Chapter 210: Baring teeth and dancing claws
“Wow.”
NBC TV station defeated many opponents in fierce competition to seize the exclusive live broadcast rights of the 2017 season opener. Al-Michaels, a professional commentator with more than 30 years of experience, personally sat in to accompany the audience to witness this historical moment. .
As soon as it started, I was amazed.
"I mean, wow."
"This is the most scrappy Gillette Stadium that I can remember. Of course, we've seen a lot of history here, but today is different."
"today."
"We are about to witness the first Asian first-round pick step onto the professional football field. There is no doubt that this is a historic moment."
"He is about to face the current No. 1 player in the league and the most successful team in the past fifteen years. This will be a severe challenge, but it also adds some flavor to the historical moment."
"It's a good thing for the audience; but we have to worry about, is it too cruel for this rookie?"
"In the preseason, this rookie has proven with practical actions that he can adapt to professional confrontation, but the problem is that professional competition is not one collision or two collisions, but thousands of collisions."
"That's the point. Robert Griffin III is the best example."
"So, how Andy Reid plans it is a key; whether the Kansas Chiefs' decision to select two running backs in the draft hides their concerns about the rookie's ability to compete, we have no way of knowing. , but definitely a focus.”
"By the way, we forgot something important."
"Lee. Wei."
"This rookie is called Levi and wears the Kansas City Chiefs jersey No. 23. If you are interested, you can follow us."
"Of course, outside of Levi, this game is much more than that..."
In the live broadcast room, Michaels was doing his pre-match commentary dutifully.
On the edge of the court, Reid looked for Levi in the crowd with a slight worry——
Originally, he didn't need to worry. Football is a team sport, and even if there is pressure, it often all falls on the shoulders of the quarterback.
But now the topic discussion of "Rookie VS Goat" is completely out of control. Everyone is discussing it on the entire social network. The hashtag has become a hot search. Even the coaching staff has seen it, let alone the players?
The NCAA is the NCAA, the NFL is completely different...
Reid was stunned for a moment, and his thoughts were cut off in advance before he could continue. He knew that he did not need to worry about Levi. His calmness and boldness in the final moment of the United States Championship was definitely not an accident.
So, what did Reid see?
"Levi, what are you looking at?" Mahomes was a little excited and impetuous. He couldn't help but sit down, stand, sit down, and stand again, as if there was a dog curled up on the bench. Hedgehog-like.
Levi's face was full of seriousness, "No. 12."
Number twelve across the pitch?
Brady.
Smith immediately understood and exchanged glances with Kelsey and others, "Levi, there is no need to pay attention to the news, just focus on the game."
Levi nodded, but his eyes still did not shift.
Kelsey sighed softly, "Levi." But she didn't know how to comfort her.
Levi, "Oh, I'm just curious, he doesn't have three heads and six arms."
Kelsey was stunned, "What?"
Levi shrugged lightly, "I mean, No. 12 is also an ordinary person. I am a little disappointed. I also expected a green face, fangs, three heads and six arms, like Superman; but obviously, he is not, he is just like us." "He needs Relying on my teammates, and we are also 53 people fighting together, I feel that I am ready to fight against an ordinary person."
Everyone: This...
Involuntarily, they exchanged glances, and a smile crept onto their lips.
Although no one has said it clearly, invisible pressure is definitely on their chest, including the New England Patriots' incredible comeback in the Super Bowl last season, the combination of Belichick and Brady, and their playoff loss to New England two years ago. The Patriots' nightmare, these pressures quietly heated up in the heated vortex of "rookie vs. goat" that became more and more intense throughout the league, and finally evolved into an indescribable tension and anxiety.
Quietly, it affects everyone.
Even Reed is no exception.
But now, when Levi said this, the tight pressure slowly relaxed like an unsealed balloon, and the smile returned to the corner of his mouth.
Therefore, should they lament that Li Wei's newborn calf is not afraid of tigers and is completely unaffected, or should they praise Li Wei, a master of art, for his bold words to wake up the dreamer?
Quietly, the Kansas City Chiefs have also regained their normalcy and liberated themselves from the shackles of the media, which is crucial to this game.
"Every year, players entering the NFL from the NCAA need to go through a shocking education. If players think that the NFL is just an NCAA with more complex tactics, then they will inevitably hit a wall, because the NFL is far more than that."
"The whole confrontation, the whole intensity, the whole rhythm, it's all different."
"Last season, Levi's Crimson Tide senior and former Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry hit the rookie wall. His performance throughout the season was less than one-fifth of the NCAA data, which is disappointing."
"Now, Henry's successor Levi is about to experience the professional game, so Chris, what do you think of Levi's performance?"
Michaels is partnered with former NFL wide receiver Chris Collinsworth today. This elegant gentleman only played for the Cincinnati Bengals for eight seasons, but made the Pro Bowl in three seasons and the All-American second team in three seasons. The performance is outstanding.
And as a commentator, his seventeen Sports Emmy Awards are the best resume.
"He needs some time." Collinsworth gave an objective view.
"Judging from the situation in the preseason, he has the ability, but lacks durability and consistency. It is often difficult to effectively maintain the level in strong confrontations."
"The New England Patriots are a strong offensive team, but people always tend to overlook their defense. Don't forget that Belichick is a linebacker coach and has proven himself as a defensive coordinator."
"The Patriots' defense saved the team's season more than once and extended their Super Bowl hopes. Last season, their defense ranked first in the league and their ground defense ranked fourth in the league. This was the basis for their super comeback in the Super Bowl. They had zero shutouts throughout the second half. Regular season MVP Matt Ryan, this defensive team is very scary.”
"So, Levi needs time."
"We should give him some room to grow. The suspense of the outcome of this game should still come from the two quarterbacks..."
Bah bah bah, the pregame analysis continues and the game is ready.
In the coin guessing session, the New England Patriots guessed correctly and they chose the venue, which also meant that the Kansas Chiefs would take the lead in the first half.
Then, the special teams of both sides came on stage, with the New England Patriots kicking off the ball and the Kansas City Chiefs returning the ball to determine the starting position of the first offense.
Suddenly, Gillette Stadium erupted in boos.
Porphyrin!
Porphyrin!
Rookie! Rookie, rookie!
It was overwhelming and cathartic, and the entire stadium began to shake again.
Following the sound, you can see a figure wearing No. 23 jersey appearing in the special teams team on the Kansas Chiefs side.
Levi?
Wait, Levi?
(End of this chapter)