Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been criticized for his performances in the team’s last two games, which have seen them lose to Seattle and Green Bay. Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck of ESPN took it upon himself to try and point out those who could be more productive on offense.
ESPN’s Matt Hasselbeck Calls Out Specific Members of Dallas Cowboys Offense Except for Dak Prescott, and Backs It Up With Video Evidence.
The Dallas Cowboys have clinched the NFC East and are on their way to the playoffs. After a solid start to the season from Dak Prescott and the Dallas offense, the team’s recent success has been attributed to the defense. Many have speculated that Prescott’s calf issue is to blame for the drop in offensive performance.
Matt Hasselbeck, an ESPN commentator and former quarterback, has his own theories on what’s wrong with the Cowboys’ offense. And on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown, he went on a tirade against the Cowboys’ receivers and running backs, but he didn’t criticize the quarterback.
Since Dak Prescott’s calf injury, the team’s offense has struggled.
Since his calf injury, Dak Prescott hasn’t been the same:
Before the injury, he was 158-216 with a 73 percent completion percentage, 1,813 yards (302/gm), 16 touchdowns, and four interceptions in six games.
After returning from injury, he went 151-239, 63 percent comp, 1,568 yards (261/gm), 8 TD, and 6 INT in six games.
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December 19, 2021 — Jeff Kolb (@JeffKolbFOX4)
Dak Prescott, the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, is well aware of the pressures he faces. In his first five seasons, he’s only become better at it.
The two-time Pro Bowler guided the Cowboys to an 8-4 record in the 12 games leading up to Sunday’s game against the New York Giants, throwing for 3,381 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
Prescott, on the other hand, hasn’t looked like himself in the second half of the season. Many people blame his poor performance on a strained right calf injury he received in mid-October, which forced him to miss a few of games.
The Cowboys have gone 3-3 since his return, including two defeats in which the offense scored 16 and nine points, respectively. In both losses, Prescott struggled.
Dallas receivers are singled out by Matt Hasselbeck.
On December 19, 2021, Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys passes the ball against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. | Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images
While it’s obvious that Dallas’ offensive hasn’t been at its best, which may be partly blamed on Prescott’s health, ESPN’s Matt Hasselbeck isn’t convinced. During ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown, he said as much.
“Right now, the story is that Dak isn’t feeling well. I’m not sure what you’re talking about. I don’t think so. Hasselbeck said, “His stats aren’t good.” “I believe the folks surrounding him aren’t assisting him.” Tony Pollard is someone he misses. He misses playing on the offensive line. However, these wide receivers must improve their game.”
Hasselbeck addressed the Cowboys’ offensive struggles with footage from a play in last week’s game against Washington, beginning with a failed blocking assignment when Prescott felt pressure in his face right away.
“Do you think it’s Dak’s fault?” No. Block, for example. What’s the state of your calf? His calf is in good health. He stutters. He goes out into the world. As Prescott tosses the ball on the run to Michael Gallup, who drops it, Hasselbeck praised it as “a great pass.” “Receive the ball. These wide receivers have the most drops in the league. “Receive the ball.”
Another video shows Amari Cooper executing a sloppy route that results in the ball landing yards away from him.
“How about simply running the correct route?” Maybe there was a misunderstanding. Here’s how to get out of it. Amari Cooper is one of the top wide receivers in the league. What exactly are you up to? “We’re talking about professional football here,” Hasselbeck stated. “And what do people want to do on talk radio and other shows?” ‘What’s the matter with Dak Prescott?’ ‘What is the matter with Dak Prescott?’ What’s wrong with Dak Prescott, in part, is that the players around him aren’t executing their jobs properly. You’re meant to be one of the top football teams in the world. I don’t think so. And we’d want to discuss a calf injury. A calf injury has nothing to do with it. Everyone has to step up, and the wide receivers and running backs, in particular, must catch the ball. That is your responsibility. “Receive the ball.”
With a dominant defense, the Cowboys might make a postseason run.
Following Hasselbeck’s comments, the Cowboys trounced the Giants and advanced to 10-4, edging closer to their first postseason appearance since 2018. Prescott put up another lackluster effort, going 28 of 37 for 217 yards and a score, and the offense had to settle for three field goals in the first half.
After the game, Prescott expressed his disappointment with the offense’s failure to score in the red zone.
“It’s absolutely frustrating,” Prescott said, “because the defense is doing a fantastic job of giving us the ball, giving us the ball in plus territory, and we’ve got to figure out a way to get it in the end zone.” ” It’s as simple as that, and I’m certain we’ll do it.”
It’s still unknown if the Dallas offense will be able to consistently put the ball in the end zone. If that doesn’t happen, it won’t be Prescott’s fault, according to Hasselbeck.
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