Chapter 302: All out
Stop the running back. Watch out for wide receivers. Hitting the quarterback.
Three gears of defense, three forms, three players completed the task. The Kansas Chiefs defensive team united as one, and instantly burst out with amazing energy. In less than two minutes, the Oakland Raiders struck out and left the field in embarrassment.
When Houston led the defensive team off the field, you could see the offensive team players standing up hurriedly, one or two looking for helmets, but they still lined up on the sidelines, raising their right hands high and waiting.
Houston high-fived each one and stopped in front of Levi, with a serious look on his face, "Sorry, you guys have to play again without a long rest. The offensive team worked hard today."
Ha ha.
There was laughter all around.
Levi's face was calm, and he made a waving gesture towards the defensive team: Come on, lie down and let us laugh. Such complaints will make the welcome more intense.
One by two, the defensive players jumped up and high-fived Levi with all their strength, watching as cells in Levi's palms were killed in large numbers.
Reid, who was standing in front of the team, looked back and saw that the team in front of him was completely free of the haze and depression of six consecutive defeats. Although the burden was still on their shoulders, the players were able to turn pressure into motivation. The season was hanging by a thread and the opponents were... The Oakland Raiders, unleashing their full potential in desperate situations.
Reed couldn't help but think of Levi wearing an Oakland Raiders jersey during training on Tuesday. Maybe that's when it all started.
Not only the players, but also the coaching staff can feel the atmosphere of the training base quietly changing.
Looking away, Reid's expression remained unchanged, but the mustache tail on his lips quietly rose and trembled.
Levi's shout came from behind, "Guys, what should we do? We seem to be despised?"
"Despise going back."
It was not Kelsey who spoke, but Hill, who rarely spoke to Levi.
Hill had no problem with Levi, but he was slow-tempered and naturally afraid of strangers. He was completely different in front of familiar friends and strangers.
Not to mention Levi, last year's rookies and the players who transferred last season, Hill still maintains a "keep a distance" attitude.
In the team, Hill has a small circle of his own, which is basically the receiving team, and there is an invisible barrier between him and other players.
At this time, Hill's words surprised everyone.
That is, Hill alone maintains a poker face.
Kelsey raised his right hand high, "Look, the team's number one superstar has spoken and he still doesn't obey orders!"
Hill glanced at Kelsey with a speechless face, and Kelsey spread her hands with an innocent look on her face.
Everyone, "Yes!"
Levi was the first to shout, and it was very loud. He also stood at attention and saluted, which instantly made the offensive and defensive teams burst into laughter.
The atmosphere is completely different——
There is no cloud of losing streak, and there is no tension of life and death battle.
The Kansas Chiefs indeed showed a different look. When the two teams took the field again, it was obvious that the subtle changes in the atmosphere could be felt.
The ambitious and confident Oakland Raiders defensive team showed a trace of solemnity, not only because the score was behind, but more importantly, everything happened too fast, with two ball possession transitions completed in less than three minutes. , layer upon layer of pressure pounced on the visiting team's defense.
What if the Oakland Raiders still can't stop the Kansas City Chiefs this time?
Moreover, the situation is indeed not good.
The Oakland Raiders' offensive team just struck out at their own 24-yard line. This was a bad punt position, and the special team was also a little tight. The Kansas Chiefs' special team performed well in returning punts, which is a good example for their own team. The offense secured a starting position at its own thirty-eight yard line.
Link by link, the Kansas Chiefs firmly seized the opportunity to attack first in the opening game and took the initiative.
Khalil Mack, the pressure is on—
His eyes were calm and sharp as he locked onto the figure of No. 23. In fact, Mark is not an impulsive character. He knows that if you pay too much attention to a player, you will often lose sight of the other. They need to adjust according to the opponent's tactics and enter the game at their own pace.
But Levi is really too dangerous, tactically, mentally, and confrontationally.
Therefore, he must keep an eye on No. 23.
Mark secretly clenched his fists, reminding himself to stay calm. He could prove that No. 23 was not a problem, he just needed to be 100% focused.
"Khalil."
Mark heard the call and turned around to see Bowman.
Bowman also had his own battle. During the season, he was "cleaned up" by the team. The subtext couldn't be more obvious -
He is 29 years old this year, and with a series of injuries, the San Francisco 49ers believe his value is declining, so they are trying to maximize their profits before he depreciates further.
This is competitive sports, and Bowman understands it, but that doesn't mean Bowman will bow his head and surrender.
Bowman is eager to prove himself, he still has energy and ambition, and he is not ready to turn around and leave.
Taking a deep breath, Bowman looked at Mark and said nothing. He just raised his right fist. One movement was enough.
Mark also raised his right fist. After the two fist bumped, there was no exchange of words. They both put on their helmets and entered the court tragically and firmly.
Kansas City Chiefs halftime, thirty-eight yard line.
Ten yards in first gear.
So, how will the Kansas City Chiefs choose tactics?
When the quarterback can pass and run the ball, the offensive tactics suddenly become richer, which is why the read-option offense has flourished in the past three seasons.
Similarly, when a running back can run the ball, pick up picks, and catch the ball, the offensive tactics will also become diverse and three-dimensional. Now more and more running backs in the league are starting to serve as wide receivers in short passes. This trend is the best proof. .
In front of you, that's it.
Originally, Levi's role as a wide receiver was just an exception in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers; moreover, the receiving role in that offense was not clear, and the wide receiver's ability to run along the route was not used, and the entire league did not have one. Take it to heart.
Just now, Levi served as a wide receiver for the second time, and at the same time he really ran the outside receiver's coordination line, and the Oakland Raiders suddenly became trembling -
This situation was something we were not prepared for before the game. Now is the time to test our on-the-spot adaptability.
Oakland Raider Del Rio prides himself on having some knowledge of defense, and since this is the beginning of the game, even if he tries a risky strategy, he can come back later.
So, the answer stands out.
Raid.
The Oakland Raiders defensive team preemptively chose to raid and apply pressure. After Smith announced the kickoff, they immediately pressed forward with full pressure from the front.
Del Rio's raid tactics have kept pace with the times, adjusted according to the Seattle Seahawks' "Legion of Boom" strategy, and are completely at the forefront of the league's trends.
Not only the defensive front, but also the linebacker's step up to break the balance of the front confrontation. The three linebackers, including Bowman, are the main force of the attack——
Out in full force.
puff.
In other words, with just the slightest contact, the Oakland Raiders defense ripped open the pocket, and the Tigers came downhill toward Smith.
(End of chapter)