Dak needs a cleaner pocket. Every player in the NFL has a hole in their game. For Dak, he needs to be less harassed when he sets up to throw. There are two components to the offense which would give Dak the needed extra tic to make a decision and throw the ball. A competent running game, and a competent passing game.
Both of these areas are predicated on the offensive line creating running lanes, and protecting in the passing game. One might make the argument the point of launch for the pass plays a crucial aspect. Moving the pocket would aid in Dak's ability to throw unfettered.
Dallas chose a TE who now looks like he may be a red shirt over an offensive lineman. How many years in a row has the left guard been an after thought for this team?
This team will rely on Tyron Smith and Zach Martin. With Smith I believe you can already check the injury box. I still believe in Zach, but in the Tampa game last year he clearly missed a block which prevented a touchdown. When will his Hall-of-Fame skill set slip? Steele will be trying to make a comeback after a knee injury. So someone will be playing out of position.
The big lie is defenses win championships. They do when they have an offense to show up. If Dak is relied on to create with a porous offensive line that cannot open running lanes or protect because that squad was ignored this season, it will be more of the same.
Does this mean it is Dak's fault? If you are wanting a Mahomes create on the fly result, then I suppose you could blame Dak. I'm not suggesting he is faultless. But what I am saying is every player has warts and coaches coach around those weaknesses. Dak can throw for a lot of yards, but he needs a cleaner pocket. Does that make him a spare? No. It makes the brain trust responsible for creating a way to keep Dak out of trouble areas.
Until this team gives him the talent around him to play without constant disturbance, will anyone every really understand what Dak can do and cannot do.
