Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott spoke on Thursday on the offense ahead of a key matchup with the Chicago Bears. The Athletics' Jon Machota reported the comments that included a couple of eyebrow-raising tidbits that could be interpreted as shots at new offensive coordinator Klayton Adams. Starting with the opening line that suggests the Cowboys simply aren't getting the job done up to Dak's standards.
" There’s meat left on the bone. There’s a lot of plays out there that we can make. And when you’re hungry like all of us are, you want to make every play.… I’m not gonna put any limitations on (the offense). We can be very explosive. It’s gonna be a fun offense to play in, if we just continue to be multiple, as we continue to marry the run game with the pass game, get those actions going even more. Yeah, it can be scary."Dak Prescott
Perhaps Dak's opening line is simply pointed at himself or the players around him, and a need to continue to improve. However, the idea that there is "meat left on the bone" suggests someone isn't living up to expectations. Whether this is the play caller, playmakers, or the quarterback himself is completely up to interpretation. Regardless, the Dallas coach has to take note and consider himself put under the spotlight in a very winnable Week 3 matchup.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott's Comments Put OC Klayton Adams Under Pressure
Further in Dak's comments, the quarterback appears to double down on the need for improvement in coaching, talking about better marrying the run and pass games. This is something that Adams must be able to quickly establish against a Bears team that is coming off back-to-back embarrassing losses.
If the Cowboys' offense is going to live up to expectations, this is the type of matchup where you should easily put up 30 points and take control from the first quarter. Helping paint the picture of the pressure Adams is under, even before you factor in Dak's comments. However, it is important to note here that the Cowboys have scored 64 points in the first two games of the season.
This is in no way to suggest that Adams is on the hot seat or facing any real pressure. It is simply to note that Prescott's comments speak to a unit he believes isn't yet hitting its full stride; whether that blame belongs on the coaching or players is up for debate. Regardless, Dallas fans should be excited by the fact that Dak is holding the unit accountable and far from satisfied despite the incredibly hot start.