Chapter 883 United as One
"Focus."
Pasagon reminded himself.
Passagon has been struggling to keep up, but clearly, it's not an easy task.
Although this is not the first time he has come on as a substitute for Houston, he has also experienced such a scene at the end of overtime in the American League finals. However, each time the situation is different, it always takes some time to adapt.
Not to mention, the Los Angeles Rams offense is making it even more difficult.
Pasagon knew that he couldn't be anxious. The more anxious he was, the more likely he was to make mistakes. The only thing he could do was to remind himself to stay focused and observe the overall situation.
Linebackers, like quarterbacks, must know where they are on the field and the situations they face, otherwise the ending will be very ugly.
After the kickoff, Pasagon paused for a moment and made a gesture to defend the pass, deceiving the offensive linemen directly in front of him. However, he immediately accelerated and quickly passed through the gap between the offensive line and the defensive line. Pass--
It's a little difficult.
Because Pasagon is a defensive end, he is even bigger and stronger than Watt, 6.6 feet (201 cm), 289 pounds (131 kg). After being selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 59th overall pick in the second round last season, Lee Germany liked his versatility and after learning that he also played the tight end position in college, he transformed him into a linebacker.
A 6.6-foot linebacker?
This sounds like fantasy, but in fact, after two seasons of polishing, Passagon is blooming at the linebacker position.
At this time, Pasagon's movements were a little clumsy and slow. The movement of "getting out of the gap" was obviously not something that just anyone could accomplish.
However, Pasagon took full advantage of his strength and size, and actually squeezed out, like a giant, covering Gauff.
At this point, it seemed that it was too late to sack. Seeing Goff preparing to pass the ball, Pasagon reflexively raised his hands, preparing to block the ball.
With his height and long arms, Pasagon was like a giant ape, tightly covering Gaofu's field of vision.
The 6.3-foot (191 cm) Gaof has a slender figure, but standing in front of Pasagon at a distance of three yards, it seems as if he is facing the Himalayas, with the mountains looking up.
He paused in his steps, swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and his heart contracted.
However, Goff had no time to hesitate, because Jones was already close at hand, and before he even had time to adjust, Goff had already waved his arm to force the pass——
The parabola of football rises high and barely crosses Pasagon's fingertips, but what about the downward curve?
Obviously, in order to successfully climb over the mountain and break the net, Goff had to raise the parabola, but at the same time he had no vision for passing and did not dare to risk a long pass. In the end, the rugby ball could only aim at the mid-pass area, completely raise the parabola, and the rugby ball's flight time in the air was shortened. long, attracting the attention of the whole audience.
Suddenly, there was a storm.
Goff's passing target is clearly: Cooks.
In the most difficult, dangerous and hasty moments, what comes to Goff's mind is still his most trusted passing target.
In an instant, the white air waves from the defensive team gathered towards Cooks.
Linebacker Ford, cornerback Fowler, cornerback Ward, safety Murray.
They were swarming from all directions.
Fowler, who was originally facing off against Cooks, immediately stepped forward to get close to Cooks. His flexible steps appeared in front of Cooks, getting closer to the rugby position; Cooks also immediately regained his position. , the two people were going back and forth, squeezing shoulders and refusing to give in.
Fowler, not prevailing.
Cooks is a small wide receiver, one size smaller than Fowler in height and body, but Cooks makes full use of his own advantages, getting around lightly and nimbly, without being slippery, and there is no way to suppress him.
Although Fowler is not a big cornerback, he seems clumsy and slow in comparison with Cooks at this time, and it seems that Cooks is about to lose control.
At the critical moment, Fowler forced his shoulder to block the position and squeezed out, occupying the runway in an unreasonable way, trying to squeeze Cooks out.
Unexpectedly, Cooks simply bent his knees and ducked, staggered the confrontation, slipped out from the gap under Fowler's arm, and then immediately used the power of straightening his knees to jump up like a spring.
Cooks and football, like the painting of God creating Adam, are approaching quickly; the difference is that God created Adam as a separation, while Cooks and football are converging, and the current draws them closer.
But at this moment, a figure appeared out of the sky, drew a line of the Milky Way, and beat the mandarin ducks with a stick.
That's... Ford?
Linebacker Ford, the player who briefly took on the responsibility of planning the defensive linebackers after Houston left the game, is 100% focused at this time.
Kick on the ground and run. Pause, brake.
Kick off the ground again and take off.
A series of movements, sudden stops and quick turns, his light steps remained agile, and his attention was completely focused on that football.
Then.
Lean back, extend, the body and arms have been fully stretched, extended to the extreme, reaching back, intercepting between the football and Cooks.
Oops, it's still a little bit worse. The arc of Goff's pass still exceeded expectations.
Ford immediately realized that he couldn't intercept the ball with one hand and couldn't control the football.
Without hesitation or hesitation, Ford stretched his fingers, appeared on the downward trajectory of the football, and flicked it with his fingertips.
Swish, swish, he could clearly feel the texture of his fingertips rubbing the surface of the rugby leather, but he couldn't control it, so he could only push it with all his strength.
The rugby ball changed its flight trajectory, escaped from Cooks' control area, and rushed out laterally, instantly cutting off the breath of the entire audience.
Immediately afterwards, a figure leaped to the top and charged out horizontally.
That's...Ward.
Heh.
Everyone stopped breathing.
Charvarius Ward, this year's undrafted rookie, came on as a substitute in the second half of the Super Bowl. He is unknown and even has few scouting reports. However, considering the poor defensive strength of the Kansas Chiefs' second line, it seems that this cornerback can come on as a substitute. No need to make a fuss.
At this moment, it was this undrafted rookie who burst out from the cracks in the stone——
He took a diving leap, sliding and sprinting all the way in a baseball-like manner.
Where the football is falling, open your arms and wrap your arms around the football.
Then, hold her tightly with all your strength.
"Interception!"
Nantz roared angrily, stood up with a slap on the table, and all the earphones and equipment fell down with a clatter, but he didn't care. He grabbed the earphones and didn't have time to put them back on. He just pointed the microphone at his mouth and vented incessantly.
"The Kansas City Chiefs defense once again performed a textbook team effort."
"Jones blitzes, Passagon interferes, puts incredible pressure on Goff."
"Fowler faced off closely, Ford flew to destroy the pass, and Ward leaped to control the ball, completing the outflank of Cooks with an unparalleled gesture."
"And that's not all."
"The pressure from the defensive front, the security guard and the cornerback's coverage block the short passing area, and the pressure is rolling towards the opponent layer by layer."
"In the end, the Kansas Chiefs defense relied on the strength of the team to work together to complete the interception."
"Unbelievable, God, this, this is a team effort for sure!"
"Interception!"
Nantz roared.
"Interception!"
The voice was hoarse and passionate.
"Interception! It's an interception! The Kansas City Chiefs defense intercepted Goff's pass attempt!"
The blood is boiling.
(End of chapter)