Chapter 452 The first vote winner
The precious thing about the honor of the All-American First Team/Second Team lies in objectivity and professionalism——
Regardless of the team's record, if we only focus on the individual players' performance in the season and select the best players of the season at each court position in a professional manner, the team that reaches the Super Bowl may not necessarily be able to win more seats and regret the season. Teams in the playoffs may not necessarily be completely ignored.
It is precisely because of this that the first team/second team in the United States is of great value.
It is conceivable that Levi disrupted the situation as a rookie. In the first official season of his career, he firmly controlled the first-team running back seat in the United States. This can be seen from Levi's current momentum within the league. Got——
Normally, professionals are picky and harsh in every possible way, but at the critical moment, Levi's votes were successfully received. His mouth would not admit it but his body was honest.
In the selection of the Pro Bowl, the shackles of rookies are not so obvious.
Compared with other selections that focus on majors, the popularity of the Pro Bowl will play a more important role. It may not be able to win a place in the first-team/second-team competition in the United States, but the stage of the All-Star Game is another story. .
Out-of-the-circle index, this is the key point.
This season, the entire league is in chaos, with constant upsets from the regular season to the playoffs. So, who is the team that really wins the recognition of fans?
The answer is——
Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Rams.
The former boasts ten players selected, becoming the team with the most players selected for the Pro Bowl this year; the latter also has eight players selected, and is undoubtedly the most popular player that has entered the public eye this year.
As for the two teams in the Super Bowl, the Kansas Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, both ended up with six players selected to the Pro Bowl. They were not outstanding but they were not ignored either.
In the Kansas Chiefs team, Levi leads the offensive team of quarterback Smith, tight end Kelsey, wide receiver Hill, running back Hunter and the defensive team of Houston. It can be seen at a glance that the offensive team is seriously biased. , people still generally believe that the Kansas Chiefs rely on the offensive team to win, or that the performance of the offensive team brings more deep impressions.
Among them, Levi took the absolute lead and became the top vote-getter for this year's Pro Bowl.
There is no doubt that this is another piece of history——
The first rookie ever to top the Pro Bowl vote list.
Although before the voting, people had half-jokingly said that Huaxia fans have never been afraid of anyone when it comes to voting; but when they really saw that Levi's votes were so far ahead that they couldn't help but blurt out their admiration. .
The biggest difference between the Pro Bowl and the All-American First Team/Second Team is that each position can select three players, one starter and two substitutes; in addition, the American League and the National League vote separately, which also ensures that the players will have highlight moments in the season. Players can be selected almost all at once.
In the voting for the running back position in the American League, Levi and Hunter of the Kansas Chiefs, Bell of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and McCoy of the Buffalo Bills competed fiercely, with Levi leading the way, even in the past three years. Bell, who has delivered phenomenal performances for three consecutive seasons, cannot be compared to him. Levi's current popularity can be seen from the side.
To be precise, even the votes of quarterbacks such as Brady, Rodgers, Brees, etc. were not able to suppress Levi, let alone other positions.
On January 28, the Pro Bowl kicked off in Orlando, Florida.
Over the past few years, the Pro Bowl has been held in Honolulu, Hawaii, allowing professional players to find a piece of pure land and briefly enjoy some leisure after a stressful and busy season.
This year, the Pro Bowl did not go to Hawaii for the first time in many years. Instead, it stayed on the mainland of North America and staged the All-Star Game in Orlando, which was as warm as spring.
Before the busy offseason officially begins, that is, before the Super Bowl ends, the other thirty teams across the league can relax a little bit——
Strictly speaking, these two weeks may be the most leisurely and comfortable days, even more comfortable than the offseason. After all, during the offseason, you need to focus on transfers, drafts, free markets, etc., and you also need to formulate a training plan. On vacation, there are still a lot of tasks that require energy. However, there are exceptions to everything, and not everyone is willing to go to the Pro Bowl.
The All-Star Game, as the name suggests, the Pro Bowl is an exhibition game and a show. There is no need to take it too seriously, and no one will insist on being serious. It is comparable to a carnival party.
For those veterans who have been famous for a long time, even if they miss the Pro Bowl, it will not have any impact. It is just a false name anyway. They may use injuries as an excuse to refuse to go to the Pro Bowl and rest and adjust on their own. Otherwise, if they are accidentally injured, they will be stupid. ——
Even though the Pro Bowl is an exhibition game, no one can predict potential unexpected risks during the confrontation.
For those rookies who are just starting out or players who have finally emerged from the cocoon after years of ups and downs, the Pro Bowl is a stage to express themselves, whether it is a potential transfer target, increasing their commercial value, or... Being a familiar face in front of the audience and appearing on the Pro Bowl stage can prove that they have reached an important breakthrough.
What's more, the Pro Bowl is an honor -
The moment to prove that you are no longer a nobody.
However.
Levi did not go to the Pro Bowl.
In fact, this is not unexpected, and can even be said to be a natural situation. Players from the two teams that reach the Super Bowl often miss the Pro Bowl.
The reason is simple. The schedule is tight, injuries plague them, and they need to recharge their batteries. Compared with the exposure of the Pro Bowl, the Super Bowl is the real moment of debate.
As the NFL's business operations become more and more perfect, going to the Pro Bowl requires more and more time and energy. The absence of Super Bowl teams from the Pro Bowl has gradually become a trend. Levi's absence is not surprising.
However, the special thing about Levi is that he is not only the vote leader of this year's Pro Bowl, but also leads the list of just-announced NFL season winners, almost stealing the regular season away from Brady. MVP glory, so when he announced his absence from the Pro Bowl, even Goodell and Donald did not expect the media's reaction.
It was overwhelming and overwhelming, and the news reports came in full focus.
“The Pro Bowl vote-getter retires.”
"Levi withdrew from the Pro Bowl, and the Pro Bowl suffered another heavy blow."
"Levi withdraws from the Pro Bowl and heads to the Super Bowl."
"The Pro Bowl suffered a heavy blow before it even started, and the top vote-getter announced his absence."
"The Pro Bowl, which will be broadcast live in China for the first time in history, may be snubbed due to Levi's absence."
“With the Super Bowl right around the corner, Levi refuses to be distracted and focuses entirely on the crown jewel.”
"Levi said, 'No' to the Pro Bowl."
That gesture and momentum made it seem as if Levi was absent from the Super Bowl instead of the Pro Bowl. It would not be an exaggeration to say it was the end of the world. Such a battle was really shocking and once again proved Levi's unparalleled influence.
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