Chapter 477: Too much is not enough
As expected——
The Philadelphia Eagles stay focused and engaged, because Peterson knows that they cannot be proud or distracted. Once they are distracted, they may completely let go in the second half. If they want to continue their advantage and win the championship, their spirit and thoughts must be concentrated, scattered and Relaxation is a big no-no.
This is undoubtedly correct,
However, Peterson neglected to mention that too much is too little.
If you are too relaxed, your attention may wander; but similarly, if you are too tight, you may exert too much force - the closer you get to the key line, the nervousness may play an interfering role, strangle your throat, and make you unable to breathe.
How to maintain a balance between concentration and relaxation and maintain a normal mind is a science.
Obviously, both the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs are new to the Super Bowl and lack experience; but now, the Kansas City Chiefs are the one behind. They need to catch up, they need to break the boat, and they need to give it a try, which makes it easier for them to adjust their mentality. .
then.
Smith noticed that at the beginning of the second half, the Philadelphia Eagles defense seemed extremely tight.
Maybe it was because Peterson repeatedly told them not to relax during the halftime break, or maybe it was because the defense was ready to show off their skills at the start of the second half to prove that they could also play a key role.
In front of him, the defensive team was ready to make a move.
Obviously, Reid accurately predicted all this. Maybe Reid, like Peterson, is a Super Bowl novice, but the veteran coach still has his own insights.
Take a deep breath.
"attack!"
Smith announced the kickoff and felt the rough leather texture of the football in his palms. He stepped back immediately and quickly scanned the entire field.
Smith felt the pressure at the first moment——
Raid.
The Philadelphia Eagles defense showed an aggressive edge at the beginning of the second half, applying pressure with a tiger-downhill attitude.
Five pass rushers.
No, six-man pass rush.
Tight and tight, urgent and urgent, but the Philadelphia Eagles really showed their determination to win today. Whether it was against the Super Bowl champion or Reid, the team showed a completely different momentum from top to bottom. Actions prove that "patricide" is definitely not just a slogan.
At this time, the six-man pass rusher easily suppressed the offensive line with their numerical advantage, tearing apart the pocket protection of the offensive line.
Especially the sixth person——
Outside linebacker Bradham.
The linebacker, who was transferred from the Buffalo Bills to the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason, had the best season of his career. His statistics on tackles, sacks, pass breakups, and running back interceptions were all refreshed. personal record and was rated the league's 17th-ranked linebacker this season by Pro Football Data Network.
Some people may say, seventeen? Not top notch.
But this is the Philadelphia Eagles. They have no superstars and appear to be inconspicuous. However, everyone's individual combat ability and teamwork ability are top-notch, very similar to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the American League finals.
What's more, among the more than 150 main linebackers in the NFL, ranking 17th is already a performance that ranks among the top ranks.
At this time, Bradham did not try to seize personal credit, but deliberately slowed down for half a beat, waiting for other teammates to form a front line to press the pass, and then observed carefully, and then detoured from the outside and cut in. Rely on delaying the step forward, but instead follow the gap and quickly cut into the pocket.
The tiger comes down the mountain.
Bradham was highly focused and aimed firmly at Smith——
Levi?
Bradham saw Levi step up to block at a glance, which further confirmed Bradham's judgment. The Kansas Chiefs were preparing to sneak a mid-pass or even a long pass. If people continue to underestimate Smith, Reid will Will use actual tactics to make the defensive team's second-line defense suffer the consequences.
One wrong step, and Bradham got out of Levi's pick.
Without even looking at Levi, like a hurricane, it cut through the gap and rushed towards Smith in a flash. The pressure, layer after layer, came from the Philadelphia Eagles and toward the Kansas City Chiefs. Bradham led the way like a single arrow to form a breakthrough.
Yes.
Bradham was overjoyed, as if he could see Smith's panic. There was a trace of cruelty in his eyes. He licked the bloody smell on his lips, but when he took the next step, he sensed the crisis.
Smith, don't panic.
Don't panic!
Smith was retreating and continuing to retreat. His calm and unhurried posture was as if he was inviting someone into the urn. This gave Bradham an ominous premonition. However, he had no time to think in the blink of an eye, so he subconsciously speeded up, took a big step forward, and tried to Sack Smith first.
However.
Smith took a step back and gently pushed along the diagonal line from the side of his waist. He abruptly turned football into basketball and easily bypassed Bradham.
BRADHAM: Damn.
Grass. Hurry! Hurry!
Reflexively, Bradham turned around with the football and watched helplessly as the football was stuffed into Levi's arms, but Levi did not turn around or look back at all, and kept moving forward.
Only the back of No. 23 was left.
Tune the tiger away from the mountain.
Bradham would be an idiot if he didn't understand at this point.
Bradham did not give up. He suddenly stopped and turned in an unbelievable way. He turned 180 degrees and flew out.
Grit your teeth.
The fish leaps to the top.
Bradham soared into the air, and just after breaking away from the shackles of gravity, he fell back down clumsily like a manatee.
With a mouth full of dust, he watched helplessly as Levi crossed the line of scrimmage.
Apparently, the Philadelphia Eagles were caught off guard by the kill.
In the first half, Levi has been playing the role of bait, holding the ball very few times, only four times; but calm down and think about it seriously, the Kansas Chiefs' strongest weapon has been paddling throughout the first half, the Philadelphia Eagles But he has already mastered all the basic skills——
Horrible, chilling!
At the end of the halftime break, the Philadelphia Eagles prepared to seize the opportunity first, but because they were too hasty, the experienced Reid caught the loophole.
Ginger is still spicy.
Levi encountered no obstruction near the line of scrimmage, gained enough starting space, released acceleration, and then entered Levi's best mode. As if in no one's land, he easily got rid of the linebacker's containment, and on the second line He strolled around amidst the defensive pursuit and only fell to the ground when he was double-teamed.
However, Levi still easily ran 18 yards in a small test.
Effortless.
After falling to the ground, Levi stood up by himself, patted the dust from his palms, stretched and stretched his muscles, with a relaxed look on his face, and chatted and laughed with his teammates on the offensive team. Just like taking a walk in the back garden, and looking at the Philadelphia Eagles defensive team behind them, which was in a mess, the entire Bank of America Stadium was already in a frenzy.
"Edgewalker!"
"Edgewalker!"
Philadelphia Eagles fans are shuddering: Why do they feel a sense of foreboding?
And, even worse, why do the premonitions never go wrong every time?
(End of this chapter)