Dak Prescott spent part of his weekend in Las Vegas at UFC 329, but the Cowboys quarterback has hardly been taking it easy as training camp approaches.
He’s been putting in the work throughout Dallas’ offseason program, and that included his annual offensive skill player retreat in Utah. The gathering drew full attendance from his teammates - yes, even George Pickens showed up.
That matters because Prescott is coming off a season in which he played at an MVP level, only to watch the Cowboys fall short thanks to a defense that couldn’t hold up its end. With all 11 starters back on offense, Dallas has a chance to put together another big year on that side of the ball.
Prescott’s standing around the league reflects that. In a recent ranking of quarterbacks from coaches and executives, he landed at No. 6, just outside the top five.
But one AFC offensive coach zeroed in on something that could make Prescott even more dangerous: his legs.
There’s no question Prescott can beat defenses from the pocket, but he also has the athleticism to create with his feet. Injuries have pushed him toward a more arm-driven approach lately, yet the coach believes Dallas could unlock another layer if Prescott starts using that mobility more often.
"I think he can use his athleticism even more and run for first downs," the coach said. "That would give [the Cowboys] a new dimension."
Last season, Prescott ran for just 177 yards and two touchdowns. That’s a far cry from the early part of his career, when he posted three straight seasons with six rushing touchdowns.
The idea here is simple: if Prescott regains the confidence to pick his spots and take off when the situation calls for it, the Cowboys offense could become even tougher to defend. And if Christian Parker’s defense takes a step forward, Dallas could be in position to chase the NFC East and a playoff spot for the first time in three years.
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