BuffaloBillsForever Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) I know it sounds crazy to take the ball out of Fitz's hand because he has been a baller, but I think it would be a good offensive strategy to triple the amount of the wild-cat plays with some unusual formations in the back field with Jackson, Spiller and Brad Smith. Adding a option play for this game with Smith and Spiller I think could prove to be successful. The possibilities are endless though to try to confuse their defense. Running a lot of wild-cat, if successful will kill a lot clock in hopes to minimize the Pats offense. Edited September 19, 2011 by BuffaloBillsForever
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 I like the idea. But, frankly, I've been disappointed with Smith so far. He is very tentative. He had an awesome pass opportunity today and blew it. He never brings the ball out on kickoffs. I like him, but he needs to up his game.
BillsObserver Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 It feels like they've held back on Brad Smith so far.
Doc Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 The offense has been fine. Although I'm waiting for Chan to unveil the "Wild Bill/S-Gun" formation. That's Stevie and Jones on the outside, Chandler at TE, FJ (or CJ), and Brad Smith. You can run almost anything out of that set/run it at no-huddle pace.
DrDawkinstein Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 Ehh, I like this Offense. I really like it with Fitz. Against out biggest opponent, Id hope to see the General of our Offense doing what he does, for most of the game.
boyst Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 Put Freddy and Smith in the backfield with Spiller at HB. Direct snap to Freddy, Smith or CJ go out for a screen, other decoys...boom, headshot.
BuffaloBillsForever Posted September 19, 2011 Author Posted September 19, 2011 I like the idea. But, frankly, I've been disappointed with Smith so far. He is very tentative. He had an awesome pass opportunity today and blew it. He never brings the ball out on kickoffs. I like him, but he needs to up his game. Jankowski kicked the ball 7-9 yards in the endzone every kickoff. There wasn't one returnable. Janakowski actually has not had one kickoff returned all year. Crazy stat. As for Smith being tentative, it's actually him being a patient runner. He reminds of Jackson but with break away speed. He has been given limited opportunity, mostly being put in on 2 or 3 and short and he has achieved a first down 100% of the time in those situations.
RuntheDamnBall Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 All Brad smith does is get first downs. I'm not mad at that.
Offside Number 76 Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 A "heavy dose" of the wildcat is not a good game plan against ANY pro team.
BillsVet Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 A "heavy dose" of the wildcat is not a good game plan against ANY pro team. IIRC, the first team that ran it, MIA, displayed it against NE early in the 2008 season. The Dolphins won that game, but didn't have as much success the next time. It needs to be used in very select and opportune times, because Belichick isn't left unprepared for much, especially the wildcat.
Offside Number 76 Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 IIRC, the first team that ran it, MIA, displayed it against NE early in the 2008 season. The Dolphins won that game, but didn't have as much success the next time. It needs to be used in very select and opportune times, because Belichick isn't left unprepared for much, especially the wildcat. yep
Kelly the Dog Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 I think it's a huge part of this offense to regularly pick up 3-1 the way Smith does. I don't care if he gets three yards in the entire game, he's immensely valuable. I'd really like to know what happened on that option pass. There is no way he saw those guys and just didn't throw it.
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