Why did Dak become mobile again?

[Ranching]

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!

I would tell you about my ankle reconstruction surgery and the 16 weeks if rehab, but I'm not supposed to talk about myself...BTY....I agree with you

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

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

its not necessarily about the number of time he runs or plays designed for it, but having shown the willingness, making good gains, converting first downs, which forces the defense to dedicate time and defenders to account for it, which helps open up the rest of offense. he seems to be looking to pass and running is last resort, extending plays and taking it when its there.

its a good thing.

 

[CCBoy]

I would tell you about my ankle reconstruction surgery and the 16 weeks if rehab, but I'm not supposed to talk about myself...BTY....I agree with you

Uh oh, I was a soldier and learned their values for survival...Coach, you never lie and those views were forged in the real world. A lot here value make believe and living by accusing others. Everyone here speaks were formed from personal sighted points. True or just allowed. Not you my friend. You live by accountability to you specificly. hooooooah You won't get anyone killed from non-support. Period. You believe in the power to overcome. Achievement from sacrifice and support.

 

[Toro9]

Necessity

 

[CCBoy]

Necessity

Nope, dedication and sacrifice. All in sport is learned.

 

[Coogiguy03]

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!

Thanks for the support Haze, yeah since he's been doing it, it's really helped! I want him to keep it up, but I just want him to be smart

 

[Coogiguy03]

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.

looooooooooooool

 

[Coogiguy03]

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

looooooooooooooooooooooooool things that make you go hmmmmmm lol

 

[big dog cowboy]

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?

He is finally listening to all the CZ GM's who have been harping on this for years.

 

[Coogiguy03]

He is finally listening to all the CZ GM's who have been harping on this for years.

You being the CEO, I know he got the memo!!!!!

 

[CCBoy]

I would tell you about my ankle reconstruction surgery and the 16 weeks if rehab, but I'm not supposed to talk about myself...BTY....I agree with you

Thought for the day: Grand Ma's house and a turkey meal.

 

[Coogiguy03]

I would tell you about my ankle reconstruction surgery and the 16 weeks if rehab, but I'm not supposed to talk about myself...BTY....I agree with you

Yes keep that to yourself, we really don't need to know that kind of stuff, plus it's not on topic!!!! (Glad you're better fella!)

 

[Ranching]

Yes keep that to yourself, we really don't need to know that kind of stuff, plus it's not on topic!!!! (Glad you're better fella!)

That was when I was 18....close to 40 years ago!

 

[Coogiguy03]

That was when I was 18....close to 40 years ago!

Hey just trying to be "positive" around here for once, let me live!!

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

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 that it probably takes some time to trust his leg after a while with the injury he had. Plus, I think McCarthy is letting him do it more.

 

[eromeopolk]

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

Drop back, 1, 2, 3, RUN. Mike McCarthy said it was OK, and Dak has always used his legs until idiot coaches and owners said he should not.

 

[Cowboys5217]

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 situation dictated that Dak scramble more.

 

[plasticman]

I think it took longer than expected for Dak to regain confidence in his body. He seemed really tenuous last season and the start of this season.

 

[quickccc]

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.

This 2023 run game is not dominant and not among the top run game in the NFL.
It was not near as dominant as the Zeke 2016 game or OL. and cannot be at the top of it's game
with the Solari scheme, imo.

Both the center and the RG are having underachieving, lesser years by their standards, imo.

But Dak is more adept, more seasoned and developed, and advanced now as a QB,
as what he was as a rookie '16.
He no longer has the same in mobile speed, since his tragic ankle injury, but he seems
more quicker in deciding when/how to scramble away from rush pressure,
- and he's smart about how he runs upfield, when to slide, .. when to head out of bounds,
- and most importantly ..he's not trying to stiff arm tacklers anymore which led to the drag down/ankle break injury.

He's always be very productive and savvy when it comes to RPO goal line TD runs - one of the very
best ball handlers in the NFL. Great ball-faker.

 

[diamonddelts]

I think it took longer than expected for Dak to regain confidence in his body. He seemed really tenuous last season and the start of this season.

I concur. He looks much more fluid out there as of late.