New Orleans Saints defense versus the "Wildcat"

[BAMAPHIN 22]

The Miami Dolphins' Wildcat offense is not what puts the fear of God in opponents, according to New Orleans Saints players and coaches, but the players who run it: Ronnie Brown, Ricky Williams and rookie quarterback Pat White.

"The design is very challenging, and when the design fits with personnel, it becomes what they have when they run it, " Saints Coach Sean Payton said. "You have an effective package -- good design, good personnel, and now it becomes challenging."

Trying to contain the Dolphins' top-ranked rushing offense is one of the challenges facing the undefeated Saints on Sunday at Land Shark Stadium, in large part because of the trendy Wildcat offense.

In a nutshell, the Wildcat is an offshoot of the old single-wing formation. It is put in motion by a direct snap to a running back (or quarterback in White's case) operating behind an unbalanced line. It typically uses the same pre-snap motion coming across the formation on every play in the package, and every play initially looks like a sweep behind zone blocking.

http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2009/10/new_orleans_saints_defense_kno.html

 

[Kowalski550]

i really like our chances, on offense. we can adapt to whatever they throw at us, but i think we will just impose our will. jumbo formation with 2 TE to give henne time and null any blitzes. and wildcat to keep them off balance.

they have very good personnel. and this is not meant to be disrespectful, but i'm not scared of any one player. i don't feel like they have a freeny or an abraham that can take over a game alone.

we're going to look to take advantage of 1 on 1 situations all day long. and this is where we really shine.

their offense on the other hand.... frightening!

 

[Jersey DolFan]

The undefeated saints, fresh off a giants beat down are talking like this is a big time match up. We might not get respect from the media or the jest but around the league they know what's up

 

[Yamilo]

hey nice! check out ginn in that signature putting a block on Revis, Looks like holding though.

 

[lurking]

hey nice! check out ginn in that signature putting a block on Revis, Looks like holding though.

great you had to mention that,,,3 2 1 here it comes...nyjunc cue-in blah blah blah

 

[Obidan]

The undefeated saints, fresh off a giants beat down are talking like this is a big time match up. We might not get respect from the media or the jest but around the league they know what's up

I too think the Saints know they are in a fight this week. I would have rathered face you guys after the bye than the Giants just to have an extra week to prepare for your dynamic rushing attack. This is a very interesting match up.