Chapter 136 Golden Supporting Role
The NFL Draft is more complex and exciting than any other sport because of the numerous positions on the field and the hard salary cap with no room for adjustment.
Now, there are still four full months until the draft, and the competition for NFL playoff seats has entered a sprint. Logically speaking, the focus should be on the Super Bowl; however, the reality is different. The layout surrounding the draft has been fully launched, and not only Conspiracies, conspiracies, and traps.
Rivera is also an old fox who knows how to use Shula's previous work experience with the Jacksonville Jaguars to find out information for their draft.
Likewise, Shula is no exception, "Coach, in the Jaguars, team manager Caldwell pays more attention to the market effect. Even if they are interested in Levi, it is not because of Levi's ability. Therefore, we only need to guide the news a little bit." , just let Caldwell notice Watson’s appeal.”
Rivera frowned slightly, "Deshaun Watson?"
After a pause, Rivera shook his head, "Instead of promoting Watson, it is better to promote Lamar Jackson. His market value is higher than Watson."
Shula came up with another idea, "If this is the case, should we promote Watson to win the Heisman Award and prevent Caldwell from falling in love with Levi because of the Heisman Award?"
Rivera shook his head again and said meaningfully, "We not only need to guard against the outside, but we must also not forget about the inside."
Click till then.
However, Shula understood immediately——
Carolina Panthers manager David Jetman is not interested in running backs.
Rivera had a fierce dispute with Jetman during the draft in April this year. Not to mention that the running back was not selected in the first round, and Derrick Henry was even missed in the second round.
As a result, the Carolina Panthers' season took a heavy toll.
Now that the new draft is just around the corner, will Jetman be willing to listen to Rivera and select a running back this time?
If Jetman wants to pay attention to Levi, then the Heisman Award is an important plus.
So, if the Carolina Panthers want to compete with the Jacksonville Jaguars in the draft, they need to increase their chip weight——
For example, improve your draft stock.
You know, every difference in NFL first-round picks can be worth millions of dollars.
Shula looked at Rivera, who had a calm expression but showed a decisive look on his face. He let out a sigh of relief and vaguely guessed Rivera's decision:
That's fine too.
The season is coming to an end, and both the mind and body have reached their limits. Since there is no hope for the playoffs, the team can relax a little for tomorrow's game, avoid injuries to the greatest extent, and prepare for the new season next year. There is no need. To hurt the enemy in the same area is to take risks.
In the long run, this is a good idea.
In this room, the bustling eyes were focused on Levi.
Perhaps, from an overall perspective, the situation of running backs in the NFL and NCAA is indeed facing more and more challenges, but the perspectives of head coaches and team managers are different. No head coach will openly deny the importance of running backs. Even a pass-heavy team dominated by the West Coast offense is the same.
As the University of Alabama reached the Peach Bowl and reached the National Championship Finals, Levi dedicated his first 2,000-yard season in his career, and his season statistics were close to last season's Heisman Award winner Derrick Henry. This also made Levi Stand under the spotlight and become the subject of everyone's discussion.
The reason is very intuitive——
Derrick Henry's strength and toughness can be seen with the eyes. His brilliance and success can be admired but not made a fuss about.
But Levi is not. From appearance to experience to resume, this rookie running back is actually able to write such results, but the same data brings completely different impacts.
One step at a time, Levi is becoming the biggest surprise in this year's NCAA competition. On the other side, Watson, unwilling to be lonely, finally made his voice.
This season has not been easy for Deshaun Watson.
Last season, the still young and inexperienced Watson was completely suppressed by the two running backs Derrick Henry and Christian McCaffrey, and finally ranked third in the Heisman Award selection.
This season, Watson, who has been fully transformed and upgraded, has once again become a foil. In the first half of the season, he was Jackson's foil, and in the second half of the season, he was Levi's foil.
What does this feel like?
Just like a golden supporting character in a soap opera, he rolls around, gets stabbed and fakes his death. He does all the hard work and no bloody work, and wins countless applause and cheers, but he can never stand under the spotlight. Apart from being in a miserable state, Nothing was gained.
and.
What is very bad and very pitiful is that the Clemson Tigers have been strong and top-notch throughout this season, defeating strong opponents along the way, closely following the footsteps of the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm to maintain an undefeated season, and severely defeated Jackson's Louisville. The Cardinals left behind and became the first team in the United States.
result!
However, he stumbled before the end. Like the Louisville Cardinals, Watson experienced three frightening minutes in the game against the University of Pittsburgh, which was not ranked in the NCAA. In the end, he lost to his opponent "43:42" at home and was unable to finish the season. The invincible golden body lasted until the end.
Fortunately among the misfortunes, the Clemson Tigers performed well overall during the season. This defeat did not cause more damage. In the end, they successfully stopped the bleeding, ranked second in the NCAA rankings, and successfully advanced to the National Championship stage.
Despite this, Watson still broke into a cold sweat.
From Jackson to Watson, the two favorites for the Heisman Trophy stumbled one after another, embarrassing themselves and losing their fortunes, which also made them both angry at Levi.
Jackson has fallen behind and has no chance to prove himself; but Watson still has a chance, and he is eager to prove himself. That thought and desire is stronger and more turbulent than ever.
He needs to make his voice heard, he needs to prove his existence——
He is not a supporting character.
If there is only one superstar in the NCAA in the 2016 season, it will be him, Deshaun Watson.
He will defeat Levi, he will step on Levi's shoulders to reach the top, he will win the championship from Levi openly, and he will make all the media realize their stupidity and ignorance.
On December 31, at 9 a.m., the Peach Bowl kicked off first.
The University of Alabama defeated the University of Washington without a fight. After witnessing Levi's outstanding performance that was still strong and stable, the high morale of Clemson University has also climbed to the top. There is no need for the head coach to mobilize the team. firmly united together.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, the Festivus Bowl kicked off at the University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals. The NCAA's second-ranked Clemson University faced off against the third-ranked Ohio State University.
The tip of a needle hits the awning, and the sparks hit the earth.
The two teams have a season record of 12 wins and one loss, and both teams have shown top competitive status. The suspense of victory or defeat may be very close. Depending on the performance on the spot, the game has opportunities for both sides.
However, I never expected——
Watson said, I have a different opinion.
Today’s fifth update.
(End of this chapter)