Chapter 1027: Deal with it calmly
tough! turbulent! violent!
On the first down, the Baltimore Ravens showed determination.
Not only are seven people rushing the pass, but they also hide their back moves in a rough and subtle way.
Obviously, the Baltimore Ravens believe that the Kansas Chiefs should choose Lee to maintain the ball breakthrough and get rid of the pressure at the front of the end zone; but at the same time, Reid also knows that Levi is a target and will not simply expose Levi, so Hubble Prediction, this is a fake fax run.
After all, Mahomes' passing does have the ability to break through, so the containment and oppression of false passes are objective and cannot be ignored.
Hubble, you guessed it.
Therefore, seven people rush the pass, Mahomes is the false target, they pretend to be restrained by the fake pass run, and the real target is Levi.
Moreover, two people double-teamed, and a third person followed closely to fill the position.
Levi had no chance and ran straight into the wall, losing three yards.
Second gear thirteen yards.
The Baltimore Ravens defensive players celebrated with high fives and their morale was high.
And what about Levi?
The clouds are light and the wind is gentle, and the waves are calm.
In the past two seasons, they have seen countless ups and downs. There is no need to transform into a Super Saiyan just because of this little thing. They can just follow the steps.
However, the intensity and momentum displayed by the Baltimore Ravens in the opening phase do require attention. Their entire rhythm and state are at a high point. The Kansas Chiefs cannot slow down and must mobilize as soon as possible.
The key point is still to be solid and steady, and the execution of the entire tactic needs to be resolute and crisp.
As soon as he turned around, Levi could see the looks from Mahomes and others. They thought Levi would say something, but Levi did not.
With a calm face on his face, Li Wei reorganized his formation and signaled that they were ready to continue the game——
Such a calm and indifferent performance allowed the Kansas Chiefs offensive team to quickly regain focus and get back on track.
nervous? Hot-blooded? Passion?
No need, really no need, just continue at your own pace.
This is the confidence of the two-time defending champion.
On the ten-yard line at the front of the end zone, thirteen yards on second down, what would the Kansas Chiefs choose?
Logically speaking, in the dangerous zone at the front of the end zone, it is better to choose a ground attack; but in the situation of 13 yards on the second gear, the offensive team needs to advance the yardage to the third gear to reduce the pressure, especially the Kansas Chiefs offensive team has excellent explosive power , Mahomes’ passing ability cannot be ignored.
Because of this, the Kansas Chiefs' offense is so unpredictable.
In the pocket, Levi was highly focused.
Everyone noticed the changes Jackson brought to the Baltimore Ravens offense, so much so that people forgot the overall transformation of the Baltimore Ravens defense this season.
The core reason is that legendary linebacker Suggs left Baltimore during the offseason and transferred to the Arizona Cardinals. The Baltimore Ravens defense lost its spiritual leader.
Although the addition of Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas has brought countless attention, Harbaugh has no intention of cultivating Thomas as a new leader, but completely changing the Baltimore Ravens' defensive strategy.
In the past, the Baltimore Ravens' defense was accustomed to deploying linebackers as the core. From Ray Lewis to Terrell Suggs, they have an excellent linebacker tradition.
However, Hubble showed his courage and courage, as well as his tactical wisdom and comprehensiveness, which is the foundation of a head coach.
Just like the offense was forced to switch from pocket quarterback to running quarterback in the middle of last season, this season the Baltimore Ravens defense has completely gotten rid of the core linebacker system and relies more on tactical combinations and random transfers on the spot to start the showdown.
To put it simply, it is somewhat similar to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2017 season, relying on the strength of the team and the wisdom of the head coach to complete the defense.
Now, in this team, the players Levi faced last season have undergone a major overhaul. Urban, Mosley, and Wendell are all gone, replaced by a group of blue-collar players who are slightly unfamiliar in the league-for a layman Levi, Said, these faces are even more unfamiliar.
Right defensive end Domata-Peko is a familiar face. This player who entered the league in 2006 and has been playing for the Cincinnati Bengals is an experienced veteran who has joined the Cincinnati Bengals in the past two seasons. The Denver Broncos face the Kansas City Chiefs twice a year.
In addition, all the players on the defensive front are slightly rusty.
But it is such a blue-collar team that performed well in the first two weeks of the regular season, only losing ten points against the Miami Dolphins and only seventeen points against the Arizona Cardinals.
While the entire league was rejoicing because of Jackson's emergence, this defensive team was conscientiously doing the dirty work to ensure victory——
Does this pattern sound familiar?
New England Patriots.
Over the past nearly two decades, Belichick has relied on this philosophy to create a peak dynasty, with the defense and special teams as the core to set the tone of the game. The offense relied on Brady to fill in the gaps at critical moments and win. One key battle after another where the score difference was within one possession.
What if Brady doesn’t show up, or maybe Lady Luck doesn’t care?
Then lose.
At least Belichick has won five Super Bowls.
However, such a model cannot be copied by everyone, because the head coach needs to have superior capabilities at the overall and tactical levels.
Now, Hubble is trying. As for the results, only actual combat can prove it.
Just the first wave of defense, the Baltimore Ravens defensive team performed well.
Levi could clearly sense that Hubble was like an invisible giant hand, manipulating the Transformers in front of him behind his back; but the season had just begun, Hubble was not very skilled, and the connection between the coach and the players was not yet complete. Like the Avatar.
Levi wasn't nervous.
Not only Levi, but also Reid was not nervous and issued tactical instructions step by step. The Kansas Chiefs had completed their formation and Mahomes announced the kickoff.
"Attack!"
With an order, the trivial footsteps and the collision of bodies made a rustling sound, and the entire Arrowhead Stadium was silent and held its breath.
Levi concentrated his attention and took in the formation of the defensive team in front of him.
It can be seen at a glance that the Baltimore Ravens did not play any tricks. The defense focused on the short passing area. They judged that Mahomes should connect with Kelsey.
In this situation, besides Levi, Kelsey is the best bridgehead; in order to prevent Kelsey from acting as a decoy, Hubble spread out other defensive players to mark one-on-one, and left the strength to mark Levi - —
They could not ignore Levi at any time.
Levi: Just in time.
Mahomes did not hesitate, did not hesitate, did not use any fake cover, and immediately stuffed the football into Levi's arms.
For the second time in a row, the Kansas City Chiefs opted for a ground attack, leaving the burden on Levi's shoulders.
This time, Hubble miscalculated.
Although Hubble still has a backup plan, the advantage of the tactical game lies with the Kansas Chiefs.
The focus of this wave of attacks is only one word, "quick".
With a kick of his feet, Li Wei jumped out like an arrow from a string.
(End of chapter)