Armanti and the Wildcat

[Razeyfingers]

I keep hearing this mentioned every so often and I just was curious to know how many of you think that this will actually be in our playbook this year (for Armanti specifically). Although I do think its likely we may have at least a wildcat formation in the playbooks, I just dont see AE running it just yet. I think the coaches are going to back off that and let him learn how to play receiver for now, at least a year I would think. Let him study and watch a little. Once he has a decent handle on "ballin like 89" then hook him up with that wildcat and see what happens.

Man, on a side note its incredible that because of his potential I am already feeling impatient for AE to become a star. I think I was impatient actually the day we drafted him. WTF Armanti catch for 200, run for 200, and throw for 200 at the draft already!!! WHAT'S TAKING SO LONG?!?!?!

Gonna be a great year, fellas, FUGGIN GREAT YEAR! . . . no matter what

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I think we might see it a few times, but by no means will we use the Wildcat as frequently as, say, Miami.

I agree that he will sort of quietly learn the position this year. We won't see him on the field all that much this season.

[carpanfan96]

The team hasn't even set up a package for Edwards yet, so I don't know if they will use it a whole lot. It might be seen 1 or twice a game at most, if that.

[Razeyfingers]

Hmm If thats the case. . . . .

I guess the next question is who would run the wildcat for us? If not Armanti for now, do we even have any business considering that formation?

[Jbro]

3 times max. Wildcat does not work anymore.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I guess the next question is who would run the wildcat for us? If not Armanti for now, do we even have any business considering that formation?

Well, we saw Williams run it a few times last year without success. Teams knew that he was really only a threat to run out of that formation.

I think I'd rather see Edwards used in some screens and reverses before a Wildcat.

[Razeyfingers]

I think I'll do myself a lot of good by just hoping that he does well on ST's this year while he adapts to the new position. I remember someone saying that he had a minor fumbling issue at App, but nothing serious. I also remember someone else saying that was bullshiznacky so Idk.

[marcopolo]

Yeah I was hoping that they were going to do this...

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I think I'll do myself a lot of good by just hoping that he does well on ST's this year while he adapts to the new position. I remember someone saying that he had a minor fumbling issue at App, but nothing serious. I also remember someone else saying that was bullshiznacky so Idk.

Not to be a Debbie Downer, but I don't think he'll contribute much to special teams, either. He just doesn't have much experience at all as a returner. I'd be thrilled if he could pick it up quickly, but right now I'm thinking someone like Witherspoon will be our punt returner. I'd like to see Goodson in that role if he could hold on to the ball.

[Razeyfingers]

ya man, so right, we have so much talent WITH experience already for those roles. DAMN! then how is he gonna get his 600 yards in a game this year?! hmm HOW?

heh well I'll settle for lots of reports of him improving I s'pose for now.

[Cyberjag]

If you can run the ball like we can, and if a passing game emerges, why on earth would you want to throw in a gimmick offense?

[marcopolo]

it keeps the defense honest

we arent the saints or the colts, so we could put ae and dw under center once or twice to throw them off

[Razeyfingers]

it keeps the defense honest

we arent the saints or the colts, so we could put ae and dw under center once or twice to throw them off

Yep because it forces the other team to put a package on the field that can beat it. If they dont have that package then we would go back to it again and again.

[Cyberjag]

If Smitty and DW/JS can't keep the defense honest, then we've got troubles that go far beyond what a rookie wildcat option can solve...