Chapter 215 The nightmare repeats
The nightmare is back.
The familiar feeling of déjà vu gripped my heart tightly, making me breathless.
Reed bent his knees and adjusted himself slightly, trying to ease the burning sensation in his heart.
It’s not that he doesn’t believe in running backs, but that he is inclined to pass the ball in his bones. What’s more, Smith felt hot today, with a passing success rate of 80%. The entire passing attack was very smooth and performed well——
In three quarters of the game, Smith scored three passing touchdowns, which is not bad.
However, the Kansas City Chiefs still fell behind.
Not only did the nightmare of facing the New England Patriots awaken in his mind, but the nightmare of key moments in important games in the past three seasons also awakened again. Reid didn't realize that the memory was so clear.
Like inner demons.
So, should he change his strategy? How should we adjust the direction?
running back.
This is the answer.
In fact, the answer has always been there, and it has been there since Jamal Charles was retired for the season last year; everyone said that the Kansas Chiefs were crazy and selected two running backs in the draft today, but Reid knew that this It's the key piece the team needs.
Maybe, now is the time.
In the first three quarters of the game, Smith was in excellent condition and he didn't want the rookie running back to take too much responsibility, but now there is no time to hesitate.
must. immediately.
The ending may succeed or fail, but at least you should start trying now, otherwise it will be too late to wait until the playoffs to try again.
Looking forward, his eyes fell on those players, and at a glance he could see the focused and calm Levi——
Imagine stepping onto the NFL field for the first time in your career and completing a 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, becoming the first hot topic of the new season. Then you turn around and become a wedding dress for others, quietly retreating from the spotlight. .
If it were another player, he would be disappointed, if not angry.
But Levi didn't.
Always focused, always committed, and conscientious in completing tactical tasks. An important reason why Smith's passing accuracy was so amazing today is that Levi acted as an excellent bait, firmly holding the attention of the opposing defensive team. It can be seen that, Belichick is also focusing on Levi.
Stand under the spotlight and seize opportunities firmly; retreat from the spotlight and be willing to be a green leaf.
Everything is the same as the temperament shown in the last wave of winning touchdowns in the National Championship Game.
This is the real leader.
"Rookie VS Goat"?
Who knows, maybe it really can become a footnote that defines this game.
Thinking of this, Reid picked up the tactical board, covered his mouth, and issued tactical instructions.
On the court, Smith received instructions from his headphones, his face calm.
Smith has always been a dedicated team player. Although he was the No. 1 pick, whether he was with the San Francisco 49ers or now with the Kansas City Chiefs, he did not have the arrogance of a proud man.
Some people say that it is too mediocre without the temperament of a king; but others say that this is team spirit, and rugby needs such a cooperative spirit.
Smith conveyed the tactics immediately.
Then, Smith glanced at Levi, and Levi also looked at Smith calmly.
An exchange of glances is enough.
Smith clenched his fist heavily and said, "The battle has just begun."
In the fourth quarter, the Kansas Chiefs' first offense was ten yards on first down.
The Kansas Chiefs offense ended its huddle and turned around to line up at the 25-yard line. The so-called gathering means gathering together to discuss tactics.
It is not common in the NCAA, but in the NFL, a meeting must be held before almost every offense. This is the starting point for tactical layout and communication and cooperation.
Occasionally, there is a "no-huddle offense" where the coaching staff completely hands over the power of tactical decision-making to the quarterback, saving huddle time and improving the offensive rhythm.
Manning is the undisputed master of the no-huddle offense in the entire league. The Denver Broncos' offense in the 2013 season was unstoppable.
However, the no-gathering attack is not a tactic that everyone can master. If you don't pay attention, it will be a disaster, a complete disaster.
Now that the meeting is over, every offensive player knows his or her responsibilities, like a puzzle piece, assuming their responsibilities at different positions, and finally puts together the entire offensive formation in an attempt to break through the defense.
Levi is no exception.
Standing behind Smith, it was still an ordinary pistol formation, but at this time, he was observing, taking in all the positions of the offensive and defensive teams——
The offensive team is taking action, and the defensive team is also taking action.
Belichick also knew that Smith's long pass was a shortcoming, so he left a safety guard in the backcourt, and other players generally pressed forward, forming a dense blockade in the short pass area.
Moreover, the Kansas Chiefs' passing points are relatively concentrated, with wide receiver Hill and tight end Kelsey taking on most of the receiving tasks. This makes the New England Patriots often use man-to-man defense strategies in short passing areas to try to lock one-on-one. Dead Hill and Kelsey.
But from the current point of view, the effect is average. Smith's basic short passing skills are very good. He can always find the passing route in dense defense, and then rely on the personal abilities of Hill and Kelsey to complete the ball.
Therefore, since the third quarter of the game, Belichick has increased the proportion of pass rushing raids and launched zone defense among other players in the short passing area——
While marking Hill and Kelsey individually, the zone defense covers other areas.
In this way, when Hill or Kelsey receives the ball, the defensive team immediately follows up to form a double or even triple team. However, such tactics are more complex and changeable, and the intensity of the offensive and defensive confrontation between the two sides is significantly increased. steps.
So, what about ground propulsion?
How should a running back create opportunities?
Levi was observing, thinking, and judging. He was so focused that he could even clearly hear every collision and agitation on his eardrums caused by the interference noise produced by the entire Gillette Stadium.
Then.
"attack!"
The sound of Smith's kick pierced the sky, instantly detonating the confrontation.
The collision between helmet and helmet exploded with bursts of sound, mixed with rough breathing sounds burning in the air.
Levi stepped forward continuously with small steps, and he could see Smith's passing action from the corner of his vision——
Fake fax runs.
Smith gestured the football toward Kelsey who was diagonally forward on the right side. With a fake passing action, coupled with today's astonishing passing success rate, the opposing defense team was immediately alert.
In a moment, you can see the blue waves surging towards Kelsey's position.
However, as soon as Smith stopped, he gathered back and lightly threw towards Levi, who was parallel to the left, and the tactical switch was completed in a flash.
The defensive team didn't have time to judge at all.
Levi gathered the football into his arms, but did not step forward recklessly. Instead, he just stared at the defensive end on the left who was stepping forward to apply pressure and was almost competing for the front bank——
Obviously, Belichick is also continuing to exert pressure, trying to disrupt Smith's rhythm.
The defensive end was very focused, and his eyes immediately shifted from Smith to Levi. With one step, he had already shaken off the offensive tackle opposite him, stretched his arms, and pounced towards Levi.
Levi: Here we come.
(End of chapter)