again, you will see Dak running more in that game.