[CowboyIndian]

Most of the wildcat formations in the entire world of football involved a running back taking the snap and actually running.  What that play is up to just isn't a mystery to defensive coordinators anymore.  Furthermore,  running it with Gaffney allows a quick game prep instruction to the defensive leader on the field:  If  12  splits out and 25 lines up in his place,  keep stacked against the run.  Now, maybe  most opponents aren't  mentally agile enough to adapt in realtime,  or it all happens so fast that opponents can't adjust,  but  I'd think Luck split out  is a near zero threat if he's covered and a part time running back is the guy who'd have to pass.

If we line up in the "I" or another pass/run formation and then shift to wildcard, how does the D respond? It gives them something else to have to think about, react to....and practise.

[CowboyIndian]

Most of the wildcat formations in the entire world of football involved a running back taking the snap and actually running.  What that play is up to just isn't a mystery to defensive coordinators anymore.  Furthermore,  running it with Gaffney allows a quick game prep instruction to the defensive leader on the field:  If  12  splits out and 25 lines up in his place,  keep stacked against the run.  Now, maybe  most opponents aren't  mentally agile enough to adapt in realtime,  or it all happens so fast that opponents can't adjust,  but  I'd think Luck split out  is a near zero threat if he's covered and a part time running back is the guy who'd have to pass.

If we line up in the "I" or another pass/run formation and then shift to wildcard, how does the D respond? It gives them something else to have to think about, react to....and practise.