If the pilot wants something why not give it to him?
That is already the case.
The control column and elevator did not stop working.
More importantly use of the trim switches overrides MCAS and will return the aircraft to an in trim state.
Manual trim also overrides MCAS.
That is why on the flight before the Lionair crash the crew were able to maintain control and complete their flight. They used the available resources.
That is also why the flights stayed in the air for as long as they did. The aircraft was controllable but required significant control inputs which is daunting for crews who rely on the AP to operate the aircraft.