Chapter 380 A glimmer of hope
Belichick is worthy of being Belichick.
Just when everyone's eyes were on controlling time and preserving victory, Belichick was unconventionally prepared to break the rules and catch the Kansas Chief's desperation to make a desperate move.
Facing the second gear of fifteen yards, the New England Patriots unexpectedly played an explosive attack. This was a very, very rare long pass attack in this game.
Moreover, Belichick made careful arrangements to ensure that Brady would not be sacked again——
A running back and a wide receiver both drop back to act as the sixth and seventh offensive linemen, creating a dam.
Finally, the offensive line that had its ups and downs this season felt Brady's demonic gaze and put in a convincing performance.
Carry it!
The New England Patriots were able to withstand the Kansas Chiefs' massive crowd tactics with their numerical advantage. Both sides spared no expense in the frontline confrontation.
At least the New England Patriots can afford to gamble.
Because they have Gronkowski.
Although the New England Patriots sacrificed a wide receiver to strengthen pocket protection, this also means that they only have three receiving points; but the three receiving points include Amendola and Gronkowski, the big killers .
Put all the pressure on the Kansas City Chiefs.
Revis did not see through the New England Patriots' offensive tactics this time. He still tried to step forward to assist in rushing the pass and apply pressure, but he immediately realized that something was wrong. He sounded the alarm as soon as he saw the number of people protecting the pocket.
Second start.
Watch Brady's pocket steps while looking for Gronkowski.
However, Gronkowski's ability is that he can still catch the football in a strong confrontation. Not to mention one-on-one situations, he also does not fall behind when faced with double teams or three people. wind.
If they focus on Gronkowski, Brady could pass to Amendola.
If they don't, no one will feel confident taking on Gronkowski alone.
But at this time, Revis could no longer care about this——
Found it!
Gronkowski's burly and muscular body was already particularly conspicuous. At this time, the Kansas Chiefs' backfield was empty, and he stood out even more.
Tap tap tap, tap tap tap.
Revis was observing and immediately caught safety Murray's figure.
Eric Murray came on as a substitute after Berry was reimbursed for the season due to injury and became the Kansas Chiefs' starting safety. However, Berry's vacancy was very obvious. Reid was not satisfied with Murray's performance. Berry's starting position was The three safeties take turns filling in, always looking for the best combination.
Unfortunately, there is only one Berry.
Until the playoffs, there was still no player to take the starting position left by Berry.
It can be seen from this detail that Murray is not a top player.
But now, Murray has to single out Gronkowski, who is difficult to control even with multiple top players teaming up with double teams. This...
Revis is not confident either, but if he and Murray cooperate, there may be a glimmer of hope.
However, Revis has only been in the team for a short period of time, and the time he has to run in with the second-line defense is even less. Let alone a tacit understanding, even ordinary tactical cooperation may not be completed smoothly.
what to do?
There is no way out and there is no way out. Now we must go forward even if we bite the bullet.
After all, Revis was experienced enough and looked up in time to take a look at the flight path of the rugby——
Crossed the midfield line and started to fall.
This should be a long pass of about forty-five to fifty yards.
This is not Brady's comfort zone passing the ball.
In Brady's arsenal, long passes are not prominent. Although he can pass them, his stability and accuracy are relatively poor. Of course, this is only relative. In absolute terms, Brady's long passes are definitely not weak. .
After the straight flight distance exceeds forty yards, the rotation and parabola of the football will become unstable, often requiring the receiving player to make self-adjustments to complete the ball. This is also a testing moment for the receiving player.
It is precisely because of this that Brady still prefers passing targets that he is familiar with when making long passes.
Like now, Gronkowski.
After a quick glance, Revis made an immediate judgment, looked quickly at Murray, and waved his right hand to signal Murray to wrap around Gronkowski.
Revis didn't know if Murray saw it, or if Murray understood what he meant, but there was no time to think about it now.
Move forward, move forward.
Then, cut across. …
On that side, Murray was quickly approaching Gronkowski. Although he knew that he could not compete in a head-on duel, he still needed to do his best.
Wait, Revis?
What does that mean?
Murray was unsure. He didn't have time to think carefully in the flash of lightning. The only thing he could be sure of was that Revis was assisting him in defense.
A little more at ease.
Murray glanced up at the slump of the football.
Coming.
Taking the lead, Murray put his body on Gronkowski's shoulder to prevent Gronkowski from turning around to face the football; but Gronkowski completed the turn like a whale turning over, and his absolute power burst out in an instant, forcing Murray to face the ball. Ray pushed out.
Then, the two men faced the end zone with their backs, facing the direction of the football. Gronkowski was ready to catch the ball.
Uh, ahhh!
Murray gritted his teeth and did not give up. Instead, he used all his strength to superimpose his body weight and completely crushed Gronkowski's body.
Push, hit, squeeze.
The ants shook the tree, and now that Murray finally knew what it was like, Gronkowski didn't move at all.
However.
At this moment, a figure wearing a white jersey crossed the line in front of him.
Run-up, take-off.
Revis completely jumped into the air, his arms and body stretched to the extreme, and even the fingertips extended from his palms. He faced the sky and his back to the ground, and his body was like a whale leaping out of the sea on its back.
Magnificent and elegant
Right hand, appears on the football's downward trajectory.
Interception?
No, almost.
Revis stretched his whole body completely, and his fingertips gently touched the football——
Chi.
One rub, one push.
Exhausted.
The fingertips were separated from the football. Revis felt the pull of gravity and fell rapidly. The football in his pupils quickly rotated, parabola, rising slightly, just slightly.
Revis saw it.
Murray and Gronkowski saw it, too.
Time stands still!
Then——
Murray, push on the ground, exert force, push back!
The power deep in the Dantian pressed against Gronkowski's right shoulder without any reservation, tightly suppressing Gronkowski's shoulder and chest on that side.
That's just a matter of a moment.
Gronkowski watched helplessly as the football flew off the fingertips of his right hand——
Damn it!
"Pass not completed!"
"God, the New England Patriots' long pass attack without warning was not completed. Revis and Murray worked together to prevent Gronkowski from killing the game and gave the Kansas City Chiefs a glimmer of hope."
"The Kansas Chiefs defense showed incredible energy at the end of the fourth quarter and grabbed the defending champion by the throat with an absolutely powerful and domineering attitude."
"Thirteen yards on third gear. The New England Patriots need to face the dilemma of extra long yards on third gear. The Kansas Chiefs continue to gasp on the edge of the cliff."
"Wonderful! Wonderful! Applause to the entire Kansas Chiefs defensive team! They showed their unyielding determination!"
"incredible!"
(End of chapter)