He led all rushers on the day, for both teams, with 66 yards. He scrambled for an 18-yard touchdown. On fourth and seven with the game on the line, he ran for 22 yards.
It was a fitting development for a local kid who grew up watching Mike Vick gain yardage on the ground with the Falcons.
Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs, who hails from Alpharetta, ultimately won Sunday\u2019s game with his legs as much as with his arm. After the 31-28 win, I asked Dobbs when he decides to take off with the ball.
\u201cWhen everyone\u2019s covered,\u201d he said. \u201cIf they cover everyone up, they usually don\u2019t have someone for me and I\u2019m able to take advantage . . . . of what the defense has given me.\u201d
So why haven\u2019t defenses adjusted to keep him from running?
\u201cWell, I do a good job of taking what the defense is giving me,\u201d Dobbs said. \u201cThere\u2019s opportunities to throw it down the field. I\u2019m not just running, you know? I\u2019m taking advantage of those looks, those throws. It makes it difficult. We\u2019re playing disciplined football and when the defense is giving you a look to throw you\u2019re throwing it, they\u2019re not giving you a look to throw, you\u2019re running it. It keeps them on their heels. As long as I keep doing that, man, it\u2019ll be difficult for teams to defend us.\u201d
It was difficult with Dobbs barely prepared to play. What happens when Dobbs actually gets nire comfortable?
That\u2019s coming in six days, when the Saints come to town.
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