Specifically, I am glad that he FINALLY started using his legs more. This is what he needs to do more. This is where he’s at his best. He’s solid enough in the pocket. However, if defences have to fear his running ability, that can open up more passing lanes, which means that’s one less WR that’s covered. I would love it if McCarthy, during this bye week, would incorporate this more into the offense.
For those of you that say, "well Rusty, then that diminishes his QB skill", most QBs do this now. Lamar, Hurts, Mahomes, Zach Wilson, and just about any other QB nowadays has to be able to scramble and pickup yards with his feet. Dak is no different. I understand he had the unfortunate leg injury in 2020, but I think he’s far enough removed from that to where Mike McCarthy should have more confidence in his ability. Especially after how well Dak was able to use his legs against the Chargers. His running and throwing ability, when used together, are when I think he can be one of the better QBs in the league. In other words, take the kid gloves off Dak when it comes to scrambling. Let him scramble when he sees fit. It will make the offense more dynamic.
