Sorry Fins, Cardinals Totally had 'Wildcat' First, Only It's Called 'Pahokee'

Supposedly the Miami Dolphins somehow invented a formation this year called the "Wildcat," which takes advantage of having versatile players other than quarterback receive the snap and either run or throw ... or run some other trickery. We've seen the Ravens and Chiefs, for example, score TDs with their QB as a receiver on plays from this formation; and we're seeing it used more and more.

Well, the first-year coach (at the time) Ken Whisenhunt of the Arizona Cardinals installed this formation last season, only it's called the "Pahokee" and they use a receiver to take the snap.

You see, Anquan Boldin is built like a RB -- nearly identical size and build to Ryan Grant -- runs like an elite wideout, and can throw the football -- he played QB in high school and even a bit at Florida State. Pahokee, by the way, is the name of his high school, hence the name.

So far, all the Cards have done is run the ball a few times with Boldin ... but that doesn't mean we won't see more variety moving forward, especially as their cushion in the NFC West grows.

"I think we're scratching the surface of what we can do," coach Ken Whisenhunt said. "We were definitely waiting until we were sure Anquan was back to full health. It's a little bit different catching the ball outside and running it inside. You're a lot more susceptible to contact and hits."

The receiver they call "Q," seems to be excited about the promise of the formation moving forward,

"It's just something defenses have to prepare for, something extra," Boldin said. "I think we give a variety of looks to defenses already, but you put something like that in, it just gives them something else to worry about."

The Cardinals are obviously not publicly disclosing everything they've put in for the Pahokee, but speculation is a keeper for Q, an option with Q and Tim Hightower, and a few passing plays. The only issue is that Kurt Warner would have to line up at receiver.

Speaking of which, not everyone is overly excited about the formation ...

"I don't like the offense," a smiling Warner said of the Pahokee. "I just know the ball is not in my hands on those plays. It's in a good player's hands, but not mine."

Spoken like a true MVP.