Perfect Cowboys coaching candidate for Dak Prescott backed up by stats

If the Dallas Cowboys want to bring back a familiar face, the stats show why they would be the perfect head coach.
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The Dallas Cowboys are in turmoil as they search for their next head coach, aiming not only to return to the playoffs but to secure their sixth Super Bowl title.

The coaching search has already begun, with three former Cowboys players' names dominating the conversation: former cornerback Deion Sanders, former quarterback Kellen Moore, and former tight end Jason Witten.

While these names are frequently mentioned by the media and Cowboys insiders, key statistics suggest that the decision may not be as complicated as it seems—especially with Kellen Moore emerging as a standout candidate.

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Bobby Belt, who covers the Dallas Cowboys for 105.3 The Fan, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share some eye-opening stats about the Cowboys' performance under Kellen Moore as offensive coordinator.

The numbers reveal just how successful the offense was with Moore at the helm from 2019-2022.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott talks with offensive coordinator Kellen Moore talk on the field during voluntary Organized Team Activities. / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
  • PPG: 29.7 (1st)
  • YPG: 414.7 (1st)
  • Yards/Play: 6.1 (2nd)
  • Pass TD: 103 (2nd)
  • Rush TD: 62 (3rd)

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Many of Dak Prescott's improvements as a player can be attributed to Moore's guidance, making him an ideal candidate for the job.

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Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore during training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California. / Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

The Cowboys' offense was outstanding with Kellen Moore calling plays. Granted, like Mike McCarthy, it didn’t lead to playoff success. However, with Moore at the helm, Dak Prescott was outstanding.

This past year under McCarthy, Prescott was on pace to have arguably his worst season in the league. For the Cowboys to get back to winning meaningful games, it will start with Prescott playing confident and calculated football.

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