"Hey viewers, welcome to ESPN's 'Inside the League,' I'm Edward Bowen."
In the studio, the atmosphere of getting ready to go and thriving once again began to boil. The six months without competition was really too long and too difficult. After waiting and waiting, and counting, and finally ushering in a new season. At the unveiling, even Edward's face was filled with a joyful and cheerful smile.
This episode was recorded before the opener, and all analysts and commentators will predict all the matchups in the first week of the regular season, including the New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys.
A new season, a new start, the same is true for "within the league". The arrangement and combination of the ten analysis commentators have also been readjusted, on the one hand, to maintain freshness, and on the other hand, to maintain authority and professionalism, ensuring that different chemical reactions can be produced every year and keeping the audience firmly in the show. In front of the TV.
This year, only two former members, Spencer Larson and Charles Davis, remain among the ten analysts.
Last season, the emergence of undrafted rookie quarterback Lu Ke completely disrupted the entire league. Spencer and Charles, two analysts and commentators, also seized the opportunity and expressed their support and opposition respectively. ’s identities have successively captured the public’s attention. Despite numerous controversies, they have successfully left a clear image of love and hate in the minds of the audience.
This is crucial for marketing.
So, this season's "Within the League", Spencer and Charles once again became guests! So this time, will they stick to the same tactical strategy?
"Finally. We are finally back to the regular season again, we are finally back to work again, and my wife finally won't ask me anymore why I don't have to work overtime to study game tapes." Edward started today's program with a lighthearted joke .
"Let's save some chatting time and go directly to the topic. So, in the first week of the regular season, which game are you most looking forward to?" After the question was thrown, Edward himself set an example without waiting for the answer. , gave the answer, "New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys, that's my personal choice."
In the brand new episode, everyone was getting used to it, and there was a pause of half a second, with no one taking the initiative to speak. Even Charles chose to remain silent, which was an accident.
Finally, the newly joined analyst and commentator Taylor-Solomen broke the deadlock, "Denver Broncos played against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Peyton Manning returned from injury and Ben Roethlisbo also recovered from injury. "Ge, this matchup is undoubtedly the top priority, which is why the league has scheduled it as a Sunday night game."
"According to what you said, we have to mention the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night, right?" Another analyst and commentator, Dennis-Cox, immediately took over the conversation. .
"What, you don't think so?" Taylor retorted naturally.
Dennis shook his head repeatedly, "No, the divisional matchup between the Ravens and Bengals always lacks a little bit of excitement and sparks. In comparison, I am looking forward to another one, the Green Bay Packers versus the San Francisco 49ers. Last season, Everyone thought the NFC Finals was going to be between these two teams, and then there was a little bit of a surprise, and now we finally get to see that long-awaited matchup."
"Yes, I agree." Jennifer Nash also expressed her voice, "There are many talents among the younger generation of quarterbacks, but the one who can really perform at the top level right now is Aaron -Rogers did his part and showed Hall of Fame standards early; and judging from his performance in his rookie season, Lu Ke also has such potential. The showdown between these two young players is definitely worth watching."
"Jennifer, so, do you also choose the Packers to face the 49ers?" Edward cut into the topic at the right time and asked curiously.
Jennifer spread her hands and expressed her approval, "Actually, I'm a little hard to choose. I agree with Taylor's opinion. Manning vs. Roethlisberger is undoubtedly the most enjoyable focus of the week. As for me, raising the I welcome Manning back to the game with both hands. The NFL without him is really too lonely. However, in the end, I still chose this game."
"Why?" Taylor took over the topic and asked smoothly.
"We can list countless reasons, about the duel of the offensive team, the duel of the passing attack, and the duel of the young quarterbacks, but in the final analysis it is out of curiosity." Jennifer did not hide her true intentions and tried her best before the start of the season. Try your best to maintain a relatively neutral point of view.
Later, Jennifer further explained, "After the unexpected loss in the National League Division Series, what is the situation now for the Packers? We can refer to the 2007 Patriots. After a perfect winning season but unexpectedly losing the Super Bowl, the following season, Brady was retired for the season early due to injury, and the team also missed the playoffs that season. Now the Packers are facing the same situation. After a fifteen-win season but an unexpected loss, what is Rodgers' state? ?”
"Then the same theory can be applied to the 49ers." Dennis also joined the discussion.
Jennifer nodded in agreement.
At this time, Charles made his voice speak for the first time, "That's it. After a successful season, everyone's expectations will inevitably begin to increase. This is true for the young San Francisco 49ers, and for the young Lu Kelai That's true. This season, their state and performance are bound to attract countless attention and become the target of all other teams."
"So, how do you think the outcome of this game will be?" Spencer also intervened in the topic at the right time, and quietly, the tit-for-tat atmosphere between the two people spread again - but this is also true. This is what the show crew hopes to see, creating more gimmicks and sparks through their chemical reactions. This is the direct reason why they can stay.
"Ho ho ho, wait, wait, wait." Edward promptly interrupted the back-and-forth topics and slowed down the ever-increasing discussion slightly, "Our progress is a bit too fast now. Where are the others? Do you all agree with what I just said? It's either the Broncos versus the Steelers or the Packers versus the 49ers. Is there no other choice?"
Everyone looked at each other, and then several other analysts and commentators expressed their opinions.
This is not a difficult math problem because the votes are so concentrated that the tally can be done easily.
The Green Bay Packers vs. the San Francisco 49ers won five votes, the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. the Denver Broncos won three votes, and the remaining two votes were for the opener and the Monday Night Game. Overall, the vote trend is very clear.
"Wow, so the focus of our opening discussion has been determined like this? Skipping the opening game and going directly to the quarterback showdown?" Edward said half-jokingly, "No problem, this is already part of our program. , then, let us focus on the two most watched quarterbacks last year - Aaron Rodgers versus Lu Ke. How about it, what do you think of the direction of this game? "
There was another moment of silence. In the first recording of the program, everyone still couldn't find a suitable fitting point, and there were always embarrassing gaps.
This time, it was Charles who took the initiative to break the deadlock. "Jennifer has just mentioned it. We can slowly start the discussion from the paper strength, from the offensive team to the defensive team, from the introduction of personnel in the offseason to the tactical changes in the preseason." , Objectively speaking, the strength of these two teams is not much different, and it should not be surprising for any team to win."
Everyone cast a surprised look at Charles:
This guy has changed his gender?
After experiencing a clear-cut and full-scale firepower last season, he has now maintained an objective and calm attitude. Is he planning to take an authoritative and professional route this time?
But in the next second, all guesses were overturned.
"I choose the Green Bay Packers." Charles expressed his views simply, clearly and crisply.
Charles is still the same Charles, but after accepting the lesson, he is now starting to become smarter. "Personally, I don't think Lu Ke can continue the state and performance of last season. In addition, Hugh During the season, the poor performance of team manager Trent Baalke is also one of the reasons why we are not optimistic."
This is the cleverness of Charles. He expressed his point of view first, and then changed the target with another key, instantly focusing everyone's attention on Trent Baalke.
No one can refute these words. Because in previous programs, they have discussed the team's draft decisions and free transfer decisions more than once, the San Francisco 49ers' offseason actions have been criticized by everyone, including the introduction of Lan Dee Moss's actions also raised questions.
Among the thirty-two teams, Trent Baalke's offseason operation grade is last.
"Originally, based on the state of the last season, the Green Bay Packers had a slight advantage; now, this advantage will be further expanded. What's more, we should not forget that this is the home court of the Packers. In the past two seasons, Among them, they only lost one home game!" Charles further added.
There is no doubt that Lambeau Field is one of the most difficult devil's home stadiums in the league; and the Green Bay Packers are also one of the best players at home.
Therefore, Charles is still the same Charles, but after tempering his sharp edges, that Charles has become a little boring.
So, Spencer took the initiative to stir up the topic, "You just said that you are not optimistic about Lu Ke's continued excellent performance?"
Just when everyone's attention was distracted, Spencer's words instantly brought the focus "within the alliance" back to Charles.
After a slight pause, Charles said decisively, "Yes, I am not optimistic. I think his performance may even be worse than Sam Bradford and Josh Freeman."
