Why did Dak become mobile again?

[Coogiguy03]

For the last several games, we've seen Dak make plays with his legs. I think we can all agree that this adds a great dimension to our offense. With that said, we know about the injury he had years ago. Is he now feeling more comfortable in running, or did someone go to him possibly and say we need you to use your legs more? Please give your thoughts

 

[nyc-cowboy]

For the last several games, we've seen Dak make plays with his legs. I think we can all agree that this adds a great dimension to our offense. With that said, we know about the injury he had years ago. Is he now feeling more comfortable in running, or did someone go to him possibly and say we need you to use your legs more? Please give your thoughts

The line wasn't holding up as in the past - it came out of necessity imo.

In the Wash game the line was giving him all kinds of time so he picked his spots.

This line is not a top line like in Daks rookie season, so he's gotta keep using his legs and also call plays that move the pocket.

Add to that good screens play and he should be good.

 

[OmerV]

For the last several games, we've seen Dak make plays with his legs. I think we can all agree that this adds a great dimension to our offense. With that said, we know about the injury he had years ago. Is he now feeling more comfortable in running, or did someone go to him possibly and say we need you to use your legs more? Please give your thoughts

My guess is they have discussed and worked on avoiding getting in a bind with the pass rush (sacks/pressures) or forcing a pass into coverage as a result of waiting too long in the pocket for something to open up. They want as quick a decision as possible, so if something doesn't open up quickly after going through his progressions, either move out of the pocket to buy time, or run for yardage himself.

 

[MarcusRock]

Because we at CowboysZone pushed the issue and he listened. Same with CeeDee Lamb last season. We started talking about how he might not get a second contract and then BLAMO! All-Pro level production. Hope we're proud of ourselves, CowboysZoners!

 

[Redline360]

With any injury especially those of his caliber it's more mental then anything else. Granted there are those injuries that just sap players of there natural abilities and they never return to form depending on the position played.

Also with the line playing better he picks his opportunities for big chunks

The offense and Dak look completely different when he uses his legs. That's the style that works best for him

 

[CCBoy]

He was protecting progressions, probably team directed, involving positional demands for his play. He has remained without major physical problems. All is in and his inclusion on this team unity and strength...he is throwing all back into the diversity and potential to produce. I like it.

 

[doomsday9084]

Didn't Dak publicly explain this?

https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news/dak-prescott-hurt-legs-says-coach-dallas-cowboys-qb-run-more

Dak's seven rushing attempts weren't part of the game plan, but rather a result of how the game was playing out.

"I'd say it's how the game unfolded," Prescott said of his running ability against the Chargers. "It was a little bit of a conscious effort by [me], coming off of last week and realizing it's something we could use and, obviously, those guys had some great coverage. … But [our] guys did a great job of coming open and staying alive, the offensive line was keeping their bodies on someone and giving me a chance to get out in different lanes. It's just kind of how it played [out], but I think it's something that can benefit us."

 

[noshame]

I think he has faith in his ankle it's taken a while.
He is effective throwing down field outside the pocket he was super effective in 2016 . He is not a pocket passer beyond 15 yds under any pressure. As we approach these difficult teams and playoffs the more he's on the move the better.

 

[MyFairLady]

Because he and Tad read what I say about him on this message board.

 

[john van brocklin]

For the last several games, we've seen Dak make plays with his legs. I think we can all agree that this adds a great dimension to our offense. With that said, we know about the injury he had years ago. Is he now feeling more comfortable in running, or did someone go to him possibly and say we need you to use your legs more? Please give your thoughts

He was not a great Pocket Passing QB.
His mobility is one reason he was so effective earlier in his career.
Glad to see him getting back to what worked for him .
He also has really good accuracy when throwing on the run.

 

[McKDaddy]

Because we at CowboysZone pushed the issue and he listened. Same with CeeDee Lamb last season. We started talking about how he might not get a second contract and then BLAMO! All-Pro level production. Hope we're proud of ourselves, CowboysZoners!

when 95% of team fan base was saying they weren't happy with him, it might have triggered a brain wave. why he couldn't come to that conclusion on his own is beyond me.

 

[boysfanindc]

I remember him saying something going into the bye that he realized it was a part of his game he had not been utilizing, I think it was a conscious realization/effort to incorporate it back into his game.

 

[Bobhaze]

For the last several games, we've seen Dak make plays with his legs. I think we can all agree that this adds a great dimension to our offense. With that said, we know about the injury he had years ago. Is he now feeling more comfortable in running, or did someone go to him possibly and say we need you to use your legs more? Please give your thoughts

It’s a good question Coogs. I think it took him a long time to be comfortable again moving around after that awful ankle break he had in 2020. It’s a guess but I think there’s something to that.

I broke my ankle in HS playing basketball and it took me about a year to regain confidence in running and jumping. Again, this is a guess, I could be completely wrong!

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

They made a fundamental change to stop playing for third and manageable after the SF game.

 

[MyFairLady]

Someone said to him instead of standing there like Bledsoe, taking a sack and losing the game how about you run out of the pocket and make something happen.

 

[foofighters]

For the last several games, we've seen Dak make plays with his legs. I think we can all agree that this adds a great dimension to our offense. With that said, we know about the injury he had years ago. Is he now feeling more comfortable in running, or did someone go to him possibly and say we need you to use your legs more? Please give your thoughts

He went over to T-Mobile...duh... Got a better deal on a new iphone and BAM! He's mobile again!!!!

 

[sbark]

Maybe just a coincidence, but his running increased shortly after Trey Lance signing.

 

[diamonddelts]

For the last several games, we've seen Dak make plays with his legs. I think we can all agree that this adds a great dimension to our offense. With that said, we know about the injury he had years ago. Is he now feeling more comfortable in running, or did someone go to him possibly and say we need you to use your legs more? Please give your thoughts

He stopped running with flippers on.

 

[CCBoy]

Dak Prescott has an 80.7 QBR since Week 6. Nobody else is over 68. He's been comfortably the best quarterback in football for half a season now.
https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2023/11/29/23979871/dallas-cowboys-analytics-roundup-advanced-stats

This opens up Dak's running lanes and ability to add with his legs.

 

[Ranching]

Maybe just a coincidence, but his running increased shortly after Trey Lance signing.