I think he could have kept it as well. If you look at the screenshot, the WR was given about 10 yards of cushion. I wonder if a quick hitch was built into the play.
I understand your QB is who he is but that gameplan was trash.
When Dawson is in a good groove he can cook but his bad is really bad. The pace of play this team plays with is awful.
Dawson is quickly losing the leadway that most had afforded him.