Obviously there is no problem to look for Mali, he is THAT dude.. But sometimes you have to take what the defense gives you and they guess right.. If Mali is standing there covered with two guys on him and you just stand there patting the ball when another guy has none, if bogs down the offense and we cant execute.. Mali will get his and more if the defense feels like the ball spreads around, if its a one man show and you cant come off read then it becomes a problem.. Like with Beck Mali was still that dude but take for example Ole Miss game, they had multiple guys react to mali underneath and Beck found Marion on in cut for big plays late..
Let me try to find examples so people can chose to understand
Sorry for fsu commentary but only one I could find of all 22 on this 4th and 2 play where Mensah locks on to Mali as he runsa choice route with TWO FSU guys on him while Upshaw runs like a inside curl or in route behind him wide open for first down but better play for Mensah is to stand in pocket and pat ball waiting for Mali? Then scramble and throw diving duck to Mallory also open for first down
I will add this so you can see how the play should work in Mali takes two, you still have to play QB and take what defense give s you, Believe me Dawson comments in presser are not for no reason. I know we love Mali but not to detriment of staying on field for 4th down, Similar play