Chapter 200 A Little Surprise
The air was burning, and for a short moment, I dreamed back to Bryant-Denny Stadium, and the raging heat wave from Arrowhead Stadium ignited the red tide storm in my body.
Then, Levi started.
A step forward, moving towards Mahomes, the two first-year rookies cooperated, and Mahomes handed the football to Levi.
From the corner of his vision, Levi could see the pressure coming towards him——
Pass rush pressure.
The San Francisco 49ers adopt a "4-3" defensive formation, and the four defensive fronts often use blitz tactics; but their current head coach Kyle Shanahan is a coach who is typically good at offense but not defense. So the key will be him working with the defensive coordinator.
Robert Saleh served as the defensive quality controller for the Seattle Seahawks, a team that was feared throughout the league from 2011 to 2013. However, this season is his first time as a defensive coordinator, and he only uses tactics on paper. Whether it can evolve into a practical strategy will also be a big question mark.
At least, the preseason is a testing platform.
Shali is a linebacker coach, and he is very good at using linebackers to cover short passing areas. The same is true at this time. In the surprise tactic, a linebacker is brought forward to join the defensive front and break through the pocket protection in an instant.
Moreover, the point is that the San Francisco 49ers assigned a player to specifically mark the running back, not to target Levi, but to prevent the Kansas Chiefs from fake running and using the quarterback as bait to subvert their surprise tactics with the running back.
Just by rushing the ball, you can see that NFL field tactics are more complex and detailed. Each area is divided like a sand table, and the whole is linked. It tests the player's emergency handling ability and interpretation of his team's tactics. and application capabilities.
Levi remained focused, capturing the movements of the defensive front, linebackers and cornerbacks from before the kickoff, keenly grasping the key in the intertwined dynamics——
Number ninety-four.
No. 94 of the San Francisco 49ers, Solomon Thomas has a ferocious look in his eyes, ferocious and bloody, firmly locking the figures of Levi and Mahomes. No matter who it is, he will show off his abilities.
Levi?
Thomas noticed the handover between Mahomes and Levi and was overjoyed:
It came just in time.
He quickened his pace, opened his arms, and a hungry tiger pounced on him, causing a bloody storm.
Wait, fake running and real passing?
The Kansas Chiefs unexpectedly chose a fake run and a real pass tactic instead of a fake run and pass. Wasn't this just caught by the San Francisco 49ers?
Thomas is 100% focused. Although he really wants to teach Levi a lesson, he will not forget the team's tactics because of personal grudges. As long as he can sack the quarterback, and in front of Levi, he will do the same. Be able to prove yourself.
With one step and one turn of his body, Thomas had already changed direction and rushed towards Mahomes.
It has to be said that before the draft, Thomas was generally considered to be the first round or even the top three picks, not without reason. Not only was his physical fitness excellent, but his performance at Stanford University was also convincing. If it weren't for the Kansas Chiefs disrupting the situation, Thomas would He may not fall to the third round.
In front of you, that's it.
Although he weighs 256 pounds (118 kilograms), he is still able to maintain his flexibility. He changes direction immediately and follows the inertia of his forward motion towards Mahomes. His arms are spread out like a big net. The ground covers the sky and interferes with Mahomes' passing vision before a sack or impact.
Mahomes backpedaled back and forth.
Step by step, the distance between Thomas and Mahomes is shortening.
But he never expected that a figure cut across from the left and did not appear in the field of vision. Instead, he intercepted from below, disrupting the tight airflow between Thomas and Mahomes and instantly overturning the entire situation.
Thomas was stunned: What's going on?
Bang!
Before Thomas had time to react, he felt a huge force that cut him off, and the unreasonable impact hit him head-on. His chest felt tight and his vision went dark.
Number twenty-three.
Number twenty-three?
The San Francisco 49ers were guarding the running back, while the Kansas City Chiefs were guarding the opposing team's rush. Levi played an important role. He first faked a real pass to interfere with the opponent's judgment; then after the bait failed, he transformed into the sixth offensive lineman and became the last piece of the puzzle for Mahomes' pocket protection——
While the San Francisco 49ers use a five-man pass rush, the Kansas City Chiefs use a six-man protection.
Levi's block bought valuable breathing space for Mahomes. He completed the observation immediately and completed the pass with his right hand.
And what about Levi?
Bend your knees, lower your center of gravity, accurately grasp Thomas' knees, rush and lift, and then Thomas rolls over like a sandbag.
Bailey: I've seen this episode!
boom!
Thomas was thrown directly over his shoulder. He flipped 360 degrees and landed on his back. Every muscle in his body was wailing. He didn't even have time to feel ashamed and angry. His brain was at a loss. He had no idea what was happening. Above, a circle of sparrows are flying in a circle.
Levi patted the hem of his clothes, with a relaxed look on his face, looking like he had not expended any effort. He looked back at the figure lying on the ground with his eyes broken, and shook his head gently:
I just said, you can't.
"Levi! Levi Levi!"
Mahomes shouted happily, high-fiving Levi again in celebration.
At this time, Levi looked up and noticed that after Mahomes had just gained enough time to observe and adjust, he boldly sent a long pass. The football flew a full thirty-five yards before finding the outside receiver to complete the connection.
One hit, a punch.
The Kansas Chiefs rarely showed explosive power. This was also an offensive method that was not seen when Smith was the starting quarterback. The studio commentators were talking a lot, and they couldn't help but re-evaluate Mahomes.
"...But the real surprise is Levi."
"The focus is on pick-and-rolls to buy time for the quarterback; it's also on head-on confrontation. Since the rookie training camp, people have been worried about Levi's confrontation ability. At least from now on, Levi is not afraid of confrontation, and has already Be prepared for confrontation.”
"Wow."
"Who would have thought that this young man would actually show off his splitting ability in his first appearance? Levi's next performance is exciting."
Thomas finally came to his senses, stood up awkwardly on the ground, and looked at Levi again with something more complex in his eyes.
Maybe he underestimated Li Wei?
Mahomes and Levi's first combined effort advanced thirty-five yards, crossed the half court, and reached the 40-yard line of the San Francisco 49ers' half.
The heat at Arrowhead Stadium ignited instantly.
Then, without hesitation, the Kansas City Chiefs lined up again for the next offense.
This time, it was a quick short pass. Mahomes took a quick shot after kicking off the ball, minimizing the reaction time of the San Francisco 49ers defense, finding the substitute tight end, and advancing five yards neatly.
Second gear five yards.
The Kansas Chiefs' combination of fast and slow, long and short passing tactics was like a combo punch that made the San Francisco 49ers defensive team unable to react. Immediately afterwards, Mahomes announced the kickoff again and directly handed the football to——
Levi.
(End of chapter)