The poor performance of Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense in recent games continues to be talked about. This has been the topic of conversation in different articles, reports, analysis programs and interviews. And one of the last to speak about it has been Troy Aikman, former quarterback for the Cowboys and current sportscaster for Fox.
This week, Aikman was interviewed on the show The Musers at 96.7 FM The Ticket. There, the three-time Super Bowl champion with Dallas left his impressions on the current state of the cowboy offense.
“I think offensive football is about momentum, confidence and pace of play.”Aikman said. “That can leave you, and has left this offense. Some of that has to do with the opponent you face, but I also know that that can come back quite soon. I have experienced that ”.
In the same vein, Troy Aikman highlighted the performance of the Dallas defense during the offensive performance slump.
“I know that everyone is concerned about Dak and what is happening with the offense, and that it is not being as explosive as at the beginning of the season”said the three-time Super Bowl champion. But I see the big picture. I like what I have seen from the defense and that they have been able to sustain the offense in some games. And that is something that, otherwise, they could not have done. I really think this offense will be able to carry on. They have to. They must have a better offense than they have shown “.
Troy Aikman tells @dfwticket that, from a bigger picture, while the offense is having problems — which he believes they’ll get it going again — but he’s really impressed with the defense. They have kept them in games.
— Mark Lane (@therealmarklane) December 14, 2021
During this analysis, Aikman said he was not concerned about the current state of Dallas’ offense. This, again, on the basis that it can get out of that pothole and still be supported by the defense.
“Looking back, this team has had occasions where the offense has been very good and the defense has struggled.“Aikman said in the aforementioned interview. “And then, there are times like Sunday where the defense played very well and the offense didn’t. I don’t feel like this team has had a full game yet. So an optimist would say that’s really good. And I still like Dak, this team, and what they can do on offense. I’m probably less worried compared to other people. “.
Troy Aikman tells @dfwticket he’s less concerned about the #Cowboys offense than most people are.
— Mark Lane (@therealmarklane) December 14, 2021
Much has been made of the weak overall level of the Cowboys offense, as well as the “downturn” in Dak Prescott’s performance. However, the quarterback’s lack of connection with his receivers has been another problem. And that, in the cowgirl offense, has been something very strange to see.
“Whether you do it or not, you communicate to make sure you are seeing the same thing”Prescott said in statements collected by ESPN’s Todd Archer. “That’s part of it, making sure the receivers and I are looking at the game the same way. Whether it doesn’t happen instinctively or we can’t talk about it, be on the same page. At that point it’s a matter of body language, whether it’s a choice of routes or a man-on-man play. This is a process that never stops “.
DAK PRESCOTT THROWS A PICK SIX!! WASHINGTON IS STILL ALIVE!!! pic.twitter.com/g1g7fdXVgX
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However, Troy Aikman believes that part of the problem is also due to Dallas’ problems with the running game. This offensive facet is usually a safety net for quarterbacks, and Aikman knows that very well.
“The rushing game obviously helps, he’s clearly a quarterback’s best friend.”Aikman said on 96.7 FM The Ticket this week. “If you’re having trouble as a quarterback and you can’t run the ball for first downs, that doesn’t help. You throw the ball and it’s incomplete, you run second down and you don’t achieve much, and then you finish at third and 8. That doesn’t help a quarterback at all, I can assure you of that. “.
Without a doubt, the Cowboys are expected to come out of their bad moment on offense and regain their best level. Some Giants decimated by casualties may be the perfect rival for the cowboy attack to unleash and recover its best version. This would serve the Cowboys very well in this final stretch, especially with the divisional title and playoff spots still up for grabs.
