Chapter 421 Comprehensive Upgrade
“Don’t trust David easily.”
This was the only thing former head coach Bradley said to Maruo before he left the Jacksonville Jaguars. At that time, Maruo thought that Bradley was kicked out just because of his anger. He did not take it to heart. Throughout the season, Maruo thought that Bradley was kicked out. Experience also proves that Ma Ruo’s idea is correct:
Like people but different fates, he won the voice and comprehensive support that Bradley had always dreamed of, and his head coaching career went smoothly.
However, now, Ma Ruo inexplicably remembered the words of that good old man Bradley, full of helplessness and regret, and Ma Ruo couldn't help but shudder.
Although reason told him that Caldwell could not clean the entire team, the unknown fear made the players fall into despair.
Deathly silence spread in the air. Between the exchange of glances, the soul couldn't help but start to tremble:
How could they forget that this is a blue-collar team, quarterback, running back, linebacker, defense. End forward, without the presence of superstars, the team's cleaning will not encounter any challenges at all.
Life hangs on a thread, literally.
Ma Ruo's breath was stuck in his chest. From beginning to end, Cardwell didn't even look at him.
Originally, Ma Ruo still thought that he would lead the team to the American League finals in his first season as head coach. Such results have already won the favor of the fans, so what are they still looking forward to? Is reaching the Super Bowl a must? How is that possible?
But now it seems that this still cannot be a gold medal to avoid death.
The pressure rolled down layer by layer.
The heart was shaking uncontrollably.
So, what to do now? What can we do?
If Ma has regained his sanity, he needs to focus on the game in front of him.
Not only Caldwell, but he himself was also unwilling to do so. He had obviously reached the American League finals, but did he stop hastily like this?
No. no!
He himself was not satisfied with his performance in the first half.
Taking a deep breath, Ma Ruo finally spoke.
"calm."
This is Ma Ruo's first sentence.
"The game is not over yet."
Finally, all eyes in the locker room turned to Ma Ruo. In the midst of the precarious fear and chaos, he temporarily grasped at straws and regained his footing.
…
After a short intermission, they got rid of the heat and chaos of the stalemate in the first half. When the two teams returned to the court, the Hengjiu Bank Center finally regained its mental state after a rest, and overwhelming support poured out.
The temperature is rising steadily.
Sitting in the commentary box, Nantz and Romo could feel the heat.
Obviously, the Jacksonville Jaguars have recharged their batteries and are ready to take advantage of their home court advantage to reverse the situation. The suspense of victory and defeat still cannot be concluded.
"For the Jacksonville Jaguars, how to solve the offensive problem is the top priority in the second half; but if they want to get a chance to overturn the victory, the defense is still the first step."
"They have to stop the Kansas Chiefs, just like they did on the last defensive stretch of the first half, show the intensity of the defensive front and suppress their opponents."
"The Jacksonville Jaguars can't lose any more points, otherwise all the pressure will be passed on to the shoulders of the offensive team, and the situation will only get worse."
"As for how the offense should open up the situation, I think they should think back to the tactical layout against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the divisional round."
"For the Kansas City Chiefs, they have experienced two consecutive comeback victories, but don't forget that in the regular season, they also encountered strong counterattacks by their opponents more than once when they were leading. They were in trouble in the second half and the game was not decided until the fourth quarter. Win or lose."
"So, they need to avoid situations like this."
"The first step is to control the ball, keep it firmly in the hands of the offensive team, and avoid mistakes. The transition of ball rights in the playoffs is absolutely fatal." "In fact, the one who is under pressure now may be the Kansas Chiefs. In competitive sports, whoever can unload the burden and sink the boat can often exert 120% of their energy and turn the situation around. The Kansas Chiefs who are in the lead are still young, and they need to avoid making mistakes. "
"Furthermore, after two consecutive playoff games with fierce battles, physical and energy consumption will also play an unknown factor. This is a severe test for this young team."
"After the halftime break, I believe both Reid and Ma Ruo should have made arrangements. Next, it depends on the arrangements of the two head coaches."
The data is there——
Although the Kansas City Chiefs are far ahead, this young team has lost focus more than once in the lead this season, which will also be a highlight of the second half.
However.
When the Kansas Chiefs came on the scene in the second half and took the lead in attacking, this team showed a rare spirit:
Be more focused, more engaged and more positive.
One can't help but wonder what happened in the locker room at halftime.
Actually, it's very simple.
Berry.
Houston told everyone that before they left for the Jacksonville Jaguars, he went to visit Berry. Berry has confirmed that he can return to training next week, which also means that if the Kansas Chiefs advance to the Super Bowl, their defensive captain will soon return.
One reason is enough.
They refuse to let what happened to the New England Patriots in the last divisional game happen to them again because they have a mission.
On one side, the desperate Jacksonville Jaguars went crazy. One or two defensive teams showed off their sack village style regardless, and the pressure exerted by the frontline and second-line defense reached a new level.
On one side, the united Kansas Chiefs rose to full strength, and their wide-open offense suddenly burst out with incredible power. Smith, who had always been calm and composed, also burst out with murderous intent and went all out.
then--
Seven yards on third gear.
After a short screen pass, Levi and Kelsey completed a perfect cross-cover. After Kelsey completed the ball, Ramsey advanced eight yards and completed the conversion in a thrilling manner.
…
Second gear five yards.
Hunter completed a cooperation with the offensive line and completed a breakthrough from the center. Hunter got rid of Poslusny's tackle and continued to advance when he was about to fall to the ground, and surprisingly got the first attack.
…
Third gear and three codes.
The five-man Jacksonville Jaguars rushed the pass, and they saw through the Kansas Chiefs' strategy of fake running and passing the ball. Although Levi did an excellent job to buy time in the pick-and-roll screen, the opposing defensive team's linebacker Myles Jack made a time difference and tore open the ball. Pocket, about to sack Smith.
At the critical moment, Smith completed a difficult five-yard short pass to the left sideline. When the receiver Hill encountered cornerback Boyer, he forced Boyer to complete the ball obliquely behind his shoulder, and it was thrilling. It landed extremely inbounds and then flew out of the sideline.
You come and go, not giving an inch. At the beginning of the second half, both teams fought bloody battles. Their desperate play raised the rhythm and intensity of the entire game by several notches. However, the Kansas Chiefs were still in the midst of the storm. He completed the push in a thrilling manner, stumbling and stumbling all the way through the halfway point.
Following the last two waves of offense in the first half, the crisis facing the Kansas Chiefs has continued to escalate. The halftime break interrupted the visiting team's rising offensive momentum, and they were once again involved in the vortex of tugging and entanglement. The suspense of victory or defeat seemed to have returned. Back.
(End of chapter)