# Ex-Cowboys QB Questions Effort on Offense

> Former Cowboys QB Ben DiNucci says offense lacks effort and creativity.
- Title: Ex-Cowboys QB Questions Effort on Offense | Shortify
- Summary: Former Cowboys QB Ben DiNucci says offense lacks effort and creativity. Former Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci claims the team's offense is lazy, lacks…
- Keywords: ben dinucci, dallas cowboys, brian schottenheimer, cowboys offense, green bay packers, dak prescott, nfl, sports, Ex-Cowboys, Questions, Effort, Offense
- Source: Dallas Cowboys On SI — https://si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi/ex-cowboys-qb-questions-effort-offense-indictment-brian-schottenheimer
- Published: 2026-10-20T16:39:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ben dinucci, dallas cowboys, brian schottenheimer, cowboys offense, green bay packers, dak prescott, nfl, sports
## Cowboys offense struggles
The Cowboys scored 29 points in two games and 20 or fewer in three of six contests this season.
## Offensive effort issues
Former Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci says the offense is lazy with no attention to details or creativity.

> You can’t turn on the Cowboys tape from last night and tell me guys on that offense are giving 100%.
## Play-calling problems
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer's play-calling prevents the offense from hitting its ceiling.
## Blitz pickup issues
The Cowboys struggle to account for blitzes due to communication problems among offensive players.

> If I had to guess communication issues - when guys aren’t on the same page that’s normally what it is.
## Dak Prescott's performance
Prescott averages 4.83 adjusted yards per attempt this season, his lowest mark of his career.
## Offensive line decline
Dallas ranks 29th in pass-rush win rate this season after ranking ninth last year.
## Effort and execution
The Cowboys' offense lacks effort and play-calling, making it hard to improve without better execution.
## Key takeaway

Former Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci claims the team's offense is lazy, lacks creativity, and has poor communication.