Dallas Cowboys: 5 whose stock is drastically dropping

Following the Dallas Cowboys loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week One, here are five whose stock we believe is drastically dropping in Big D on Monday.

The Dallas Cowboys suffered a 16-8 loss at the hands of the Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon. And although their defense played well, the two other phases of the team struggled.

Following the regular season opening loss, several of the Cowboys players and coaches are under fire on Monday. And it’s well deserved after their lackluster performance. Here are five whose stock we believe is falling the most following the Panther loss.

Dak Prescott, Quarterback

In his third season in the NFL, Prescott appears to be regressing from the player who won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award in 2016 and led the Cowboys to a 13-3 record. Always considered a game manager more than a player who can carry an offense, Prescott was wildly inaccurate at times against the Panthers. Granted, he was under immense pressure the entire game. But Prescott is known for his poise. Yet, he seems to be playing scared.

Scott Linehan, Offensive Coordinator

Recognition and making proper adjustments appear to be Linehan’s biggest weakness. When the Cowboys’ initial gameplan goes down the drain, as it usually does, it appears the team’s offensive coordinator is the last one to known. Linehan doesn’t appear to be creative enough to scheme his receivers open or figure out ways to spread out the defense when they stack the box to stop Ezekiel Elliott. His lack of vision and stubborn playcalling will likely cost him his job in Big D soon.

Jason Garrett, Head Coach

Speaking of losing one’s job, Garrett should be on the hot seat following his team’s poor performance in Week One. The team simply did not look prepared to face the Panthers on the offensive side of the ball. And the ninth-year head coach still struggles with game management, opting to go for it on fourth down instead of allowing his defense to improve the team’s field position at the end of the game. Even owner Jerry Jones has to admit his coach is in large part to blame for that embarrassing defeat.

Brett Maher, Kicker

As a 28-year old rookie making your first NFL kick in the regular season, most would grant you some grace for missing your initial field goal. But not after you replace a legend in Dan Bailey. Maher undoubtedly is feeling the pressure in Dallas. And that fact does not bode well for his future as a consistent kicker for the Cowboys this season. The catcalls from fans to sign Bailey back are slightly premature but certainly legitimate.

The Entire Offensive Line

We’ve touted this offensive line as one of the best in the NFL. But they did not look like it against the Panthers on Sunday afternoon. All-Pro Tyron Smith and La’el Collins both committed multiple penalties. Second-rounder Connor Williams looked like a turnstile at times. And even Zack Martin seemed to have his issues. All the excuses will point to Joe Looney playing in place of Travis Frederick at center. But the truth is most NFL teams don’t possess two Pro Bowlers along their O-line. This group should have got the job done. They didn’t.