"Bambi, what do you think?" Kip's voice came over, interrupting Lu Ke's thoughts. Both Kaepernick and Tolsin looked at him.
Lu Ke, who was just a spectator, did not panic, "Colin is good at reading option offenses. I think you can try it, but when the pocket is moving, Colin, if you pay attention to the running route of the opponent's linebacker, it is easy to It will expose their defensive intentions, and you can discuss it with Mike and let him and Joe form a defensive mismatch."
In the final analysis, it still comes down to one sentence: defensive reading.
Although every quarterback knows the importance of defensive reading, the disadvantage of rookie quarterbacks is that they continue the habit from their college days. They are used to moving their hands or feet before using their brains, so that defensive reading cannot be done. Once in place, they had already started to pull tactics, causing everything to become chaotic.
Lu Ke is also a rookie quarterback, but why is he used to defensive reading?
This is also a helpless choice.
Because Lu Ke does not have an advantage in physical confrontation, he must read the defense and predict in advance. Only in this way can he complete the pass. For the college arena, this is a shortcoming; but for the professional league, this is an advantage. After all, no matter how outstanding the quarterback's physical advantage is, he is still a weak candle in the face of the NFL's defensive front— —
There is only one Cam Newton. But even Cam couldn't bear it after the continuous collisions.
Now, Lu Ke is guiding Kaepernick in a simpler and more specific way. At the tactical level, Lu Ke's explanation will not be more detailed or accurate than the offensive coach and head coach; but as a quarterback, Lu Ke's perspective is in sync with Kaepernick's.
By the way, above the current offensive line, those responsible for the blind side are Mike Rupatti and Joe Stanley.
Last season, Stanley was on the right side, serving as right tackle. His overall performance improved steadily. His partnership with Anthony Davis was not outstanding, but his mistakes were not too outrageous. His personal ability is still worthy of recognition.
This season, there have been extensive changes in the offensive lineman configuration, and now Hubble is testing different permutations and combinations, hoping to create a more secure pocket protection. Stanley is trying out the left tackle position.
Therefore, when Lu Ke reminded Kaepernick just now, he specifically mentioned blind-side defense. The quarterback needs to direct the offensive line and cannot rely entirely on the players' intuition and talent. That's not how the playbook works.
In the past, Kaepernick would have just rolled his eyes; but today, Kaepernick didn't say anything and just nodded slightly to express his understanding. Then he turned around and took the field.
After watching Kaepernick come on stage again, Kip crossed his hands on his chest and said enthusiastically, "Bambi, how are you? Are you interested in playing a guest role as a coach in the future? I think you are very suitable." The longer we get along, I feel more and more that Lu Ke and Peyton Manning are very similar. Their interpretation of tactics, understanding of offense, and understanding of the system can easily stand out.
"Ha. This is my second season, don't curse me, okay? I'm not ready to retire yet." Lu Ke laughed exaggeratedly, with a funny expression on his face, which made both Scott and Kip They both laughed.
Kaepernick, who returned to play, seemed to have finally found his rhythm after adding read option tactics.
Not only is he running with the ball, but his defensive reading efficiency has also been significantly improved. He successfully found the receiving player on three consecutive short passes and completed the advance. Although they unfortunately suffered a strikeout in the end, they still entered the free kick area. The special teams team led by Akins scored a 47-yard free kick and successfully scored three points.
When he came off the field, Kaepernick finally showed his long-lost smile and high-fived his teammates on the offensive team to celebrate. When he came in front of Lu Ke, his steps and smile paused slightly for a moment. He seemed to be struggling, and he seemed to be struggling. It was a bit bitter, but after all, he did not choose to ignore it, but hit the palm of Lu Ke's right hand with his right hand.
"Pa", accompanied by a crisp sound, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
After that, Kaepernick didn't say anything more and continued to trot forward, celebrating with other teammates. The atmosphere on the sidelines gradually became lively.
Although last season's conference finals ended in a disappointing and infuriating way, before the start of this season, the San Francisco 49ers' locker room seemed harmonious. There is no bloodshed, no confrontation, everything seems to be on the right track.
This is a good beginning.
This is also true.
In the first game of the preseason, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Minnesota Vikings with a score of "24:6". Among them, the three quarterbacks Lu Ke, Kaepernick and Scott each scored a touchdown each, and Kaepernick, who was the main force in the second and third quarters, also scored an extra free kick. Advancement, that's all.
After the game, all major news media described the San Francisco 49ers as "ready". Continuing the offensive and defensive teams of last season's main lineup, this season's San Francisco 49ers are still the most anticipated team.
Although it is said that Peyton Manning was not able to be persuaded to join during the offseason. All three quarterbacks in the current team are sophomores. This has become the biggest variable for the team. Can Lu Ke continue to be a rookie? With the strong season, all people in the industry must put a question mark on it. This is a kind of "respect" for the second-year quarterback.
However, judging from the first game of the preseason, the overall condition of the three quarterbacks was good, which also sent a positive signal and made industry insiders have more expectations for the team.
But such expectations subsequently died down in the second week of the preseason. For the second consecutive year in the preseason, they faced the Houston Texans on the road; and the San Francisco 49ers also lost this matchup for the second consecutive year.
During the game, Lu Ke did not play, Scott served as the quarterback in the first half, and Kaepernick played in the second half. The performance of both quarterbacks was unsatisfactory. In this game, JJ Watt was full of firepower. He had three sacks and five effective hits by himself. In addition, he intercepted Kaepernick once. The data was overwhelming. Fluttering red.
Friends Lu Ke and Watt still failed to compete head-on in the game. Watt seemed to feel lonely and challenged Lu Ke with a brilliant performance. The above data were obtained in just two quarters of the game. Even the commentator couldn't help but sigh, "Watt on the court looks unstoppable, like a beast!"
When the referee blew the final whistle, the score on the field was "9:20". The San Francisco 49ers' offensive team was in no condition and only received three free kicks. What's even more regrettable is that Akens also missed With a 39-yard free kick, you can feel that after the offseason, he is also working hard to adjust to his condition.
The performance of Scott and Kaepernick was really lackluster, and the performance of the offensive line was also a mess.
Before he could leave the visiting team's stadium, Hubble's mood was out of control. He got angry in the locker room and was extremely dissatisfied with the performance of the offensive team. Back in San Francisco, the offensive team held an impromptu meeting and worked overtime to study the tactical manual. After the paparazzi broke the news, they can also feel the heavy pressure on the 49ers' shoulders.
Such pressure only intensified after the loss to the Denver Broncos in the third preseason game.
The addition of Manning has made the Broncos the object of much attention throughout the league.
Last season, under the leadership of Tim Tebow, he not only entered the playoffs, but also miraculously defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers; this season, the main quarterback has become an elite quarterback, and Manning's state and The future prospects of the team are full of countless question marks and countless possibilities.
This preseason game was the same as the previous two games. Manning played a full quarter and ended up with 11 out of 17 passes, a touchdown, a free kick and an interception. .
Overall, the performance is good, but the competitive state is still slowly adjusting, and the confrontation in the preseason is not as intense as in the regular season. Manning's injury recovery needs further observation.
For the San Francisco 49ers, the three quarterbacks Lu Ke, Kaepernick and Scott all appeared on the field. Among them, Lu Ke completed one quarter of the game, and Kaepernick and Scott divided the remaining three quarters of game time. , the performance of the three quarterbacks has been good and bad, with ups and downs to varying degrees.
Taking Lu Ke as an example, his performance of one touchdown and one interception is still not stable enough compared to his strong output last season. Especially the control of the interception, it was a careless error in judgment, and the football was surely sent into the arms of the defensive player. This is really unconvincing.
In the end, the Denver Broncos easily defeated the San Francisco 49ers with a score of "29:13".
After experiencing the glory of last season, people have very high expectations for the San Francisco 49ers this season. Although the preseason scores cannot prove anything, the team's running-in state is still worrying. The senior quarterback's ability to handle the heavy lifting in the regular season has once again sparked discussion.
Amid heated discussions, the last week of preseason games arrived. The San Francisco 49ers returned home to face the challenge of the San Diego Chargers at Candlestick Stadium.
In this game, Hubble unexpectedly did not let Lu Ke play. Lu Ke appeared directly on the sidelines in sportswear without even changing equipment, which also attracted a lot of attention.
At the press conference, Harbaugh simply stated that he hopes to further examine the status of the other two backup quarterbacks to prepare for the regular season, so that fans do not need to worry too much.
Nevertheless, after the San Francisco 49ers defeated the San Diego Chargers with a big score of "35:3", fans' discussion about the starting quarterback of the season also rose to a new level. Kaepernick and Scott were in the final game of the season. They all gave good answers in the previous games, which also aroused countless suspicions:
Is the San Francisco 49ers' quarterback position going to change drastically this season?
