Recent news on Cowboys' Dak Prescott could have big implications for 2022
The face of the Dallas Cowboys and one of the unquestioned stars of the NFL is quarterback Dak Prescott. On the field, he's the franchise all-time leader in completion percentage and passer rating, among qualified players. Off the field, he's a vocal leader in mental health as the creator of the Faith Fight and Finish […]
The face of the Dallas Cowboys and one of the unquestioned stars of the NFL is quarterback Dak Prescott. On the field, he's the franchise all-time leader in completion percentage and passer rating, among qualified players. Off the field, he's a vocal leader in mental health as the creator of the Faith Fight and Finish foundation.
2021 was a return, of sorts, to form for Prescott. He missed the majority of the 2020 season with a gruesome broken leg. Despite a full injury recovery, there was still some concerns as to how he would play. Mentally and physically.
Statistically, Dak had a career year finishing 11-5 as a starter with 4,449 yards 37 touchdowns (franchise record) and 10 interceptions, completing 68.8% of his passes.
However, while he started the season hot, it was noticeable after the end of the game versus New England that he was playing different. Even after sitting the following game against the Minnesota Vikings with a calf strain, he visibly didn't trust using his legs. An attribute that has made him a special player.
Now this off-season, he's putting the majority of his focus on health. It seems to be working.
Dak, himself, is expressing how he feels during practices. Believing he's back to who the Dallas Cowboys QB we've come to expect him to be.
Others are taking notice of him as well. Seeing his improved mobility early in the OTA's.
Bobby Belt, field producer for NFL Network and Cowboys insider for 105.3 The Fan, expressed his impressions of seeing the Cowboys QB move in practice.
"Dak looks… he's moving like, ya know, 2020 training camp Dak… pre-broken leg against the Giants. I think that's the biggest takeaway, for me, is that his movements, the way he's running around the pocket when he's rolling out in practice. It looks cleaner and smoother than it has in two years."
Dak was on an all-time record setting trajectory in 2020 before his injury. Despite not seeming fully healthy in 2021, he was still able to put up good numbers and win the division.
If these practices and reports are any indication, we could see a Mark Morrison-esque Return of the Dak. As long as he is healthy, the Dallas Cowboys are a threat in the NFC. This will be something to monitor moving forward, and also to be excited about.
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