Does Armanti Edwards = WildCat

[dxpanther]

the man is one of the most productive college qbs in the history of the game regardless of division. it would be ignorant and stupid not to try him out at his natural position.

they spent a 3rd and 2nd round pick on him as well, of course he's going to running the wildcat! this isnt even a question!

[Woodie]

I think they will have some packages for Edwards this year as he develops as a receiver. And these packages will be tailored to take advantage of his strengths. Some of those packages will be in the slot, and some will be in the wildcat. So, it will not be so obvious what the play is. He's too skilled and dynamic not to try to get some use out of. They'll just pick and choose when.

Just imagine Edwards back to take the snap, he's athletic enough to run and make something good happen, but he also has a good enough arm to keep the defense honest since he'll also be a threat to throw it. Now add DeAngelo or Stewart in the backfield as well, and suddenly it becomes far less obvious what they are going to do. The defense will have to play it straight to defend a handoff, pass play (which could be drop back or roll out), or QB run. Just makes their job a lot harder.

And I just want to note that while Miami has Pat White, he is not and refuses to play wide receiver. So when he comes in, it is obvious what his role is. With Edwards being a WR, he can line up at either WR or QB, which makes things far more unpredictable.

[monstercat]

I think they will have some packages for Edwards this year as he develops as a receiver. And these packages will be tailored to take advantage of his strengths. Some of those packages will be in the slot, and some will be in the wildcat. So, it will not be so obvious what the play is. He's too skilled and dynamic not to try to get some use out of. They'll just pick and choose when.

Just imagine Edwards back to take the snap, he's athletic enough to run and make something good happen, but he also has a good enough arm to keep the defense honest since he'll also be a threat to throw it. Now add DeAngelo or Stewart in the backfield as well, and suddenly it becomes far less obvious what they are going to do. The defense will have to play it straight to defend a handoff, pass play (which could be drop back or roll out), or QB run. Just makes their job a lot harder.

And I just want to note that while Miami has Pat White, he is not and refuses to play wide receiver. So when he comes in, it is obvious what his role is. With Edwards being a WR, he can line up at either WR or QB, which makes things far more unpredictable.

Good point. Meanwhile, Edwards has already said that he will do his best at whatever position they want him to play.

As far as the small school thing goes, everybody needs to pay attention to these MNF games where the players introduce themselves and what schools they came from. You would be surprised at how many "small school" players are starting in this league.

Don't get me wrong though, I hated to see them trade that 2nd round pick, but I don't doubt the player.

[NanceUSMC]

What a player with Edwards' skillset offers you is much more than coming out a few times each game to run a scamper option out of the wildcat, where everyone knows what's coming... You can line him up for a straight up wildcat... You can use his QB skills to pass out of the wildcat formation... You can screen back across the defense out of a 3 back wildcat set... And those are just your wildcat options... You can use him as a speed receiver to complement Smith... A slot recriver in 3 receiver sets... Reverse and double reverse options between he and Smith could cause some serious headaches... Fake reverses with passes to Smith could cause more... He comes in almost assuredly as your PR and KR... His speed in the open field could be flat out nasty... Don't discredit his experience as a QB simply because he's switching to WR... That can come in extremely handy when needed... Even if he is only limited in the action he gets to see at WR this year, the time he gets on the field as a returner and wildcat option could be very very handy... Don't underestimate him just because some people think we reached to get him...

[jloh]

intangibles, football IQ, et al

[Guest silver82blade]

i'm more interested in seeing some wide receiver pass plays than i am the wildcat. those are the kinds of long plays that can win games.

[Cyberjag]

I'm most interested in seeing how he reacts to the hits he'll get from NFL linebackers. He had some injury issues at App, and those players are a little more gentle than what he's going to see now.

[panthersphan]

Does Chef Boyardee = Good ass ravioli?

No, Chef Boyardee is doo-doo in a can.

[Snake]

What a player with Edwards' skillset offers you is much more than coming out a few times each game to run a scamper option out of the wildcat, where everyone knows what's coming... You can line him up for a straight up wildcat... You can use his QB skills to pass out of the wildcat formation... You can screen back across the defense out of a 3 back wildcat set... And those are just your wildcat options... You can use him as a speed receiver to complement Smith... A slot recriver in 3 receiver sets... Reverse and double reverse options between he and Smith could cause some serious headaches... Fake reverses with passes to Smith could cause more... He comes in almost assuredly as your PR and KR... His speed in the open field could be flat out nasty... Don't discredit his experience as a QB simply because he's switching to WR... That can come in extremely handy when needed... Even if he is only limited in the action he gets to see at WR this year, the time he gets on the field as a returner and wildcat option could be very very handy... Don't underestimate him just because some people think we reached to get him...

The only thing I underestimate is Fox's ability to allow such non traditional plays. Remember we ran the mild cat last year.

[ed bell]

BTW- nobody runs the double reverse and the reverse is virtually non-existant. That's true for a reason. The end around is what you normally see as a trick type play. I've gotta admit, an end around to Edwards with a pass threat would be a cool play except that everyone would smell the throw coming. I hope he works out as a pure receiver, but I have no doubt we will find him useful. App State has one hell of a winning attitude, and sometimes that makes all the difference.