Patrick Willis sat cross-legged on the ground, facing the emergency exit from his side, with his back leaning against the seat in the row in front, trying not to block the space of the emergency exit - otherwise the flight attendant would come over and issue a warning. Passengers are urged to leave the area and ensure the basic safety of the cabin.
Because the entire location was so small, Willis was forced to huddle in the corner, looking like a homeless bum.
Lu Ke was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help but chuckle.
But Lu Ke did not turn around and leave. He had no intention of avoiding the captain of the defensive team. On the contrary, he believed that he needed to have a long talk with the captain of the defensive team.
In fact, Lu Ke had just thought seriously about whether he should go to the defensive team in person and apologize in person to all his teammates on the defensive team, or communicate or reconcile face to face.
But the problem with such a solution is: whether the teammates on the offensive team will feel betrayed because of Lu Ke’s behavior, let’s not talk about it for the moment; and whether the teammates on the defensive team are willing to buy it, how effective it will be, and whether it will go further To intensify conflicts, these are all questions that must be put on the agenda.
Face-to-face communication with Willis is another solution. The matters of the offensive team are left to the captain of the offensive team to solve, so the problems of the defensive team are naturally left to the captain of the defensive team to consider. At least, the problem can be temporarily controlled within a range that can be expected and calculated.
Now, seeing Willis unexpectedly, Lu Ke made a decision immediately and sat down cross-legged next to Willis.
Willis obviously did not expect the unexpected visitor. He looked at Lu Ke blankly, seeming to be hesitating whether he should get up and leave or become furious. But in the end, he did not do anything and just shook his head helplessly. He shook his head, and then began to instruct Lu Ke's actions, "Go a little further inside, where it may affect the passage of the flight attendants' dining car."
Lu Ke slightly adjusted his position inside until he confirmed that his sitting posture was OK. Then he turned his head and saw him and Willis huddled together in embarrassment. Not only did they not feel more comfortable, but they also became more uncomfortable. He became even more reserved, and his awkward posture really made people laugh.
But lest their laughter disturb other passengers, both of them had to purse their lips vigorously to suppress all their smiles. Inadvertently, their funny looks made the atmosphere calm and even awkward. The link is down.
When the smile finally faded away, Lu Ke solemnly said to Willis, "I'm sorry."
There was no quibble or detour, Lu Ke just expressed his apology sincerely and sincerely.
Willis once again did not expect such an unconcealed straight shot, and subconsciously wanted to say "It's okay", out of politeness or habit, but before the words could be said, Lu Ke continued to speak. .
"Don't mind, this apology is indeed what I should say." Lu Ke took a long breath, "I am responsible for my performance in the locker room today, and I should bear my mistakes. No matter when, no matter what the occasion , as a member of the team, I should not blame my teammates for their poor performance, not to mention, my words and language are really not in good taste."
"We are a team, a group. We should unite and fight side by side instead of blaming each other for each other's mistakes and omissions. The meaning of so-called teammates is to make up for each other's mistakes and then sprint towards the same goal together. If not The defense has been performing so well that the offense couldn’t have won.”
"I have no room for quibbles about my behavior in the locker room, and I don't want to shirk responsibility. My fault is indeed my fault. I need to solemnly apologize. Although this is not the most perfect environment, but... Feel sorry."
Lu Ke's words were not spoken urgently or quickly. It seemed that every word and every sentence was chewed carefully and carefully, and he expressed his apology sincerely.
Willis looked at Lu Ke seriously, seriously and sharply, as if he was looking at Lu Ke condescendingly.
But Lu Ke didn't flinch. He just sat upright in front of him, without escaping, excusing, or making excuses. He simply put all the faults on his shoulders.
Suddenly, Willis's dull mood became clear, but he still suppressed his voice and asked, "Are you apologizing as Lu Ke personally, or are you expressing your opinion as the captain of the offensive team?"
"This is both as an individual and as the captain of the offensive team." Lu Ke admitted frankly.
This is the responsibility and obligation of the leader.
If it is Moss or Logan, they can quibble, they can defend their actions, and they can even blame Willis; but as the captain of the offensive team, he must bear the mistakes made by his teammates. If it is wrong, it is wrong. Only when leaders are truly aware of the problem can they create conditions for solving it.
Willis couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief and chuckled, "You know, when you just said this, you simply didn't give me any room. Even if I want to be a bad person, I can continue to condemn you and vent my anger. There seems to be no way. , It just seems that I am too reckless, you cunning fox."
Lu Ke's tight shoulder lines were slightly loosened, but his expression was not completely relaxed. He still said sincerely, "If you want to get angry now or want to vent your emotions, it's no problem. You still have time. I'm right here. , I won’t run away.”
Willis shook his head slightly and chuckled, "Don't worry, I understand what you mean. There is no need to be so nervous. I am not that young boy from Aldon. I still know the seriousness of the matter."
Willis bumped Lu Ke's shoulder with his shoulder, and then both of them smiled at the same time, and the atmosphere truly relaxed.
"Just now, you can completely put the blame on Randy and Logan. They started the incident and have nothing to do with you. Things will become much simpler." Willis's mood has relaxed. Said in a relaxed tone.
Lu Ke nodded, "I know. But no matter what, standing in front of you, I am a member of the offensive team. Today's problem is between the offensive team and the defensive team. I still have to distinguish my position. Sometimes , it doesn’t matter if you make jokes and bring things to a close; but sometimes, responsibility is responsibility and cannot be shied away easily.”
At this point, Lu Ke also chuckled, "When you enjoy the halo, you have fun, and when you shoulder the responsibility, you run away. How can there be such a good thing in the world?"
It was originally a serious topic, but now that Lu Ke explained it like this, it suddenly became full of joy.
Willis chuckled. Although this is the truth, not everyone is willing to bear the weight of this responsibility when it comes to actual performance.
"Now it seems that you finally look like the leader of the offensive team. Not just the captain, but also the leader." Willis sighed sincerely.
In fact, if Lu Ke didn't come to him, Willis would also go there to find Lu Ke. The matters of the offensive team or the defensive team can be handled internally by their respective teams, but as the captain of the defensive team, Willis must know the attitude of the offensive team. It is true that the defensive team performed poorly today, but the provocative behavior of the offensive team is also unforgivable.
Now, Lu Ke's proactive door-to-door behavior has taken the initiative to resolve contradictions and conflicts, and Willis can calmly reduce major issues to minor ones. This also proves that Lu Ke is growing and maturing. This is a good thing.
Willis then said, "What's going on inside the offensive team now?"
"Phew, there are still many problems, and the state of the wide receiver group is still not good; now under the praise of reporters, everyone feels that they are the best in the league, as if the Super Bowl has been stuffed in their pockets. Even if there are problems, You can’t see the problem, or you don’t think it is a problem at all. If you don’t detonate it, the problem will always exist; but if you detonate it, you don’t know if everyone explodes collectively.”
Lu Ke is still in a state of trouble. He needs advice, and Patrick Willis and David Akins are the most suitable people to ask in the team. They have qualifications and experience, and they have always taken great care of Lu Ke. Ke. Now that I finally got the chance, I couldn't help but spit out all the problems.
But after saying that, Lu Ke burst into laughter, "Wait a minute, this is an internal secret of our offensive team. Shouldn't I say more? Something seems a little wrong."
Willis rolled his eyes, "Don't worry, in exchange, I will also tell you the internal secrets of the defensive team. Now everyone in the defensive team is arrogant."
“Last year our defense ranked third in the league, but in fact the ups and downs during the season were very obvious, and our performance in the two playoff games was far from outstanding, otherwise Drew Brees and Eli Manning would not have scored. It’s not that easy anymore, there are a lot of shortcomings; and this year, they are temporarily ranked first in the league, but there are still many problems, and they are in a state where they cannot be scolded or disciplined.”
Willis couldn't help but shook his head. Now that he thinks about it, he doesn't know whether he should be happy or worried about today's locker room problem. "The state of today's game is indeed terrible. Even if Randy and the others don't provoke, go back After that, I will also reprimand them severely. I am still worried about how to say the question. It is true that they are more difficult to maintain than women. "
"Do you need me to go over and apologize to them?" Lu Ke hesitated for a moment, then asked.
Willis waved his hand nonchalantly, "No. Just leave the problems here to me on the defensive team. I will convey your meaning and your attitude is here. That's enough; if you just keep it straight like this I apologize to the ground, what should the offensive team do? They are holding their breath now. Don't look at these guys as strong, but they are actually a group of kids who have not grown up."
Willis's description was so vivid that Lu Ke couldn't help laughing.
