Thoughts on our Wildcat Formation heading into the season?

DefenseWinsChampionships2 · 07-16-2010, 01:43 PM

This is just one small aspect of our Offense, that Jet fans really haven't talked about all that much this offseason.

Last year we seen Brad Smith come on strong for the Jets heading into the playoffs out of the Wildcat Formation.

Brad Smith showed us all what he could do out of the Wildcat Formation against the Bengals during week 17; 4 Rushing Attempts, 92 yards, 1 TD.

Against the Colts? We finially seen Brad Smith pass the Football out of the Wildcat Formation; Connecting with Jerricho Cotchery for 45 yards.

I would hate to see the Jets run the formation as much as the Dolphins, but I would love to see this Formation a good 3-4 or maybe even 5 times per game. The Jets actually have the types of players in place, that can cause plenty of confusion for opposing D's.

Brad Smith can be our Ronnie Brown type of X-Factor under Center. The key is: Brad Smith can actually hit the open man. Brad Smith was actually one of the most productive rushing QB's of all time during his college years.

Shonn Greene can become our Ricky Williams type of Power Back.

We also have two backs in L.T and Joe McKnight who can catch out of the Backfield. L.T also has experience with this formation. [url]

FF2® · 07-16-2010, 01:53 PM

[QUOTE=DefenseWinsChampionships2;3648134]Could be exciting.[/QUOTE]

[I]POSSIBLY.[/I]

sameoldjets · 07-16-2010, 02:44 PM

c'mon, the wildcat is more of a *****cat. sure it can be interesting because of all the misdirection but if the other team sniffs it out, then bad things can happen. on those brad smith run plays against the bengals, he was helped by the poor tackling by the bengals. the jets got good line push but there was a bengal who missed a tackle too. brad smith isn't quite the same threat as ronnie brown because he doesn't run with as much power.

Buzzsaw · 07-16-2010, 02:53 PM

Yeah, it's a good way to get the ball into Brad Smith's hands. He never was able to develop into a receiver, not good enough routes or hands, so this is a good wrinkle in Schottenheimer's playbook.

ljr@work · 07-16-2010, 03:23 PM

... the less the better ...

l_j_r

Lazy Bum · 07-16-2010, 03:23 PM

the Jets don't use the Wildcat formation.

Schroy48 · 07-16-2010, 03:26 PM

The idea of using a wildcat on a frequent basis is one of the most exciting things to look forward to this season IMO. And, we have a solid enough group to do this with the best of 'em :D

My only worry, will our wildcat be as good as Miami's? Crap I hate the Fish. I'm even starting to hate Parcells :yes:

JetOrange · 07-16-2010, 03:45 PM

I like using the Wildcat for 5 plays a game because it gives, Sanchez a play off now and then, that allows coachs to coach Sanchez as a drive progresses.
If Sanchez goes down, its Brunell or Ainge, and the wildcat at at least 35 %.

sg3 · 07-16-2010, 04:17 PM

use it in two games this season

against the frigging Dolphags

and best the crap out of them with it

Hitman Harris · 07-16-2010, 04:35 PM

I think we will see PLENTY of the Wild Cat this year.

from the Denver Broncos.

gijet · 07-16-2010, 04:40 PM

[QUOTE=DefenseWinsChampionships2;3648134]This is just one small aspect of our Offense, that Jet fans really haven't talked about all that much this offseason.

Last year we seen Brad Smith come on strong for the Jets heading into the playoffs out of the Wildcat Formation.

Brad Smith showed us all what he could do out of the Wildcat Formation against the Bengals during week 17; 4 Rushing Attempts, 92 yards, 1 TD.

Against the Colts? We finially seen Brad Smith pass the Football out of the Wildcat Formation; Connecting with Jerricho Cotchery for 45 yards.

I would hate to see the Jets run the formation as much as the Dolphins, but I would love to see this Formation a good 3-4 or maybe even 5 times per game. The Jets actually have the types of players in place, that can cause plenty of confusion for opposing D's.

Brad Smith can be our Ronnie Brown type of X-Factor under Center. The key is: Brad Smith can actually hit the open man. Brad Smith was actually one of the most productive rushing QB's of all time during his college years.

Shonn Greene can become our Ricky Williams type of Power Back.

We also have two backs in L.T and Joe McKnight who can catch out of the Backfield. L.T also has experience with this formation. [url]

PaPZ187 · 07-16-2010, 05:00 PM

[QUOTE=Buzzsaw;3648194]Yeah, it's a good way to get the ball into Brad Smith's hands. He never was able to develop into a receiver, not good enough routes or hands, so this is a good wrinkle in Schottenheimer's playbook.[/QUOTE]

+1 Brad Smith showed us he can make some big plays when he has the ball in his hands last season. He was very effective in the "Wildcat" for us and did a very good job as a kick returner as well.

I dont want to see the Jets make it a huge part of their offense like Miami does, but keep it in for 3-5 plays a game and Smith can make some big plays for our offense as well as provide a change of pace.

Apache 51 · 07-16-2010, 05:02 PM

Whatever it takes to score.... I'm more into stopping the other team from scoring, much more difficult.

DefenseWinsChampionships2 · 07-16-2010, 05:03 PM

[QUOTE=PaPZ187;3648303]+1 Brad Smith showed us he can make some big plays when he has the ball in his hands last season. He was very effective in the "Wildcat" for us and did a very good job as a kick returner as well.

I dont want to see the Jets make it a huge part of their offense like Miami does, but keep it in for 3-5 plays a game and Smith can make some big plays for our offense as well as provide a change of pace.[/QUOTE]

I agree.

The Jets have the ability to play smash mouth Football when it comes down to our Rushing attack; We don't NEED this Formation, but we do have the players to make it work and it all starts with Brad Smith. 3-5 times a game would be perfect in my eyes.

CW_McGraw · 07-16-2010, 06:05 PM

The Wildcat is gimmick used by cowardly teams that lack the talent to compete against their opponents in a gentlemanly fashion. I can't respect that stuff. We're in the NFL. Don't come here with that nonsense.

Joking aside, Brad Smith is ideal for the Wildcat. Decent runner, decent passer. If you're smart with it, it can win you games. I know for a fact we don't beat the Jets on Monday Night without it.

el_dub80 · 07-16-2010, 06:10 PM

[QUOTE=CW_McGraw;3648360][B]The Wildcat is gimmick used by cowardly teams that lack the talent to compete against their opponents in a gentlemanly fashion. I can't respect that stuff. We're in the NFL. Don't come here with that nonsense.
[/B]
Joking aside, Brad Smith is ideal for the Wildcat. Decent runner, decent passer. If you're smart with it, it can win you games. I know for a fact we don't beat the Jets on Monday Night without it.[/QUOTE]

Agreed :yes::D

Revi$_I$l@nd · 07-16-2010, 06:13 PM

[QUOTE=CW_McGraw;3648360]The Wildcat is gimmick used by cowardly teams that lack the talent to compete against their opponents in a gentlemanly fashion. I can't respect that stuff. We're in the NFL. Don't come here with that nonsense.

Joking aside, Brad Smith is ideal for the Wildcat. Decent runner, decent passer. If you're smart with it, it can win you games. I know for a fact we don't beat the Jets on Monday Night without it.[/QUOTE]

Meh. For all the crap the Dolphins caught for using a "college formation" they won with it and winning was all that mattered.

With that said, it will die off again at some point. It always does.

JetOrange · 07-16-2010, 06:26 PM

[QUOTE=Hitman Harris;3648285]I think we will see PLENTY of the Wild Cat this year.

from the Denver Broncos.[/QUOTE]

I think you bring up an interesting point ( and your funny too). The Bronco's drafted Tebow pretty high, they may be the new model for the Wildcat in the NFL... Smith> Tebow

DefenseWinsChampionships2 · 07-16-2010, 06:33 PM

[QUOTE=Revi$_I$l@nd;3648371]Meh. For all the crap the Dolphins caught for using a "college formation" [B]they won with it and winning was all that mattered.[/B]

[/QUOTE]

Since when was 7-9 "Winning" with anything?

Revi$_I$l@nd · 07-16-2010, 06:36 PM

[QUOTE=DefenseWinsChampionships2;3648408]Since when was 7-9 "Winning" with anything?[/QUOTE]

I wasn't aware last year was the only year they used the formation :rolleyes:

07-16-2010, 01:43 PM	#1
DefenseWinsChampionships2 ready for some football Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St.Pete, FL Posts: 6,106	Thoughts on our Wildcat Formation heading into the season? This is just one small aspect of our Offense, that Jet fans really haven't talked about all that much this offseason. Last year we seen Brad Smith come on strong for the Jets heading into the playoffs out of the Wildcat Formation. Brad Smith showed us all what he could do out of the Wildcat Formation against the Bengals during week 17; 4 Rushing Attempts, 92 yards, 1 TD. Against the Colts? We finially seen Brad Smith pass the Football out of the Wildcat Formation; Connecting with Jerricho Cotchery for 45 yards. I would hate to see the Jets run the formation as much as the Dolphins, but I would love to see this Formation a good 3-4 or maybe even 5 times per game. The Jets actually have the types of players in place, that can cause plenty of confusion for opposing D's. Brad Smith can be our Ronnie Brown type of X-Factor under Center. The key is: Brad Smith can actually hit the open man. Brad Smith was actually one of the most productive rushing QB's of all time during his college years. Shonn Greene can become our Ricky Williams type of Power Back. We also have two backs in L.T and Joe McKnight who can catch out of the Backfield. L.T also has experience with this formation. [url]

07-16-2010, 01:53 PM	#2
FF2® Believes Sloppy Guy was involved JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 46,168	[QUOTE=DefenseWinsChampionships2;3648134]Could be exciting.[/QUOTE] [I]POSSIBLY.[/I]

07-16-2010, 02:44 PM	#3
sameoldjets All Pro Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,481	c'mon, the wildcat is more of a *****cat. sure it can be interesting because of all the misdirection but if the other team sniffs it out, then bad things can happen. on those brad smith run plays against the bengals, he was helped by the poor tackling by the bengals. the jets got good line push but there was a bengal who missed a tackle too. brad smith isn't quite the same threat as ronnie brown because he doesn't run with as much power.

07-16-2010, 02:53 PM	#4
Buzzsaw Jets Insider VIP Board Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 26,301	Yeah, it's a good way to get the ball into Brad Smith's hands. He never was able to develop into a receiver, not good enough routes or hands, so this is a good wrinkle in Schottenheimer's playbook.

07-16-2010, 03:23 PM	#5
ljr@work All Pro Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,815	... the less the better ... l_j_r

07-16-2010, 03:23 PM	#6
Lazy Bum who is dis is Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 488	the Jets don't use the Wildcat formation.

07-16-2010, 03:26 PM	#7
Schroy48 aka JETMAN73 - Your friendly neighbor in the next section ;) Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,910	The idea of using a wildcat on a frequent basis is one of the most exciting things to look forward to this season IMO. And, we have a solid enough group to do this with the best of 'em :D My only worry, will our wildcat be as good as Miami's? Crap I hate the Fish. I'm even starting to hate Parcells :yes:

07-16-2010, 03:45 PM	#8
JetOrange All League Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,718	I like using the Wildcat for 5 plays a game because it gives, Sanchez a play off now and then, that allows coachs to coach Sanchez as a drive progresses. If Sanchez goes down, its Brunell or Ainge, and the wildcat at at least 35 %.

07-16-2010, 04:17 PM	#9
sg3 REX AND THE I-MAN - BACK ON TRACK Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Big Apple, USA Posts: 20,372	use it in two games this season against the frigging Dolphags and best the crap out of them with it

07-16-2010, 04:35 PM	#10
Hitman Harris Supports Rex Ryan All League Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Right Here Posts: 4,129	I think we will see PLENTY of the Wild Cat this year. from the Denver Broncos.

07-16-2010, 04:40 PM	#11
gijet All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,424	[QUOTE=DefenseWinsChampionships2;3648134]This is just one small aspect of our Offense, that Jet fans really haven't talked about all that much this offseason. Last year we seen Brad Smith come on strong for the Jets heading into the playoffs out of the Wildcat Formation. Brad Smith showed us all what he could do out of the Wildcat Formation against the Bengals during week 17; 4 Rushing Attempts, 92 yards, 1 TD. Against the Colts? We finially seen Brad Smith pass the Football out of the Wildcat Formation; Connecting with Jerricho Cotchery for 45 yards. I would hate to see the Jets run the formation as much as the Dolphins, but I would love to see this Formation a good 3-4 or maybe even 5 times per game. The Jets actually have the types of players in place, that can cause plenty of confusion for opposing D's. Brad Smith can be our Ronnie Brown type of X-Factor under Center. The key is: Brad Smith can actually hit the open man. Brad Smith was actually one of the most productive rushing QB's of all time during his college years. Shonn Greene can become our Ricky Williams type of Power Back. We also have two backs in L.T and Joe McKnight who can catch out of the Backfield. L.T also has experience with this formation. [url]

07-16-2010, 05:00 PM	#12
PaPZ187 NO paper bag over my face...still GREEN and WHITE till I die! All League Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lawrence, MA Posts: 3,063	[QUOTE=Buzzsaw;3648194]Yeah, it's a good way to get the ball into Brad Smith's hands. He never was able to develop into a receiver, not good enough routes or hands, so this is a good wrinkle in Schottenheimer's playbook.[/QUOTE] +1 Brad Smith showed us he can make some big plays when he has the ball in his hands last season. He was very effective in the "Wildcat" for us and did a very good job as a kick returner as well. I dont want to see the Jets make it a huge part of their offense like Miami does, but keep it in for 3-5 plays a game and Smith can make some big plays for our offense as well as provide a change of pace.

07-16-2010, 05:02 PM	#13
Apache 51 Let's Kill them all......... Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2009 Location: In Morris Co.,N.J.,at the right end of a Browning 12 gauge Posts: 12,636	Whatever it takes to score.... I'm more into stopping the other team from scoring, much more difficult.

07-16-2010, 05:03 PM	#14
DefenseWinsChampionships2 ready for some football Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St.Pete, FL Posts: 6,106	[QUOTE=PaPZ187;3648303]+1 Brad Smith showed us he can make some big plays when he has the ball in his hands last season. He was very effective in the "Wildcat" for us and did a very good job as a kick returner as well. I dont want to see the Jets make it a huge part of their offense like Miami does, but keep it in for 3-5 plays a game and Smith can make some big plays for our offense as well as provide a change of pace.[/QUOTE] I agree. The Jets have the ability to play smash mouth Football when it comes down to our Rushing attack; We don't NEED this Formation, but we do have the players to make it work and it all starts with Brad Smith. 3-5 times a game would be perfect in my eyes.

07-16-2010, 06:05 PM	#15
CW_McGraw is cautiously optimistic about the Tannchise. Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 500	The Wildcat is gimmick used by cowardly teams that lack the talent to compete against their opponents in a gentlemanly fashion. I can't respect that stuff. We're in the NFL. Don't come here with that nonsense. Joking aside, Brad Smith is ideal for the Wildcat. Decent runner, decent passer. If you're smart with it, it can win you games. I know for a fact we don't beat the Jets on Monday Night without it.

07-16-2010, 06:10 PM	#16
el_dub80 With the 1st pick of the 2014 draft, the NY Jets select ... All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,294	[QUOTE=CW_McGraw;3648360][B]The Wildcat is gimmick used by cowardly teams that lack the talent to compete against their opponents in a gentlemanly fashion. I can't respect that stuff. We're in the NFL. Don't come here with that nonsense. [/B] Joking aside, Brad Smith is ideal for the Wildcat. Decent runner, decent passer. If you're smart with it, it can win you games. I know for a fact we don't beat the Jets on Monday Night without it.[/QUOTE] Agreed :yes::D

07-16-2010, 06:13 PM	#17
Revi$_I$l@nd is Cro-ing H.A.M...Whatever that means Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,489	[QUOTE=CW_McGraw;3648360]The Wildcat is gimmick used by cowardly teams that lack the talent to compete against their opponents in a gentlemanly fashion. I can't respect that stuff. We're in the NFL. Don't come here with that nonsense. Joking aside, Brad Smith is ideal for the Wildcat. Decent runner, decent passer. If you're smart with it, it can win you games. I know for a fact we don't beat the Jets on Monday Night without it.[/QUOTE] Meh. For all the crap the Dolphins caught for using a "college formation" they won with it and winning was all that mattered. With that said, it will die off again at some point. It always does.

07-16-2010, 06:26 PM	#18
JetOrange All League Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,718	[QUOTE=Hitman Harris;3648285]I think we will see PLENTY of the Wild Cat this year. from the Denver Broncos.[/QUOTE] I think you bring up an interesting point ( and your funny too). The Bronco's drafted Tebow pretty high, they may be the new model for the Wildcat in the NFL... Smith> Tebow

07-16-2010, 06:33 PM	#19
DefenseWinsChampionships2 ready for some football Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St.Pete, FL Posts: 6,106	[QUOTE=Revi$_I$l@nd;3648371]Meh. For all the crap the Dolphins caught for using a "college formation" [B]they won with it and winning was all that mattered.[/B] [/QUOTE] Since when was 7-9 "Winning" with anything?

07-16-2010, 06:36 PM	#20
Revi$_I$l@nd is Cro-ing H.A.M...Whatever that means Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,489	[QUOTE=DefenseWinsChampionships2;3648408]Since when was 7-9 "Winning" with anything?[/QUOTE] I wasn't aware last year was the only year they used the formation :rolleyes: