The Dallas Cowboys have one of the easiest schedules to finish the NFL season.However, their offense has struggled to move the chains over the past couple of weeks, and people are starting to question whether Dak Prescott has what it takes to lead them in the playoffs.People are talking about Prescott's slump and how he won't be able to get the job done when it matters the most. Nonetheless, former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson still has hope in the team.Jimmy Johnson Says Dallas Needs To Establish The Running GameThe former coach said that the Cowboys can still turn things around if they establish the running game:“His No. 1 strength is he is a great leader for that football team,” Johnson said on The Herd, as quoted by ClutchPoints.“He can win you a championship if you got really good players around him. They’ve had some injuries with the running game," Johnson added. "They’re not running the football as well they did before Dak got injured. When they’re running the football, those play-action passes, Dak is really good. … But when he’s got to drop back and start reading the whole field and make decisions about where he’s throwing the football, and the defense isn’t slowing down for the run … he’s not near as good. He can win you a championship, but you better get the running game back.”Ezekiel Elliott Says The Whole Team Needs To Be BetterCowboys star RB Ezekiel Elliott has a similar mindset, as he knows that it takes more than just one person to get the offense going."There's 11 of us out there," Elliott told the media, per the Cowboys' official website."So I wouldn't say you could put anything on one player because it takes 11 guys to make a play. And I think we all need to play better -- the whole offense collectively."Even if Prescott hasn't been at his best, his offensive line and running backs need to do a better job of helping the team find balance.Prescott Admits He's StrugglingPrescott knows that he's not living up to the standard of his big contract and his team's needs. Then again, he doesn't think he's in a slump:"I do realize I'm not playing my best ball, I haven't been playing it," Prescott told the press. "I've made some poor decisions, I guess you could say. But that's kind of part of it. I wouldn't say it's 'slump' material. But definitely not up to my standard and expectations. And when you play at a high level, that's what you create."Dak Finds Motivation In The DoubtersPrescott said that he's unfazed by criticism and claimed that it'll only motivate him even more:“I’ve been doubted my whole life,” the quarterback added. “Been said I couldn’t do this, I can’t do that. So in a sense, I’m actually glad it’s kind of come back. I’m glad that that’s the way the people feel and there’s a lot of that being said right now.”The Cowboys are in a prime position to win the NFC East, so Dak will have some extra time to get back on track in time for the playoffs.
The Dallas Cowboys have one of the easiest schedules to finish the NFL season.However, their offense has struggled to move the chains over the past couple of weeks, and people are starting to question whether Dak Prescott has what it takes to lead them in the playoffs.People are talking about Prescott's slump and how he won't be able to get the job done when it matters the most. Nonetheless, former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson still has hope in the team.Jimmy Johnson Says Dallas Needs To Establish The Running GameThe former coach said that the Cowboys can still turn things around if they establish the running game:“His No. 1 strength is he is a great leader for that football team,” Johnson said on The Herd, as quoted by ClutchPoints.“He can win you a championship if you got really good players around him. They’ve had some injuries with the running game," Johnson added. "They’re not running the football as well they did before Dak got injured. When they’re running the football, those play-action passes, Dak is really good. … But when he’s got to drop back and start reading the whole field and make decisions about where he’s throwing the football, and the defense isn’t slowing down for the run … he’s not near as good. He can win you a championship, but you better get the running game back.”Ezekiel Elliott Says The Whole Team Needs To Be BetterCowboys star RB Ezekiel Elliott has a similar mindset, as he knows that it takes more than just one person to get the offense going."There's 11 of us out there," Elliott told the media, per the Cowboys' official website."So I wouldn't say you could put anything on one player because it takes 11 guys to make a play. And I think we all need to play better -- the whole offense collectively."Even if Prescott hasn't been at his best, his offensive line and running backs need to do a better job of helping the team find balance.Prescott Admits He's StrugglingPrescott knows that he's not living up to the standard of his big contract and his team's needs. Then again, he doesn't think he's in a slump:"I do realize I'm not playing my best ball, I haven't been playing it," Prescott told the press. "I've made some poor decisions, I guess you could say. But that's kind of part of it. I wouldn't say it's 'slump' material. But definitely not up to my standard and expectations. And when you play at a high level, that's what you create."Dak Finds Motivation In The DoubtersPrescott said that he's unfazed by criticism and claimed that it'll only motivate him even more:“I’ve been doubted my whole life,” the quarterback added. “Been said I couldn’t do this, I can’t do that. So in a sense, I’m actually glad it’s kind of come back. I’m glad that that’s the way the people feel and there’s a lot of that being said right now.”The Cowboys are in a prime position to win the NFC East, so Dak will have some extra time to get back on track in time for the playoffs.
