Chapter 328 Full of motivation
Berry hasn’t watched a Kansas Chiefs game for a long time.
It's not because he doesn't care, it's quite the opposite. It's because he cares so much and is so anxious that he can't help but want to pay close attention to the team's every move——
When the team fell into a losing streak, when the news media surrounded Levi, when there were fluctuations in the locker room, in those moments, Berry wished he was there, not because he thought he could turn the situation around, but because he hoped Fight alongside your teammates.
It was his team, he was a part of it, and he wanted them to move forward and backward together.
This kind of intention can easily break the balance of mentality, making people more and more anxious and eager to return to the game, disrupting the pace of rehabilitation.
This is not good.
Therefore, Berry has been learning, learning not to pay attention to the team's games, learning to ignore the noise of the media, and just focusing on himself.
However, all lines of defense were easily defeated today——
The army was defeated.
"This, this message should be addressed to Eric Berry, the captain of the Kansas Chiefs defensive team."
"This season, Berry was sidelined for the season due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, which caused the Kansas City Chiefs' second-line defense to face tremendous pressure; but the Kansas City Chiefs still found a way to move on, waiting for the return of their defensive captain."
"It's a Christmas present."
"Wow, this..."
"Dear viewers, with Levi's 12-yard touchdown run just now, it also means that we are witnessing history on Christmas Day 2017."
“With 1,810 running yards and 20 touchdowns, this marks that Levi officially breaks Eric Dickerson’s 30-year-old running back rookie season record and writes a new glory for running backs in the NFL Super Bowl era. "
"Levi, a rookie, only entered the professional arena in his second year from mixed martial arts; an Asian player, the first Asian first-round pick in the history of the NFL, has created a miracle amidst controversy and challenges. "
"and!"
"Levi not only broke the rookie running back record in the NFL Super Bowl era; he has also basically determined that he will lead a series of statistics for running backs this season."
"Currently, in the competition for the running yardage and running touchdown kings, Levi ranks first, and Los Angeles Rams running back Gurley is temporarily ranked second, but the gap between the two is obvious."
"As of this week's game, Gurley has run for 1,190 yards and 11 touchdowns. Unless he has a huge explosion in the last two weeks, there is a clear gap between him and Levi's results, and there is no hope of catching up. ”
"This also means that a full week in advance, Levi has locked up the two honors of running yards and running touchdowns."
"Of course, Gurley also has his own advantages. In addition to running the ball, he also has 677 yards receiving, plus 6 receiving touchdowns. This third-year running back who is blooming on both ends has proven that own value.”
"So, there's still some suspense in the race for Offensive Player of the Year."
"but!"
"Levi has made history and shined throughout the league as a rookie."
"In the competition for Rookie of the Year, Levi has no rival at all. Not only the Offensive Player of the Year, Levi should also have a place in the regular season MVP discussion. We are witnessing history."
"And now, Levi gives this touchdown to Eric Berry, 'Here we come.' I'm not sure what the allusion is behind this sentence. Is it 'Postseason, here we come.' ? No matter what, this is a very touching scene, look, all the Kansas Chiefs players gathered together..."
Barry knew what that meant—
That was a bet between him and Levi, and it was also an agreement between him and Levi.
Playoffs?
No, the Super Bowl, they are coming.
Despite the hardships, ups and downs, and difficulties, they still returned to the track of victory and moved unswervingly towards victory.
Caught off guard, Barry's eyes welled up with warmth.
Somewhat embarrassed.
Berry was about to cover up, but he didn't expect that other players would join Levi one after another. They all showed off the sweatshirts under their jerseys, and they all had the same sentence written on them. It’s not just Levi.
Obviously, the locker room has already agreed that whoever scores the first touchdown will send this sentence. This is a Christmas gift from the team to the captain of the defensive team.
They have not forgotten Berry. Not only have they not, but they have carried Berry's dream and fought together to make a run for the playoffs.
Barry could no longer control himself, completely forgetting to hide the tears in his eyes, and just stood helpless, watching this scene.
The bitterness, the loneliness, the confusion, the pain, the struggle, the self-doubt and hesitation in midnight dreams all become insignificant at this moment.
Even Smith is no exception.
Berry knew that Smith was a bit introverted and rigid, rarely joked, and his meticulous behavior was like a disciplinary monitor; but now, Smith also joined the ranks in a low-key manner, unzipping his jersey and displaying information.
Smith wanted to hide himself, quietly fulfill his promise and turn around to leave quietly, but he did not expect that the players started to boo around Smith one by one, and now his vest was exposed.
Seeing the hopeless expression on Smith's face, Berry burst into laughter.
Then--
"Berry!"
"Berry!"
Arrowhead Stadium also responded to the call, cheering and supporting Levi and the others. The deafening shouts penetrated the TV screen and swirled around the entire hospital hall, and their hearts surged involuntarily.
In the hall, people looked at each other.
Obviously, this is a hospital, and you should not make loud noises to avoid disturbing patients' rest and disturbing the work of doctors and nurses. Even the sound of the TV must be turned down. Shouting in unison is 100% prohibited.
However, between the exchange of glances, a smile crept up to the corner of his mouth.
Then, he shouted silently——
There is no sound, just the shape of the mouth.
"Berry."
"Berry."
Although it was quiet, the interlacing of eyes and the echo of expressions could feel the joy and happiness of Christmas. For a brief moment, they seemed to be able to really see the dawn of hope and temporarily forget the pain and life and death. Helpless, I sincerely believe that the Christmas miracle can happen, overcome the disease, and embrace the future.
Berry watched this scene quietly, and the warmth in his chest swelled up, filling his entire chest, and he couldn't help but clenched his fists again.
He is ready.
He will keep fighting, even if there is only the slimmest glimmer of hope.
But that's life, isn't it?
It’s not just competitive sports, life is the same. Fight against difficulties, setbacks and challenges, burn, bloom and fight with all your strength, feel the temperature of your blood and the power of your heartbeat, leaving no regrets.
Even if he doesn't appear at Arrowhead Stadium, he is playing side by side with the team at this moment, and the Kansas Chiefs are firmly united inside and outside.
Taking a deep breath, Berry raised his head high. Even though there were still tears in his eyes, he didn't mind. He didn't cover it up or wipe it away, just showing his vulnerability gracefully.
Then, Berry looked at White, his eyes igniting a touch of fighting spirit, low-key but sharp.
"Let's go, James, there are still rehabilitation tasks that need to be completed tomorrow."
(End of chapter)