He describes BG3 as a "such a faithful adaptation of 5e rules" that the omission of Dodge surprised him.
I think, rather, that the rules are so laxidasically followed, that the omission of Dodge is expected and unsurprising.
Sadly, yea... but then again, it's ProJared, he hasen't gotten where he is now, for being to critical with "big", upcoming games.