Antrel Rolle could give Giants a 'Wildcat' look for Cowboys

The addition of safety Antrel Rolle could also change the face of the New York Giants' offense.

The Giants have been among the dwindling minority of NFL teams that do not use the ``Wildcat'' formation. The Dallas Cowboys call it the ``Razorback,'' but by any name it is a derivation of the single wing.

Arizona had Rolle take the direct snap in the ``Wildcat'' a few times last season. He gained nine yards on one run and had an incompletion on his only pass, which became a no-play because of a penalty.

At an introductory news conference on Friday, Rolle lobbied to be a two-way player. Rolle, a heralded high-school quarterback, told reporters that he can throw the football ``a million miles'' and is comfortable with the run, too.

``Once I'm here, I think they will get a pretty good feel of what kind of athlete I am,'' Rolle said. ``Whether they're going to use me with that, I don't know yet. I hope so. I think it brings another dimension to football. It's something that also can excite the fans."

Giants coach Tom Coughlin was noncommittal about adding the ``Wildcat,'' saying of Rolle ``he's a very talented guy.''

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