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When Dak Prescott began his career with the Cowboys, he was a quarterback known for his mobility. He possessed the ability to throw and run with the ball, embodying a new wave of offensive leaders who not only pass but can also use their legs to gain crucial yards for their team.
However, as time has passed, Prescott has grown older and, consequently, more prone to injuries-ailments that have kept him sidelined for multiple games over the past five seasons. This skill which once defined the Cowboys’ quarterback, but has not surfaced in recent years, is missed by both fans and the coaching staff.
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The risks of seeing Dak Prescott run
Last season, in Week 9, Prescott suffered a hamstring injury that caused him to miss the remainder of the year. Now, with the 2025 season approaching and expectations for the team not especially high, there is also the lingering fear that if Prescott runs, he could get hurt again.
Nevertheless, Dak has shown during training camp that his legs still have plenty to offer. He wants to help the team gain substantial yards to keep the offense moving forward. The coaching staff, particularly head coach Brian Schottenheimer, seems to share that vision and hopes Prescott can unleash that potential.
Yeah, Dak’s got to be able to run… Quarterbacks run in this league, that’s what they do. Are we going to come out first play of the season against Philadelphia and run power read with the quarterback? No, probably not. But at the end of the day, yeah, he’s got to move. He’s got to make plays. He’s got to extend plays.
Can we run him? Sure. We’ll run him, he’s a good athlete. He has to be smart getting down, if he’s in danger, slide, get down. That’s what all the great ones do,” Schottenheimer said.
Cowboys Nation’s concerns about this strategy are legitimate. Recent history shows that when Prescott has run in the past few years, he has often ended up injured-unlike during his early seasons as a starter. This explains the caution surrounding the idea.
At camp, numerous read-option plays have been executed, with Prescott performing impressively. This could signal a larger role for such actions during the season. All signs point to the Cowboys’ starting quarterback being fully healthy, capable of producing important gains with his legs.
The challenge will be to avoid overusing designed runs, instead deploying them when necessary to keep defenses guessing. The key is forcing opponents to remain uncertain about whether Prescott will run or pass, making plays more effective.
Unlike his time under McCarthy, it appears that with Schottenheimer, Prescott will be using his legs far more for the benefit of the offense.
What’s next for the Cowboys
Preseason continues into Week 2 this weekend, bringing a challenging matchup for Dallas. Although starters won’t take the field, the opponent presents solid talent. On Saturday at 5:00 p.m., they will face the Baltimore Ravens. The third and final preseason game will be Friday, August 22, when they host the Atlanta Falcons.
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