WR Baskett joins Colts in time for Fins

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - When Anthony Gonzalez went down with a knee injury, the Colts knew their offense would take on a different look, at least for awhile.

Dallas Clark will be more involved, but young Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie will be counted on to pick up the slack.

"It's time for Pierre and I to step up and really be prepared and not expect any leeway or any mercy given to us just because we are second year or rookie players. I expect to be on the same level as all the veterans," said Collie, the team's fourth-round draft pick from BYU.

Peyton Manning knows he'll need his young guys to grow up fast.

"You can't draw up a play saying this ball's going to go to Dallas Clark. You call it that way, but the defense gives you a different look you might not expect. Pierre and Austin gotta be ready at all times," said Manning.

Meanwhile, the search to fill Gonzalez’ roster spot is over. The Colts signed veteran receiver Hank Baskett to help out while Gonzalez recovers.

Baskett, who played against the Colts in the preseason as his Eagles came to Lucas Oil Stadium, spent four years in Philadelphia. He started a handful of games, catching six touchdowns, half of them coming last year in the Eagles run to the NFC Championship Game. The 6'4', 220 pound receiver was waived two days ago to make room for Michael Vick on the active roster, but he was on the field in Indy Thursday afternoon wearing number 81 as the Colts resumed practice.

Peyton said the signing should help.

"Feels good to have another veteran. Now, hopefully, we can catch him up to speed as much as possible. If we have to put him in there to play, he'd be ready. It's a lot of offense to learn in a couple days, but he's been in a complicated system in Philadelphia, he's a veteran and could only help," said Manning.

As solid as the Colts defense played against Jacksonville, they'll have to prepare for Miami's wildcat, an offensive wrinkle that's taken the league by storm. Running back Ronnie Brown has made it work but defensive tackle Ed Johnson, returning from his one-game suspension, is schooled in its success.

"Wildcat is just trying to get your best players on the field and get them the ball in the best positions, that's what they're trying to do and it's our job to stop them," said Johnson.

Head coach Jim Caldwell said the wildcat presents several problems for a defense.

"It's not based on deception a whole lot. It's based on the fact that they have a guy back there with a ball in his hands that can hurt you a number of different ways. Obviously, primarily, in the run, but he can throw the ball."

The Dolphins will try out their offense against a Colts defense brimming with confidence.