The Atlanta Falcons' defensive tactics have been adjusted. The second-line defense uses a man-to-man approach to cut off the advancement route. Although it is a little rigid, it can ensure that no one is missed, giving the front line more energy to press.
The San Francisco 49ers' offensive tactics have also made corresponding adjustments. They only rely on the advancement of three receivers to contain five defensive players. Now only one linebacker, Akeem Dent, is left to mark the running back. trend.
But that's not the end.
Lu Ke's tactical changes seemed dazzling. The adjustment of the receiving position disrupted all potential passing routes, forcing the second-line defense to respond hastily——
More importantly, Gene's speed advantage makes it almost impossible for opposing cornerback McClain to parry, Moss's zone defensive breakthrough ability makes Moore and Robert James a formidable enemy, and Logan's power collision makes Asante and Devold didn't dare to get distracted easily. To put it simply, all three players have opened up gaps to receive the ball.
However, such a complicated and complicated situation was just to conceal Lu Ke's true intention!
do you remember? At the kickoff, the impact between the offensive line and the defensive line was not solid enough and seemed to create a misalignment, which was indeed the case.
I saw that the five offensive linemen moved laterally towards the left side, staggering one position, and then the outside linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, who was closest to the outside left side of the defensive team, became redundant. According to the plan, Weatherspon was supposed to be matched up with right offensive tackle Alex Boone, but now Boone has moved laterally, and Weatherspon is facing off against Vernon Davis.
As a result, every defensive player's impact was not able to hit the ground, and the sound of the impact was naturally not clear and loud enough. However, because the movement of the offensive line was just a lateral wrong step, not a large-scale movement, it forced the defensive players to move. It also became very difficult to adjust, and the entire impact became somewhat fragmented.
However, being in it, the players' feelings were not so clear. Weatherspoon could only focus on the situation in front of him: Vernon Davis? What's going on?
Weatherspoon still started to step up quickly according to the game plan, but unexpectedly, Vernon chose to retreat! He actually stepped back like this to avoid its sharp edge! Weatherspoon just rushed forward, thinking that since the opportunity presented itself, he would try to sack the quarterback. Why not?
Immediately afterwards, Weatherspoon realized something was wrong. After Vernon stepped back, Lamichael stepped forward. The two completed a cross-position change, and Lamichael faced Weatherspoon. Vernon's steps moved to the outside, and then suddenly started. After the speed burst out, he passed Weatherspoon in an instant.
What's going on?
Most of the players' attention fell on the three receiving players, and Vernon, who was hidden among the offensive lines, was quietly forgotten until now!
Weatherspoon had no time to react. He only had time to collide with Lamichael head-on. He was unable to move forward without retreating. He had no way to turn around to defend Vernon, but he also had no way to attack the quarterback. He was stuck in a trap. In a strange position, this... what should we do now?
Akeem Dent!
No. 52 middle linebacker Akeem Dent still hasn't lost his position!
As expected, Akeem did notice Vernon's forward rush, but Akeem existed more as a ground defender, occasionally assisting the defense of short passing areas. Simply put, he stood in place and stuck in position. Chasing back, getting stuck, facing off, defending, etc. during fast movement are not his strengths.
Akeem was a little stunned: He was obviously responsible for guarding running back LaMichael James, so why did he suddenly need to guard tight end Vernon Davis?
That's a tight end! A tight end that even strongback William Moore may not have the upper hand on! Even if Vernon isn't at his best this season, Akeem isn't so sure.
Thoughts are one thing, actions are another. Akeem's body movements are still conditioned to step up quickly, bursting out his speed, keeping up with Vernon's footsteps in small steps; but the thoughts in his mind are ultimately It was still reflected in the details of the muscles. The footsteps were not able to block Vernon's forward position immediately. In addition, Vernon's collision was originally a powerful one. With one addition and one subtraction, Akeem was completely lost. own position.
damn it!
Akeem subconsciously glanced back quickly, and could only pray secretly in his heart, hoping that the target of Lu Ke's pass was not Vernon.
When Lu Ke's figure came into Akeem's sight, Akeem couldn't help but let out a low wailing deep in his heart, Damn it! The quarterback has just taken action now, which is clearly bullying their frontline defense's lack of pressure ability!
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Lu Ke was never in a hurry.
After the kickoff, he quickly retreated and made a simple judgment on the defensive line's pass rushing tactics to ensure that the opponent's defensive team did not accidentally choose to attack the quarterback. Then he began to move in an orderly manner while observing the layout of the offensive and defensive confrontation. , while using his own pocket steps to confuse the audience.
The powerful troika of Gene, Moss and Logan pushed the entire defensive second line towards the deep area in about two seconds - the kickoff line was above their own fifteen-yard line, and now Gene was already close to the midfield, and Moss and Logan were also near the thirty- to thirty-five-yard line, which also meant that there was a gap of at least fifteen yards in the middle.
Vernon deliberately delayed the start time, bypassed Weatherspoon, quickly rushed along the channel of the slot, and then suddenly accelerated past Akeem. In just five yards, he fully demonstrated his body's explosive ability. , and then they entered a no-man's land. The openness and freedom of the vast sea and sky allowed Vernon to run as much as he wanted.
With the entire backcourt layout in full view, Lu Ke immediately made a choice. Although the three players in the deep area all have gaps to receive the ball, Vernon has more possibilities for receiving space and advancing area. So he raised his hand and dropped the knife, making a light pass, outlining an arc, and landed on the path of Vernon's continued progress.
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After getting out of the position of the two linebackers, following the inertia and momentum of his body, Vernon quickly continued to rush forward. It seemed that with just a breathing space, the straight distance between him and the kickoff line was already wide. Ten yards, then he completed the adjustment with small steps, turned around counterclockwise, and then saw the football moving towards him light and agile, like an elf, spinning in the golden sunshine of San Francisco and gliding towards him.
After a whole season of sluggishness and silence, Vernon is not rusty at all, and it seems that those days of dormancy are preparing for today's brilliance.
Vernon thought he would be nervous, but in fact, he remained fully focused and had no time to think about whether he was nervous or worried. All eyes were focused on the football, completing the ball, paying attention to control, and avoiding dropping the ball. That was the only thought that came to mind.
The muscles were tense to the extreme, and the small steps were continuously adjusted. Fans who are familiar with Vernon will notice that Vernon is still a little cramped now. All adjustments appear to be cautious. After being ignored for a long time, suddenly standing in the spotlight again at a critical moment requires courage.
But luckily, the quarterback who passed the ball for Vernon was Lu Ke!
Vernon raised his hands and put them on his chest, making a catching gesture. Without any adjustment, the football landed accurately on his chest and penetrated into the small world between his palms. His fingertips were slightly Tucked in, and then firmly controlled the football without spending too much effort or adjustment. Even the tight muscles were not put to use, and the entire process of catching the ball seemed to be an understatement.
It was still a familiar pass, with angle, rotation, strength and landing point. All controls were still familiar formulas. Vernon could notice that he was a little too tight and catching the ball was easier than expected, but he still couldn't. Dare to take it lightly, lest complacency and pride may lead to the bad situation of butter hands happening again.
Vernon's right fingertips curled up slightly, firmly controlling the football in his palm.
There was a slight hesitation in his steps, which delayed the best opportunity to attack, and the impact of the long-term sparse battle was still unavoidable; but Vernon had no intention of surrendering easily, and then turned around, getting ready to continue advancing towards the far-reaching area.
The stadium in front of him was still the same, and every detail was so familiar, but the dazzling red sea made Vernon's blood begin to boil again. He missed such moments and scenes so much, and he would never do it. Easy to miss! This is his stage, this is his moment!
The brain calmed down and quickly began to observe the backcourt, but the game instinct/instinct took action in advance - every minute and second on the court is extremely important, and the body must react before the brain thinks, or maybe The brain must think three steps ahead, otherwise the opportunity will be fleeting.
Instinctively, he glanced out of the corner of his eyes and caught the large gap on the right - Logan's inward movement had completely cleared the right side, and all the defensive players had arrived close to the central area; but the pace The movement moved diagonally to the left. The body's conditioned reflex actions were ahead of the brain, and it made a choice that was not the most correct - it can be seen from the side that Vernon was still not in his best condition.
It's not the best choice, but it's not necessarily the wrong choice.
Despite moving to the left, with all offensive and defensive players converging on the same side, Vernon found space to continue advancing, with Moss and Logan pushing the defenders back and now returning to the defensive distance in time. Vernon also has about six or seven yards of space, which is enough for Vernon!
