Monday ends, Tuesday comes.
For Lu Ke, he must temporarily put the time between Vance and Nike behind him, because a new round of preparation cycle is about to officially begin, and he must devote himself wholeheartedly to the preparation for the next game. No opponent can be underestimated, let alone What's more, they are mortal enemies in the same district?
Before officially entering this week's game, the San Francisco 49ers were the first to receive bad news——
Kyle Williams suffered a torn knee ligament and was unfortunately ended for the season.
The team had to move Kyle from the fifty-three-man roster to the injured list, and also transferred another player from the training group to fill the vacant position in the roster.
This season, the San Francisco 49ers' special team has performed exceptionally well, currently leading the league in overall rating, and playing a vital role in two strong matchups; now, Kyle's absence is undoubtedly a heavy blow, and they must rebuild Looking for a reliable and strong kick returner.
After discussion, the coaching staff announced the new returner candidates:
This year's first-round pick, wide receiver AJ Jenkins, 2008 undrafted wide receiver Chad Hall, who transferred from the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason, and Ted Ginn, who is on the main roster. and Randy Moss, they will take turns serving as returners, and the special teams team will further complete the running-in and find the best combination.
After the recovery training on Tuesday, Lu Ke and his teammates went to the hospital to visit Kyle.
Kyle's condition was not good, both physically and mentally, and he seemed depressed. Even though Lu Ke and others continued to enlighten and encourage, the effect was still limited after all, and the ward seemed dull and depressing. Although Kyle tried hard to be happy and cheered for his teammates, hoping that they could continue to win, but...
"Wait until I come back. I'm still looking forward to standing on the stage of the playoffs." Kyle said half-jokingly, but the bitterness and heaviness of his smile still lingered.
When they left, Kyle lay on the hospital bed and turned his head, not daring to watch his teammates leave.
This is Kyle's second injury this season. Although it is not the same part, it is not far from the location of the old injury. The next recovery process will be longer and more difficult. No one knows whether Kyle will still be injured. Being able to return to the game, even if you come back, your condition cannot be guaranteed.
Now only time can slowly heal the injury. This is true from body to spirit. This is a war between oneself and oneself. No one can help, not teammates, not family members, not doctors and nurses. Only when Kyle defeats himself can he accept help and stand up again.
For the players of the San Francisco 49ers, going all out to fight for the next victory is the best way to accompany them.
At Wednesday's regular team official press conference, Kyle Williams' injury, Michael Crabtree's status, Randy Moss's performance... all became the focus of reporters' interviews, not only Not only head coach Jim Harper, but Lu Ke, the starting quarterback, has also been asked relevant questions many times.
On the one hand, the Atlanta Falcons enter their bye week this week, which also means that the San Francisco 49ers are expected to become the first team in the league to win seven games in the season, taking a strong lead in this season's Super Bowl.
On the other hand, this season, the four teams in the National League West have fully experienced an outbreak. The current total record of the division ranks first among the eight major divisions in the league. It is recognized as the dead division of the league in the 2012 season. Starting this week, the San Francisco 49ers will continue to The divisional civil war started, and they faced the Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals and St. Louis Rams.
In other words, real gold is not afraid of fire, whether it is a mule or a horse, now is the real testing moment. This is true for the San Francisco 49ers, and it is also true for the other three teams in the National League West. Whether the excellent record so far is an embroidered pillow, or the absolute strength of real guns, the strong confrontation in the division civil war will One point at a time.
Naturally, the routine press conference became lively.
In addition to the news related to the San Francisco 49ers, the Seattle Seahawks have naturally become the most frequently mentioned words, but not in a welcoming manner.
"Many people in the league now believe that Russell Wilson is just like you last year. What do you think of this?"
Russell Wilson, the Seattle Seahawks' rookie quarterback, was selected with the 75th overall pick in the third round of this year's draft. Compared with Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III, who have been making a lot of news, Russell's draft process was really calm and uneventful.
In the rookie training camp, Russell was not optimistic. There is no other reason than that he is short.
Russell is "only" 5.9 feet (180 centimeters) and weighs 215 pounds (98 kilograms). His overall body proportions are relatively stocky and thick. He is a new type of running quarterback, like Cam Newton and Robert - Griffin III and Colin Kaepernick are all representatives of the new generation of quarterbacks in college - some fans once nicknamed them the "four major running backs", of course, not in a positive sense.
For the quarterback's passing, Russell is still not tall enough to clearly grasp the defensive position and advancement space. The template he can refer to is Drew Brees, even though he is now one of the four elite quarterbacks. One, but Brees' height is still the focus of people's complaints, and Russell is 1.2 inches shorter than Brees.
As for the quarterback running the ball, Russell's body is not strong enough. He does not have the height of Griffin and Kaepernick, nor does he have the weight of Cam. His physical talent does not seem to be sufficient. For running four points For defenders, they are more likely to be injured in collisions with defensive players, and the attrition rate is definitely an issue that needs to be worried about.
Of course, Russell still has his own unique skill. His passing accuracy is very outstanding. Compared with the other three representatives of running quarterbacks, Russell's passing accuracy can even be four points higher than that of traditional pockets. His movement is also outstanding. Due to the limitations of his physical talent, his running is more flexible and cunning, and he is often able to capture more gaps.
The advantages and disadvantages are very obvious.
In the end, Russell's draft stock dropped all the way, falling to the third round before being selected by the Seattle Seahawks.
After offseason training and training, the Seattle Seahawks unexpectedly chose Russell as the starter.
Facing the Arizona Cardinals in the first game, Russell encountered a shocking education. His performance throughout the game was like sleepwalking. From passing to running the ball, from reading the defense to making tactical choices, Russell completely collapsed and ushered in a game without any existence. A sense of failure - neither the offensive nor defensive dominance was in Russell's hands. With the emergence of Robert Griffin III, Russell was almost forgotten by everyone.
Perhaps it was the lack of attention that reduced the pressure on Russell and freed him up.
In the following five games, Russell gradually took advantage of his strengths and truly used his strengths to avoid weaknesses. Especially after using his excellent pocket movements to get rid of sacks, he relentlessly sought opportunities to complete passes and clenched his teeth. Yaguan led the offensive team to continue to advance, and his performance was even more eye-catching.
In the end, the Seattle Seahawks successfully achieved an outstanding performance of four wins and one loss, especially in the third week of the regular season, against the Green Bay Packers, Russell, who was playing at home, gave the best passing performance of his career. , completed a "Hail Mary" in the countdown period, killing the opponent with "14:12", which caused a cry of exclamation.
Last week, the Seattle Seahawks once again played at home against the New England Patriots. Although Russell was not the protagonist and running back Marshawn Lynch became the master of the game, they still achieved a narrow victory after all. "24:23" not only gave the opponent their third defeat of the season, but also marked that they truly have the ability to fight hard.
Inside and out, this Seattle Seahawks team is reminiscent of last year’s San Francisco 49ers——
The overall strength has not reached its peak, and it is still a team trying to rebuild amidst the ups and downs. However, the emergence of a new leader above the quarterback position also gives the team the ability to compete with strong players within a hair's breadth. With the ability to have the last laugh, the team gradually began to change.
Russell also reminds people of Lu Ke last year. Although the playing styles are completely different, there are indeed many similarities in playing temperament; not to mention, there are many similarities in draft experience. It is inevitable that people compare Russell and Lu Ke together.
Currently, the Seattle Seahawks have a season record of four wins and two losses, and their overall performance is good.
By the way, the two losses came to the Arizona Cardinals and the St. Louis Rams, both of which were divisional civil wars, and both were away losses. At the same time, only one of the team's four wins came on the road. What's clever is that , it was an away game against the Carolina Panthers. Russell Wilson had the upper hand in the confrontation with Cam Newton, the top pick in last year's draft.
It can be said that this young team still has a clear gap between home and away performance, and currently it is still better at playing at home.
Naturally, Russell became an unavoidable topic during the press conference.
"I don't think so." Lu Ke said modestly, "I am still a quarterback who is constantly learning and working hard to grow. I am not qualified to be a sample for others to compare with. I think this game , I still have the attitude of attacking my opponents and study hard."
"But Russell said in the interview that he doesn't like your style of play. He believes that the Seattle Seahawks have the ability to defeat the San Francisco 49ers. Do you have any response to this?"
"I will respond on the field." Lu Ke smiled, but his simple words were full of confidence and determination.
"So what do you think of Russell's game?"
"At least I won't choose to play like that." As the game went back and forth, Lu Ke gradually showed his edge and fought back without showing any weakness.
"So, you don't like him?"
"That's your opinion, not mine."
