Once again, the Jones's have mismanaged the skill set of one of their players.
Just as they tried to make Marion Barber a starting RB and Byron Jones a safety, they have attempted to make Dak Prescott a prolific passing quarterback and that is not what he is or ever was.
Dak Prescott can be an exceptional game manager with a strong running attack. .He has the ability to get out of trouble and extend plays. However, he is not a strong arm, pinpoint passer. If they had just continued the same approach as in his rookie season with a few added wrinkles then he would have probably produced the same mistake free results. With the defense the Cowboys had last season they could have just told Dak that it's okay to throw the ball away and let the defense keep it close.
Any time that Dak has to throw the ball more than 28 times there is going to be a problem. I can see them throwing more if the team is a few TD's behind in the 4th quarter but they went "Air Coryell" when they absolutely didn't have to. It doesn't matter if they only average 3 yards on the ground, they would be eating the clock and staying away from turnovers. They would improve the ability "play action" to be more effective.
Yes, they can win with Dak, but what does that really mean? We know that the Ravens won with Trent Dilfer, the Giants won with Jeff Hostetler and the Bucs won with Brad Johnson. What did they all have in common? They had a smothering defense and the Cowboys can have the same for 2023 if they make the right moves.
However, that's the problem. Despite having a superior scouting department, the ultimate decision maker doesn't have the ability or talent to make the right decisions.
What is the definition of insanity? Some say it when you do the same thing over and over and over again and expect different results.
The fact that Jerry still holds the position of GM is insane.
