Henning defends Wildcat calls again
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2010/10/henning-defends-wildcat-calls-again.html
Dan Henning defends Wildcat call on third and 6
http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sport...sweblog+(Miami+Dolphins+|+Sun-Sentinel+Blogs)
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So, Henning thought it was still 2008 when he made that Wildcat call on 3rd and 6?
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I don't have an issue with his play calling this season. He's done very well IMO.
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You don't win today's games on last year's success. It worked last year because it was something new, and it caught a lot of teams off guard. Most have made the adjustment now. And, defenses that are fast and disciplined can much better defend it now. IMVHO, it's time to pull the plug on the Wildcat, and just focus on calling a balanced game of conventional run and pass plays. Don't be cute. Cute don't work.
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That 3rd and 6 WC call was about as mind-boggling as the Ricky Williams HB pass in Buffalo last year after running the ball down the field at 6.5 yards a clip.
I agree with Desides. For the most part, I like the games he's called. But it's those few 3rd and mid-long WC in games where we were passing at will at the time with great pass protection. I usually don't question playcalling because majority of the time it's a "hindsight is 20-20" thing, but those few calls were mindboggling when I saw the formation from the start -
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Its that 5% that has the bald spot on the back of my head getting more visible, and the gray hair getting thicker by the day.
Its that 5% that makes me want to punch Henning in the Keester!!! -
If we lose next week what's the over/under at for new posters named "Mr. ****theragman"? Which I guess was a phrase that was known back in the '40's? (shoulda went with Mr. Crackerjackswellyoumug...)
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It's about execution. It's one of the reasons they are 2-2. The Wildcat has nothing to do with it.
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What I meant was more along the lines of the ill fated pass Ricky through last year in Buffalo, and other similar calls. In other words, there are times when you call a play, even when it's obvious what you should do (i.e., run on 3rd and short, pass on 3rd and long, etc.). But, Henning tends to "get cute." It's my own terminology. You may not like it, but hey...that's cool.
Bottom line, I think the Wildcat served a purpose, as I believe it masked in deficiencies we had on offense. With Henne having the equivalent of a full season of starting under his belt, and the addition of Marshall, I just don't think it should be relied on for anything more than the occasional red zone call.cowboy82nd and djphinfan like this. -
Everyone has their own opinion on how well he's done calling the plays this season but to say he's done very well???? You must be missing something to say that. In no way has he done very well. -
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I think this is an excellent point. Hennings main problem is that he kills drives as they are starting. He may not have completely awful play calls afterwards but it's normally too late to recover because of how he called the first play or two. -
Have we ever been satisfied with the Dolphins offensive coordinators?
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Don't understand why the 3 and 6 call was half as controversial as it was.
They were playing for a field goal in a situation in which it was perfectly reasonable to play for three, and selected a play they thought could get a couple of yards to move them from the 36 into more normal field goal range. -
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Going for 3 isn't a losers mentality, the idea that nothing besides going for 6 was acceptable is a Madden player mentality. If going for three in that situation was unacceptable, it's pretty much unacceptable in any situation that isn't a game winner by itself. -
As objectively and open-mindedly as I can possibly put it:
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I still say it was a new "wrinkle" to the conventional offense that was being run up until they unveiled it. Whether it was '08 or '09 is really rather academic. The bottom line is everyone knows we run it, so they game plan for it now. As a result, it has lost much of it's effectiveness. I'd rather keep Henne in the game, and run a conventional play, be it run or pass.
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I don't think it has lost its effectiveness by game planning. I think its lost its effectiveness because of the lack of quality blocking up front. JMO though.djphinfan and adamprez2003 like this. -
The reason for Hennings occasional downright comical lapses of judgment?
Senility.
Pretty soon hes going to be found walking down south beach wearing his pajamas at 4am, dragging his mobile IV along while yelling at imaginary critics...probably still defending the wildcat. -
I remember many plays that were highly successful but are not being used - why? What is the point of running a wildcat offense unless it surprises the defense and creates a big gain?
There are a million variations that haven't even been touched. How about a wildcat flea-flicker? How about running the wildcat with a tackle eligible as a hidden receiver in the redzone? If I can draw these plays, so can Henning. It's time for him to get creative or get replaced. -
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As for it's lack of effectiveness, I must wholeheartedly disagree with you re; my game planning theory. It is after all a copycat league. And, once the rest of the league saw Baltimore totally dismantle us in the playoffs (umm...what year was that again :headscratch:), it wasn't long before everyone else figured out a way to negate the effectiveness of it. However, you may have a point re; the blocking scheme, or lack thereof. That thought crossed my mind as well.
Nonetheless, I have stated my position and stand by it. Less Wildcat, more conventional run and pass plays (and, at logical times). We may just have to agree to disagree on that though. :knucks: -
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Dan, some words of advice. Less talking. More doing. Thank you.
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Just because a play works ONCE doesn't mean it will work again :no:
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