Dolphins prove their “Wildcat” ways are no fluke

[hugoguzman]

If someone told you prior to the NFL season that the Miami Dolphins would lose to the Jets and Cardinals, then come back to more or less dominate both the Patriots and Chargers, you’d have wanted that person committed.

Miami Dolphins prove their “Wildcat” ways are no fluke - Realfootball365.com

Let me know what you think of the points that are brought up in this piece. Thanks!

 

[SabanHater]

my favorite part:

And let’s not forget about the Miami offensive line, which provided running lanes for both Brown and Ricky Williams while doing an excellent job of protecting Pennington; in all, the unit surrendered just one sack and gave Pennington plenty of time to throw. Don’t be surprised if this young group becomes one of the league's best within a couple of years.

 

[dolphinator86]

my favorite part:

And let’s not forget about the Miami offensive line, which provided running lanes for both Brown and Ricky Williams while doing an excellent job of protecting Pennington; in all, the unit surrendered just one sack and gave Pennington plenty of time to throw. Don’t be surprised if this young group becomes one of the league's best within a couple of years.

sooner than that...if Jake and Samson keep improving and smiley and carey keep playing at their high level this line will be good VERY SOON

 

[NY8123]

It just nice to be excited to read Dolphins articles on Monday again!

 

[CitizenSnips]

sooner than that...if Jake and Samson keep improving and smiley and carey keep playing at their high level this line will be good VERY SOON

you mean great very soon right?

Cause there already good.

 

[fishypete]

Lets not jump the gun here....yes the wildcat worked against the Pats....frankly because they weren't expecting it...against the Chargers...it really didn't work that well and the Chargers were waiting for it...before we all get gleefull....lets see how it works against the next three teams. The next three teams have very good defenses...especially the Ravens and the Bills.

If the wildcat was such a great sure item...Arkansas would be a far better team than the record shows...8-5 wasn't good enough and they got blown out in the Cotton Bowl.

 

[Marino613]

In Sunday's 17-10 win over the Chargers, the Dolphins took another step toward legitimizing their “Wildcat” offensive formation that worked so well in Week 3. Miami ran out of the "Wildcat" 10 times versus San Diego, amassing 49 yards and a touchdown. The Dolphins also kept employing the no-huddle and shotgun looks that succeeded against the Patriots.

I don't think criticizing this piece for saying that Wildcat is somehow a sure thing is accurate. Hugo was clearly saying it gained more "legitimacy", which is a vague term that is quite appropriate to the vague amount of information we have on how the renewed use of a single wing scheme (with whatever details and quirks Henning and Lee throw in) as a regular change up is working in the NFL.

Considering each time it was used as a running play and our total average on Rushes for the day was 4.2, and this averaged 4.9 (including a TD), I would say it was successful in its role. Not unstoppable as sometimes it was clearly stopped.

Hugo also mentioned the successful use of the no-huddle amongst other things.