Schaub at QB, Vick at RB /slot RB (1 Viewer)

[shakeybarn]

First off... it would be great to watch... some pitch n throw... you can imagine the possibilities.

I can't see Vick at RB running straight ahead... but more as a Reggie Bush like receiving back, reverses, flickers, etc....

I hope they do it for a handful of plays... and if they are smart (and make the playoffs) take the time to expand the playbook... it could go very wrong (i.e. Vick decapitation, turnover) or very well (home runs left and right as LBs scramble to be everywhere at once).

By STEVE HUMMER The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 12/13/06 Irving, Texas — They've heard it all at the Dallas Cowboys practice facility. Remember, Terrell Owens works there. So, linebacker Akin Ayodele wasn't even breathing hard over this curious little wisp floating on the breeze. "There's a rumor going around they might even put Vick back there," Ayodele said Tuesday to a visitor from Atlanta. "There" being the Falcons backfield, where Warrick Dunn and Jerious Norwood are questionable. "Vick" being Michael, the quarterback with the fancy feet. "Not like he can't. He can create so much trickery out of that — reverses, double reverses, halfback pass. I'm thinking about it and wondering — why haven't they thought about it before?" Suddenly, this is a defense susceptible to anything. The way the Cowboys played in losing to New Orleans 42-17 Sunday, they very well could give up 15 yards to a suggestion. Once a unit thought to be the spinal column of the Cowboys, the defense is facing a short week of regrouping and recrimination before Saturday night's game at the Georgia Dome. Some say the Saints exposed this defense by hanging on it season highs in points and yards (377 passing, 159 rushing). In one game, it was demoted four notches in league rank, from seventh in total defense to 11th. It has something to prove regardless who the Falcons hand the ball to — be it Vick or Morten Andersen.

 

[shakeybarn]

Probably just a ploy... but I can see ATL doing this early, via a "safe" (both injury-wise, as well as success rate) play so as to start the Cowboys on their worrisome toes.

 

[Loopdog]

im a huge Cowboys fan and also a huge Vick fan and i think it would be awesome if they did a little slash stuff with Mike. I mean i would prefer it didnt work vs Dallas, but I think it would be cool to see

 

[smcindoe]

I can't see Vick at RB running straight ahead... but more as a Reggie Bush like receiving back, reverses, flickers, etc....

We have no idea if Vick is a pass-catcher, so he could just be Reggie Bush without the receiving skills. Think about that for a minute.(Although it would be funny to see Vick line up as a WR, catch one pass, then turn to Lelie and yell "See! Was that so freaking hard?")

 

[shakeybarn]

im a huge Cowboys fan and also a huge Vick fan and i think it would be awesome if they did a little slash stuff with Mike. I mean i would prefer it didnt work vs Dallas, but I think it would be cool to see

Agree, it's good for the game, and given Vick's marketability... it could really take off.Course... with me... I'd love to see the wishbone in the NFL... Chargers.... LT and Mike Turner sweeping huge to the strong side... yikes! Pitch to LT... especially with LTs passing abilities.

 

[DoGdr]

I can't see Vick at RB running straight ahead... but more as a Reggie Bush like receiving back, reverses, flickers, etc....

We have no idea if Vick is a pass-catcher, so he could just be Reggie Bush without the receiving skills. Think about that for a minute.(Although it would be funny to see Vick line up as a WR, catch one pass, then turn to Lelie and yell "See! Was that so freaking hard?")

 

[Da Guru]

It makes perfect sense!

The Falcons see what the Saints are doing with Bush to open up their offense. With Schaub at qB Atlanta passing game would be better, with Vick playing RB, in the slot and flanking out it could pose some problems with the defense. I am suprised they have not done this sooner.

 

[bonesman]

I can't see Vick at RB running straight ahead... but more as a Reggie Bush like receiving back, reverses, flickers, etc....

We have no idea if Vick is a pass-catcher, so he could just be Reggie Bush without the receiving skills. Think about that for a minute.(Although it would be funny to see Vick line up as a WR, catch one pass, then turn to Lelie and yell "See! Was that so freaking hard?")

WOW!!!!that was F'n hilarious!!!! The residual laughter from that image is going to to be tremendous.

thanks dude

 

[switz]

I can't see Vick at RB running straight ahead... but more as a Reggie Bush like receiving back, reverses, flickers, etc....

We have no idea if Vick is a pass-catcher, so he could just be Reggie Bush without the receiving skills. Think about that for a minute.(Although it would be funny to see Vick line up as a WR, catch one pass, then turn to Lelie and yell "See! Was that so freaking hard?")

Almost sigworthy!!!

 

[Bowbiejuke]

Probably just a ploy... but I can see ATL doing this early, via a "safe" (both injury-wise, as well as success rate) play so as to start the Cowboys on their worrisome toes.

 

[Bri]

Ware gets back there quick, if they get too cute someone's gonna get smacked.