JJ runs the option just as good as RS (or Ware) could

The option is horrible. He never pitches it. My guess is that it's because he fears screwing up the pitch.

he said that JJ did a good job as the Wildcat QB, which is a benefit because they don't have to spend practice time working with another QB. Shep is the motion man or the running back in the Wildcat

The option is a different animal...

I didn't hear the quote, but they were talking about that on the postgame show. When they were talking about it, my impression was that they were referring to the read option (not the sprint option with a pitchman)...and the major advantage was that the coaching staff liked to be have the option of throwing out of that formation.