What does Dak have to work on this offseason?

[Texas_Pete]

I think he has to work on his footwork. If he does this, it'll make his passes more consistent. Thoughts?

 

[visionary]

Reading defences

Throw anticipation

Setting his feet to throw

 

[the_h0wey]

I think he has to work on his footwork. If he does this, it'll make his passes more consistent. Thoughts?

His Defense

 

[big dog cowboy]

Supporting the FO in fixing the defense.

 

[newera]

Feeling pressure coming from his frontside/protecting the ball in the pocket. Too many fumbles this year. Also, just overall footwork in the pocket (not stepping back and giving rushers easier angles when you can step up into the pocket.)

These are things most young (and even old) quarterbacks have to work on and should get better with time/experience. Given his work ethic, I'm not worried about whether he'll put in the time to make corrections. Can't wait to see how much better he is next season

 

[SDCowboy]

Footwork consistency and just adding more plays to the repertoire. Other than that, just keep getting better at what he's already been great at.

 

[KLJ]

mid range throws. i don't care what the stats show, he can be very inaccurate on his mid range passes.

 

[Texas_Pete]

Reading defences

Throw anticipation

Setting his feet to throw

I'm wondering also if he needs to master the playbook. I say this because I've seen a few times whereas Dez or T-Will would be wide open and Dak misses him. Not sure if his pocket awareness needs more seasoning or what. Maybe he was under duress and didn't think he had time to find receivers that are breaking open 25 yards down field?

I believe these things can be coached up and corrected through film study and as he gains more experience.

 

[Texas_Pete]

mid range throws. i don't care what the stats show, he can be very inaccurate on his mid range passes.

I chalk that up to his sometimes inconsistent footwork. He's smart and a hard worker so I suspect he knows these things and will work on it sharpening his up his play this offseason.

 

[Texas_Pete]

Footwork consistency and just adding more plays to the repertoire. Other than that, just keep getting better at what he's already been great at.

I don't think Linehan installed the entire playbook with Dak under center. We ran plays that emphasized Dak's strengths. If I'm right we should see Dak running more diverse offensive plays beginning next year.

 

[Texas_Pete]

I wouldn't mind seeing him (judiciously) running a little more too. He's a fantastic dual threat QB:

 

[visionary]

I'm wondering also if he needs to master the playbook. I say this because I've seen a few times whereas Dez or T-Will would be wide open and Dak misses him. Not sure if his pocket awareness needs more seasoning or what. Maybe he was under duress and didn't think he had time to find receivers that are breaking open 25 yards down field?

I believe these things can be coached up and corrected through film study and as he gains more experience.

Yes that is very important

That will come with practicing with his receivers
Knowing their tendencies, his own strengths and limitations

 

[visionary]

I don't think Linehan installed the entire playbook with Dak under center. We ran plays that emphasized Dak's strengths. If I'm right we should see Dak running more diverse offensive plays beginning next year.

Don't want more running
He runs occasionally and that is enough

 

[SDCowboy]

I don't think Linehan installed the entire playbook with Dak under center. We ran plays that emphasized Dak's strengths. If I'm right we should see Dak running more diverse offensive plays beginning next year.

Agreed. I'm expecting almost, if not the entire playbook being back in play next season.

 

[Texas_Pete]

Nice read from KD Drummond:

 

[visionary]

Also needs to master the middle of the field

 

[StylisticS]

Footwork, more confidence stretching the field aka throwing the ball deep, accuracy, learning the playbook. I wish all of that can be fixed in one offseason but that's asking to much. Just continue to improve. I think he will.

 

[KLJ]

just want to say that i look forward to dak being the qb for the next 12 years. some people tend to get upset if you mention anything he can work on.

 

[haleyrules]

Also needs to master the middle of the field

He's a college kid. He will get there.

 

[haleyrules]

Don't want more running
He runs occasionally and that is enough

But finally, a nice positive option.