Defending the Wildcat..

[King Puppy]

It's all about numbers and execution. If you don't put enough hats on the LOS, you WILL get gouged. The Wildcat has had success in the NFL because defensive coordinators are very reluctant to come out of their base defense.

I don't see how moving from our base 4-3 look to a 3-4 helps against the wildcat look. In fact, that's a bad move. I'd go with a 46 or 50 look.

 

[BoNcHiE]

We don't have to stop it to win. That would just be a bonus to make our highlights look prettier.

 

[Sidney]

One way to stop the formation with the quaterback split out is to pop him in the mouth. That's one formation you can eliminate!

 

[HolySmokes]

I really think that the chess match between their offense and our defense will be the most exciting and intriguing aspects of Sunday afternoon.

I agree with this. And I'm excited to see how we respond.

 

[p0pe]

I agree with this. And I'm excited to see how we respond.

Same here. Can't wait to see what GW has in store for them.

 

[FrumundahFinnatic]

I'm a Wildcat homer, but I understand what it is. It's not something special or exotic. It's not a series of trick plays. It's not new or innovative. It's pure old school, and that's what makes it awesome. But it can be stopped, and the way to do that is to be fundamentally sound, disciplined, and play your assignments.

I really think that the chess match between their offense and our defense will be the most exciting and intriguing aspects of Sunday afternoon.

agreed, the formation does have its flaws

Thats when Ronnie Brown reads the corner a throws to the tight end

What people forget is that Ronnie is left handed so they think run when they see him running towards the left side of the field, they simply dont expect a pass because of that.

 

[Cuozzo67]

Penetration, sure tackling, disciplined play of DL is critical. Defense can't get frustrated either. Accept the fact that they are going to make some yards and first downs out of the formation. The worst thing is to lose patience, ignore assignments, and go for the knock-out hit. It's then that you're prone to give up the big play.

Years ago LSU could never beat Alabama when the Bear switched to the wishbone. LSU would do a pretty decent job of slowing it down, but they'd always lose patience and start flying up to hit the QB. No containment on the pitch man, and Bama would start breaking the big play. What made Richard Todd so good in the wishbone is that he would occasionally pull back and throw the long one to a WR (remember Ozzie Newsome?) who was usually wide open.

I'm sure Payton and Williams will study the Indy/Miami films closely. Don't follow Indy's defense strategy, guys.

 

[saintsfirst]

It won't matter. They won't run the wildcat formation all the time. Their secondary has lots of room for improvement, so I believe it's gonna be a cakewalk for Drew throwing his bombs. I have no worries.

 

[CHI-TOWNSAINT]

Good thread and that breakdown was money.

 

[jackedz71]

G. Williams like running 46 defense right? Wasn't that scheme meant to stop the run, which is what they do the most of the wildcat. I am our either of our corners can handle the man coverage and the FS can handle the TE.

 

[CHI-TOWNSAINT]

G. Williams like running 46 defense right? Wasn't that scheme meant to stop the run, which is what they do the most of the wildcat. I am our either of our corners can handle the man coverage and the FS can handle the TE.

Yes, but it leaves you vulnerable to quick passes. I wouldn't be surprised to see it sprinkled in the game.

 

[jackedz71]

Yes, but it leaves you vulnerable to quick passes. I wouldn't be surprised to see it sprinkled in the game.

That's true, but from watching them I don't think we have to worry about a quick pass from Brown or Williams..now if White is in the game that is different, but is not as strong a runner as the other 2

 

[Dolphinatic]

Last year, we typically ran the QB out to a WR spot. This year, he's usually off the field entirely. One seldom mentioned aspect of the formation, used this way, is that it gives us an extra blocker. If everyone's executing their assignments, an extra blocker is an edge.

We have hardly thrown out of it this year. I think the 21-yard completion early in the Jets game might have been the first time all year. One other play, it was clearly designed as a pass and Ronnie threw it away.

80% of the time, it's going to be Ricky to the right, or Ronnie up the middle or to the right. Occasionally Ronnie goes left behind one blocker, if you're swarming to the other side too much. And once in a great while it's a reverse to Ginn or a pass. At least, that's what it's been so far.

 

[jackedz71]

80% of the time, it's going to be Ricky to the right, or Ronnie up the middle or to the right. Occasionally Ronnie goes left behind one blocker, if you're swarming to the other side too much. And once in a great while it's a reverse to Ginn or a pass. At least, that's what it's been so far.

If I recall correctly from the Dolphins last game, the left guard pulled on every run to the right and no one pulled on runs up the middle. I know it's fast paced but do you think the LB's have enough time to see if this is happening?