Zorn not using Wildcat next year

Ruhskins · 02-22-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

Exactly. Plus, as dmek said, why tip anyone off that we may use it? I'm sure Randle El could run some wildcat for us, but why announce it?

What, you didn't catch Tony Sparano's press conference last offseason telling the league that they were going to run the wildcat? LOL.

53Fan · 02-22-2009, 03:41 PM

I understand some of your points DirtyLandry and also think Zorn got to be a little to conservative. Maybe by neccessity, I don't know. But Portis pretty much says whatever is to his benefit.

MiraclesHappen07 · 02-22-2009, 06:57 PM

Ok, but i ask this...say we did run the wildcat, and it works but then what happens when teams are able to deffend us aganist the wildcat, and we are forced to use our orginal offense which is right now still not completely grasped yet by our players?

Slingin Sammy 33 · 02-22-2009, 10:06 PM

Wildcat = gimmick or fad (offense of the week).

Randel El on a reverse pass or double pass is fine. We need to concentrate on executing the WCO. With a healthy OL we should be able to return to the 6-2 form from early in the season.

SmootSmack · 02-23-2009, 09:39 AM

A Wildcat play here and there is fine, but I'm glad that Zorn isn't fully committing to it. I think that saying we're going to start using a lot of gadget plays this year (Wildcat, or whatever else) is almost another way of saying "we don't trust our QB to run an effective offense so we're going to mask his inefficiencies with smoke and mirrors" and that's the last thing Zorn needs to say or Campbell needs to hear.

KLHJ2 · 02-24-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

A Wildcat play here and there is fine, but I'm glad that Zorn isn't fully committing to it. I think that saying we're going to start using a lot of gadget plays this year (Wildcat, or whatever else) is almost another way of saying "we don't trust our QB to run an effective offense so we're going to mask his inefficiencies with smoke and mirrors" and that's the last thing Zorn needs to say or Campbell needs to hear.

I agree. With the excecption of the NE / MIA game the wildcat was not very effective. It was good for about 1 play a game and early in the year thet play might have gotten you a TD. It should not be considered an integral part of your gameplan only something that you might have in the bag if the right opportunity presents itself. Since that is the case, why does it have to be the "Wildcat"? There are more gimmicks out there that are also successfull.

tryfuhl · 02-23-2009, 08:57 PM

Zorn wasn't the only new coach and not the only to not have been a ballin coordinator. It's up to him to make sure that we can be competitive. Those are my thoughts on the matter.

44ever · 02-24-2009, 12:57 PM

DirtyLandry ... Did'nt I see this same argument somewhere before? I'd have to go with Slingin Sammy33 on this one

DirtyLandry · 02-24-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 44ever

DirtyLandry ... Did'nt I see this same argument somewhere before? I'd have to go with Slingin Sammy33 on this one

Hey! Feel free to agree with him. Isn't this the whole idea of this website? To allow for discussion, debate and argument? I don't argue for the sake of arguing, I like to exchange ideas based on the things I feel strongly about. I'm not one to get on a site and make silly jokes about the shape of a players head and get on my knees for other fans. It's the off season, let's make it a little interesting!

44ever · 02-24-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyLandry

Hey! Feel free to agree with him. Isn't this the whole idea of this website? To allow for discussion, debate and argument? I don't argue for the sake of arguing, I like to exchange ideas based on the things I feel strongly about. I'm not one to get on a site and make silly jokes about the shape of a players head and get on my knees for other fans. It's the off season, let's make it a little interesting!

Guess you did'nt see the humor in the post since it was you and I who had the same debate. Hence the

But your right the idea of the website is to allow for discussion, debate and argument. But Im not the one making statements like "get on my knees for other fans". I respect the opinions of others. Your a "serious" debater I get that now. Light'n up man, its offseason.

On a side note: Your right 53, Fincher does look like someone put him in a headlock and forgot to let go!

DirtyLandry · 02-24-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 44ever

Light'n up man, its offseason.

Hey, I accepted you as my friend!

44ever · 02-24-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyLandry

Hey, I accepted you as my friend!

I think we sqeezed this thread for all it has. Time to lock it down and let it slide. If we use the wildcat great if not great. Who cares.

53Fan · 02-24-2009, 01:26 PM

Fincher looks like someone put him in a headlock and forgot to let go!

02-22-2009, 03:41 PM	#2
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Zorn not using Wildcat next year I understand some of your points DirtyLandry and also think Zorn got to be a little to conservative. Maybe by neccessity, I don't know. But Portis pretty much says whatever is to his benefit. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

02-22-2009, 06:57 PM	#3
MiraclesHappen07 Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richlands, Va Posts: 318	Re: Zorn not using Wildcat next year Ok, but i ask this...say we did run the wildcat, and it works but then what happens when teams are able to deffend us aganist the wildcat, and we are forced to use our orginal offense which is right now still not completely grasped yet by our players? __________________ Resistance is futile, The Burgundy and Gold are coming!!! "Football can like a box of chocolates, nevers know what your gona get any given sunday"-From zach williams, revised verison from Forest Gump

02-22-2009, 10:06 PM	#4
Slingin Sammy 33 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 4,347	Re: Zorn not using Wildcat next year Wildcat = gimmick or fad (offense of the week). Randel El on a reverse pass or double pass is fine. We need to concentrate on executing the WCO. With a healthy OL we should be able to return to the 6-2 form from early in the season. __________________ "I would bet.....(if), an angel fairy came down and said, '[You can have anything] in the world you would like to own,' I wouldn't be surprised if you said a football club and particularly the Washington Redskins.'' — Jack Kent Cooke, 1996.

02-23-2009, 09:39 AM	#5
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Zorn not using Wildcat next year A Wildcat play here and there is fine, but I'm glad that Zorn isn't fully committing to it. I think that saying we're going to start using a lot of gadget plays this year (Wildcat, or whatever else) is almost another way of saying "we don't trust our QB to run an effective offense so we're going to mask his inefficiencies with smoke and mirrors" and that's the last thing Zorn needs to say or Campbell needs to hear. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

02-23-2009, 08:57 PM	#7
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 42 Posts: 12,514	Re: Zorn not using Wildcat next year Zorn wasn't the only new coach and not the only to not have been a ballin coordinator. It's up to him to make sure that we can be competitive. Those are my thoughts on the matter.

02-24-2009, 12:57 PM	#8
44ever Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Fortune Teller Posts: 2,512	Re: Zorn not using Wildcat next year DirtyLandry ... Did'nt I see this same argument somewhere before? I'd have to go with Slingin Sammy33 on this one

02-24-2009, 01:26 PM	#13
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Zorn not using Wildcat next year Fincher looks like someone put him in a headlock and forgot to let go! __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

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