Chapter 576 Relaxed Freehand
In the Smith era, the Kansas Chiefs also used a shotgun formation, and played the role of miracle maker more than once in the playoffs last season.
However, since it is a miracle maker, it means that it cannot be used often. It often needs to be taken out at critical moments to bring surprises.
Usually, Reed establishes a tactic based on Smith's personal abilities that focuses on short and medium passes. This is the core of the Kansas Chiefs' offensive tactics.
However--
Now?
In an instant, Tomlin sounded the alarm, and goosebumps all over his back screamed like crazy. All his nerves were so tense that they were on the verge of breaking. Before he realized it, he had clenched his fists again.
Oops!
Reed is still cool.
Tomlin thought his six-man pass rush caught Reid off guard; but in fact, Reid had a backhand in the backfield and scattered all five receiving points in a shotgun formation. ——
The Pittsburgh Steelers secondary is empty on defense.
Two cornerbacks, two safeties and one linebacker, there are only five people. They must each guard an offensive player. In this way, the opponent against Kelce, the opponent against Levi, and regardless of the opponent. No one's linebacker has an advantage in any of the three positions in a one-on-one duel.
This also means that Mahomes can find any three passing targets.
Damn, damn, damn, damn.
However, there is a problem.
Why is Reid so sure Mahomes can get away from the sack and complete the pass?
So, did Reid believe Mahomes, or did Reid give it a try?
Think about it seriously, is this important?
No, it’s not important.
Because it was ten yards on first down, because the Kansas Chiefs had two consecutive offensive waves, and because this was the opening of the game, Reid had every reason to take the risk. Even if it failed, the Pittsburgh Steelers would break out in a cold sweat.
So what happens if you succeed?
Tomlin shuddered and couldn't imagine it.
Gaze, looking toward the court.
Even as a bystander, Tomlin still couldn't see Mahomes' passing target——
Levi? Kelsey? Or Hill?
Headache.
…
As soon as it started, Levi released all the speed without reservation.
Like a 100-meter sprint.
Levi was slightly excited.
On the one hand, it is because the team's offensive tactics have undergone many changes compared with last season.
On the one hand, it is because it is the first time that he has joined the tactics as a wide receiver. Unlike his half-hearted cameo last season, this year's offseason has undergone professional and targeted training, and the feeling has naturally changed.
In the last attack, Levi tried Bell's stunt.
In this offense, Levi tried new content in the offseason.
A little bit excited, a little bit excited.
In an instant, the footsteps had already rushed out.
From the corner of his sight, he could have a panoramic view of the scene ahead:
TJ was caught off guard and failed to follow him; Kelsey, who rushed out one step ahead of him, did not release his speed, but took the initiative to meet the cornerback, so that Levi's steps completed the overtake in the blink of an eye.
Up front, safety Edmonds is trying to follow Levi's footsteps.
This offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers' safety position experienced an earthquake. Last season's two starting quarterbacks were both placed on the free market. After fierce competition in the training camp, the two safety guards were successfully promoted.
One is third-year safety Sean Davis, who missed the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers last season due to a season-ending injury.
One is Terrell Edmunds, the 28th overall pick in this year's first round. He and Trame Edmunds, who was selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 16th overall pick in the first round. Mons is a biological brother, and they are also the only brothers ever to be drafted in the first round in the same year.
In front of him, Edmonds faced off against Levi. The reason is simple. Edmonds is a strong defender. Facing a running back like Levi, he still needs to rely on a stronger and tougher strong defender.
Edmonds couldn't hold back his excitement——
The first game of his career was against the defending champion, and the first matchup was against the Super Bowl MVP!
Does this scene look familiar?
Last season, Levi defeated Brady under such circumstances and became famous. Now it is his turn.
He will prove his worth, and at the same time prove that the 28th pick in the first round is not inferior to the rookie Xiao Li on the opposite side.
He is ready.
With his eyes closed, he could even see the flowers and applause, as well as the earth-colored frustration and frustration at Arrowhead Stadium. He would embrace it all with open arms.
However, something seems a little wrong.
Levi released his speed without any reservation, so much so that Edmonds, who had taken a position in advance, had just adjusted his small steps, and Levi in his eyes was like the twins in "The Shining" who turned on the double speed mode to get closer to him.
Yes, coming head on.
Levi did not avoid it, but took the initiative to stick to it.
Normally, Edmonds would have collided head-on, but in front of him, Levi's momentum was terrifying, like a high-speed train. The momentum coming towards him was so scary that Edmonds subconsciously retreated to put some distance between him. Try to keep the initiative.
Then.
Edmonds was like a kite floating in the air, and the spool was in Levi's hand.
He followed Levi's footsteps and crossed the slot to cut into the central hinterland. He quickly joined Hill who also cut into the center. Just when the two were about to complete the cross-position change, Levi suddenly stopped and turned diagonally forward to the right. Rushed out at full speed——
Get ready to meet up with Kelsey.
Edmonds followed suit, sounded the alarm, and quickly posted.
At this time, he could no longer care about so much. He had to get close to Levi as soon as possible.
The two people were crossing the 40-yard line and the 30-yard line at high speed. Seeing that the red zone was close at hand, if they didn't stick to Levi, they might make a big mistake.
Edmonds trusted his own judgment.
Levi noticed Edmonds' speed-up action——
Edmonds' attention was completely on Levi; he didn't have time to observe the quarterback and the football. At a glance, he knew that this was a mistake that rookies tend to make when they are too excited when the adrenaline is full.
Levi not only did not avoid it, but also quickly changed direction in the narrow space and took the initiative to crash into Edmonds.
Edmunds:? ? ?
Edmonds, who was overjoyed and was about to open his arms to complete the grapple, had no time to notice that something was wrong. The two collided with each other at an incredible speed.
Edmonds felt like the lungs in his chest were about to be spit out.
However, Levi was unharmed, and with the help of the reaction force, he moved forward and effortlessly left Edmonds behind.
Fireworks and applause were still echoing in Edmonds' mind, and his head was a mess. He subconsciously tried to keep up, but found that Levi's speed was released again, and the distance between the two people turned into a chasm in the blink of an eye.
Twenty yard line.
Ten yard line.
Before he could even blink, Levi was already cutting near the five-yard line.
Adjusting, turning around, looking back at the moon, he easily picked up the rapidly falling football into his arms, and did not continue to turn around——
With his back to the end zone and Edmond facing him, he took a leisurely back-step.
After crossing the end zone line, he stopped casually, tossed the football in his hand upwards, and then dropped it back into his palm, with ease and ease.
(End of chapter)