Dallas Cowboys: 3 ways to immediately fix the offense

The final fix

Take the training wheels of Prescott

For better or worse, we all need to know exactly what we have in quarterback Dak Prescott. If he deserves a big extension, he has to earn it with actual quarterback play. Let’s find out if he’s capable of doing so.

On Sunday, not one pass attempt went for more than 15 yards. The Dallas Cowboys have just one pass completion all year where the ball traveled over 20 yards in the air.

It’s time to let it rip.

There needs to be at least three times per game where the Cowboys take a big shot down the field. It doesn’t always have to be on a go route. A deep post, a slant-and-go (sluggo), even a deep dig off of play-action would suffice.

Teams are not respecting anything beyond twenty yards against this team and there is no reason to do so.

If Prescott is incapable of completing these passes, you know you’re in the market for another QB in next year’s draft. If he is capable, the offense opens up and we can eliminate one person from the blame game.

Either way, what do you have to lose?

Will the Dallas Cowboys employ any of these tactics? It’s really hard to have hope. Nothing about Garrett or Linehan screams innovation or openness to change. In the interest of self-preservation, they need to do something. I guess time will tell.