That's really it, consistency. Dak has not shown that rifle arm that hits a tight window with consistency. He steps into them with his whole body.
Interior DL is critical, and I think they are starting to get it based on some recent draft picks. They have to make it a priority. All the other pass rushers' jobs become easier after finding that dominant 3T and immovable/sometimes penetrating NT/1T.
Jimmy wasn't sacked, but a lot of that was his OC protecting him. What hurt was the scripted drives to start the game-- and NO DALLAS RESPONSE OFFENSIVELY. No passion or any deep understanding of the intensity the playoffs demand. No plan of attack, targeting the 49er's own weaknesses. Just a passionless and befuddled three and out.
Quinn was surprised, but he adjusted. If Dak doesn't give them a short field, they score 16 points total.
But the offense could only get something going after being down two TDs with the defense letting off-- sound familiar? That's Dak's playbook whether it's Garrett, Moore, MM... doesn't matter. Green Bay two years ago, Chicago two years ago, Cleveland, and probably a good ten other games it sickens me to have to think about.
When the defense is intensely pressing when setting the tone, Dak's safe options disappear and he gets nervous feet. He's fine once they let off the gas a bit.