Chapter 581 Double Trap
Bang, bang, bang, bang.
Mahomes had just announced the kickoff, and the pressure on the opposing defensive front was already coming down. At this time, the Pittsburgh Steelers showed their sophistication——
Even if the situation is difficult, he will not relax easily in the storm. He will first grit his teeth and try to keep up with the rhythm, then wait for opportunities to launch counterattacks to disrupt the opponent's rhythm, and finally seek opportunities to completely reverse the situation.
Nowadays, people rarely call the Pittsburgh Steelers the "Steel Curtain", but this once traditional defensive team still has their tenacity and has been standing at the top of the pyramid of American League teams for ten years.
In front of you, that's it.
The Kansas Chiefs offense is playing smoother and smoother, breaking free of control like a wild horse. The Pittsburgh Steelers defense realizes that it must disrupt the opponent's inertia, otherwise they may not be able to keep up.
then.
Hayward took the lead and broke out in an instant. He took a wrong step and wiped out the opponent's offensive line. However, he deliberately did not get rid of it. Instead, he bumped into the opponent's shoulder and continued to step forward. He used the weight of his body and the inertia of the forward movement to form a superimposed force, instantly letting the pocket go. A piece of the corner collapsed: Mahomes was exposed in front of his eyes.
And, it’s far more than that——
The other defensive linemen, linebackers, and cornerbacks all stepped forward immediately. The steel curtains layer by layer created a huge wave of comprehensive pressure. The pressure could be felt in every corner of Mahomes' passing vision. .
In fact, Mahomes did feel that the intensity and rhythm of the opposing defensive team instantly released energy and suppressed the Kansas Chiefs.
Step back.
Step back.
Mahomes stepped back continuously. In the air and waves of dark clouds, he caught a glimpse of Hayward, who was gritting his teeth and looking ferocious. He continued to break through.
Mahomes thought he would be nervous and panic——
At least, that was when he made his first start in the final game of last season.
However, no.
Faintly, he was actually a little excited.
With a pause, Mahomes caught Hayward preparing to break through and take a step forward. At that moment, he threw the football.
Not a pass, but a lateral throw.
Levi burst into view and took the football into his arms.
Fake fax runs.
After a series of straight-forward tactics, the Kansas Chiefs chose to feint a shot for the first time, and Mahomes and Levi completed a screen.
this……
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense believes Mahomes will pass the ball this time.
Full step-up pressure is just an illusion. In the end, only the defensive front is the only one who really rushes the pass; the cornerbacks have already retreated immediately, and the linebackers are not in a hurry to start. After seeing Mahomes observing the defensive actions They all retreated one after another, using match-marking and zone defense to cover the entire short passing area, forming a steel curtain.
The strategy is very simple, lure the enemy deep.
Scouting reports show that Mahomes is a player with a strong willingness to pass the ball forward and often tries to take risks even if there is no chance.
In front of him, Mahomes was going smoothly, and his passing attack was in full swing. Tomlin took advantage of the situation to create a comprehensive pressure dilemma, but did not completely cut off the possibility, leaving a visible gap for the young quarterback to tempt. Mahomes took a risky pass; but in fact, the Pittsburgh Steelers' airtight secondary defense was waiting.
In fact, Mahomes's fake passing action made the Pittsburgh Steelers completely confirm their strategy. The second-line defense immediately blocked the position and area, and was fully alert, preparing to give the Kansas Chiefs' passing attack a fatal blow.
However!
But!
I never expected that it was actually a fake run and a real one!
Hayward: Oops!
"Trap VS Trap".
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas Chiefs once again clashed with each other on the tactical level.
Hayward didn't need to turn his head to know that the line of scrimmage behind him was clear, and he was the best hope for the Pittsburgh Steelers defense.
Hayward's eyes burst out with a murderous look, and the arrogance of being a top defensive end arose spontaneously. He gritted his teeth and burst out with energy in an instant.
Step, hit, exert force, get rid of.
One second ago, Hayward was about to rush towards Mahomes, but Mahomes took advantage of this gap and handed the football to Levi, just to disrupt Hayward's rhythm, but Hayward refused to take it at all. This set. The next second, Hayward quickly turned sideways with his left leg as the center of the circle, causing Levi to fall down.
Just as he was about to throw himself into the street, Hayward stepped forward with his right leg, landed hard on the ground, exerted force, and then his body rushed out like an arrow——
Everything is just right.
Bend your knees, lower your center of gravity, and torpedo Levi's lower body.
snort.
Hayward groaned, and the ferocious reaction force came overwhelmingly. His brain was roaring for a moment, but he gritted his teeth to withstand the impact.
Kick the ground, step forward.
His upper body was almost parallel to the ground, and he flew out like a skier.
Kick the ground! Take a step!
Everything happened in a flash. Before Levi could start, Hayward had already closed the distance under the dual effects of gravity and inertia.
But this is not enough.
In an instant, he exerted his strength and flew forward.
Hayward was already risking his life, aiming at Levi's knee and rising into the air.
Closer, closer.
So close!
However, at this moment, the vision in front of him flickered.
The figure that was in front of you just now disappeared. What happened?
Hayward looked up, and then he saw Levi turning sideways in a relaxed and carefree manner, just taking a step out of the way, effortlessly, just off the track.
Hayward:? ? ? So, he is the only one here to perform the speed of life and death?
That’s it?
A wave of shame swept over him instantly.
Levi had no time to pay attention to Hayward. As Burns said, Hayward's physical functions were indeed declining. He had to rely on experience to get stuck. Once he lost his advantage, he would become impatient in judgment and start-up.
It seems to be coming menacingly, but in fact, Levi does not need to be too nervous at all. He stays calm and calm. He can see the flaw by waiting patiently for a moment, looking for opportunities, staggering the position, and Hayward's fatal blow will be missed directly.
Effortless.
Levi made a wrong step and took small steps to adjust his center of gravity and start speed. Hayward was already left behind, and his vision suddenly became clear.
Neutral.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' second-line defense retreated completely, leaving only the defensive fronts in the space near the line of scrimmage. Now the defensive fronts all stepped forward to press the pass, so that the area near the line of scrimmage was completely cleared.
The short passing area is empty.
As a result, this place became Levi's world.
However, Levi did not eagerly throw away his arms and rush forward at full speed. Instead, he turned his feet slightly and took in the entire scene directly in front of his eyes——
Vince Williams. TJ Watt.
Two ghosts knock on the door!
Two linebackers go and come back, straddling the front.
And, that's not all.
From the corner of his vision, he could see cornerback Artie Burns throwing away Kelsey and quickly returning to defense, forming a cornering trend.
Besieged on all sides and behind bars.
It would be boring if it all relied on brute force, wouldn't it?
Levi pursed his lips, and there was a hint of excitement in his eyes.
(End of chapter)