"...How about it, are you ready to catch my pass?" Lu Ke gave Gene a big hug and teased with a smile on his face.
When he was about to let go of his embrace, he found that Gene was still hugging him tightly, seemingly reluctant to let go. This made Lu Ke joke, "I know I am a heartthrob, but unfortunately Yes, I already have Tangtang and cannot accept your confession. We are still friends."
Originally, Gene was a little bit emotional, and his complicated emotions could not be accurately described. Now everything was destroyed. He couldn't help but laugh directly, "Sure enough, you are still the same as before. I haven't heard your cold jokes for a while, but instead I miss you a little bit." Gene let go of his arms, and a little sadness turned into a smile, "I'm just worried about whether I can still find my place when I return to the team."
Gene's worries are objective.
Lu Ke is a tactical game-oriented quarterback. He is always adjusting his tactics according to his own situation, the team's situation and the opponent's situation. During Ginn's absence, he still found a way to continue the offense. Method:
Garrett Selleck has now firmly occupied the position of the team's second tight end. Vernon Davis, who has returned from concussion injury, has not been able to return to the starting lineup for the time being; Michael Crabtree He also gradually found the feeling of cooperation with Ankuang Boldin, and firmly occupied the position of starting wide receiver.
After Ginn returned from injury, the San Francisco 49ers' originally stretched receiving lineup suddenly became overcrowded. How they should be arranged and combined will also be an important issue in the next National League finals. For Lu Ke, he has more choices and is naturally more free; but for the receiving team itself, they need to compete for positions, and the fierce internal competition makes them tighter.
"Ted, instead of worrying about your starting position or game performance here, why not show the head coach that you are still the best candidate for the deep attack route." Lu Ke smiled and gave his opinion sincerely, "You You should know that no one on our team can beat you in your area of expertise.”
In the past few games, Lu Ke has habitually missed Jean. Jean's role on the court is definitely not only a long-pass target, but also a time bomb in deep areas.
After three seasons of hard work, each team has already figured out Ginn's characteristics and style. If Lu Ke chooses to pass the long ball, Ginn must be the number one choice. This also means that as long as Ginn is on the court, the backcourt Safety guards should not take it lightly; as long as Lu Ke makes long passes, Gene will inevitably become the key defensive target. Lu Ke can make full use of these two points. Even if Jean is not used as the passing target, the entire tactical layout can become flexible and changeable.
To put it simply, Gene's tactical role even exceeds his own catching ability, just like Logan.
The biggest problem now is the degree of recovery of Gene. In addition to the vertical strike ability, the game interpretation ability such as route pulling, fighter capture, running and pick-and-roll, etc., how much has been restored is crucial. , which will also determine Gene's position in the offensive tactical system.
Against the Seattle Seahawks, Lu Ke urgently needs Gene to return to the team, but the premise is that Gene's rhythm and condition must keep up with the team.
In the final analysis, strength still needs to speak.
After returning from injury, it is necessary to find the rhythm of the game again. This is definitely not an easy task. Lu Ke himself knows very well that sometimes he may never find it again; but this is what every professional player must do. The difficult challenges we face are like sailing against the current. If we don’t advance, we will retreat.
Now, it's Gene's turn to sail against the current for the second time in three years, and the difficulty has doubled!
Jean looked at Lu Ke carefully, and his heart that was hanging high slowly returned to his chest. The confusion and hesitation, the anxiety and helplessness, all settled down unconsciously: Lu Ke is still the same Lu Ke. The team is still the same team, everything is familiar. During his absence due to injury, the team did not change. The tension in his heart gradually relaxed, and even his expression became much more relaxed. .
Although Lu Ke didn't say anything about chicken soup for the soul, nor did he say anything to encourage him, Gene felt a sense of relief, and his smile rose again, "Come on, come on, you tell me, I'm going to face Richard Xie Mann? Or Cam Chancellor? You name it, I have no problem."
"Such an attitude is a positive sign. However, there is no way to tell you the answer today. I am watching the game video of Seattle's defensive front. It will be your turn to appear when I study the Legion of Detonation." Lu Ke said with a smile, " However, you can have a meeting with the wide receiver team first, and we will see what will happen then." Lu Ke and Gene walked all the way to the elevator, "Have you started training with the ball yet?"
"Yes, it started last week. However, the feel was very average, so I went back to the swimming pool to do throwing and catching..." Gene and Lu Ke just walked and talked like this, entering the office building and heading towards the players' meeting. Room floor direction rises.
"Ding."
The elevator arrived, and as soon as I stepped out, I could hear the sound of laughter echoing in the corridor. It was just like the corridor in the middle school in the past, where people were chatting, playing, eating, studying in a daze...all kinds of things. There are all kinds of people, showing a sense of vitality.
The conference room on the day off was still bustling with activity. It lost some of the formality and tension during the preparations. Both indoors and outdoors seemed more relaxed and casual. The figures of the players were scattered in different corners of the sight. The image of high school break after class came to mind. playground corridor of time.
"Hey, Bambi!"
The players greeted Lu Ke one after another, and then Joe Stanley, who was leaning at the door of the linebacker meeting room, started shouting in a bluffing manner, "It's rare that Bambi only shows up now. It seems that he is hiding in I am enjoying a good time in Wenrou Township, so I can’t bear to come to the training base.”
Of course Stanley was joking, and Lu Ke responded with a joke.
"Of course, I am a family man. Unlike you, who deliberately left home just to avoid the tigress at home. Obviously, my private life in the bedroom is not going well." A casual retort made everyone around him start roaring. By shouting and cheering, Lu Ke could easily make Stanley become embarrassed.
Stanley shook his head and waved his hands repeatedly to express his helplessness and innocence. At this time, he could not defend himself. In the end, he could only raise his hands and surrender, "I was wrong, Bambi, Skywalker, I was wrong. I shouldn't have provoked you casually. I was frivolous, it was all because our defensive captain returned, and I was obviously a little hot-headed.”
"Patrick has returned to the team?" Gene's eyes widened and he cheered in surprise. Although he is a member of the offensive team, he has gradually developed a habit. It always feels weird if he does not see the three captains standing on the court in every game.
"Ted! Wow, Ted has returned to the team too!" Stanley noticed Gene at this time and made an extremely exaggerated expression, "Now our offensive weapons are about to form a complete body? Are these three For the first time in months? All weapons are equipped, wow, the Waterfowl team needs to be alert."
The Waterbirds, this is the nickname of the Seattle Seahawks within the San Francisco 49ers team. The other two rivals in the same district are the Redbirds and Sheep.
Gene scratched his head, not knowing how to respond.
Amidst the commotion, Lu Ke spoke up to help out, "How is Patrick's condition?" and brought the topic back on track.
Lu Ke did not show surprise or surprise, because Jeep Crest had already informed him early that both Willis and Gene could return smoothly this week.
Putting aside the competitive status for now, but after ups and downs for more than half a season, the San Francisco 49ers finally have a complete team, and the 53-man roster has finally been released. At least from a mental level, they now We are ready to go all out, and our morale has reached a new high.
Can this be considered a refill of chicken blood?
"You can ask me directly in person." Willis walked out of the linebacker office, his healthy face and bright eyes showing his good condition.
Although I knew Willis would be returning to the team, seeing it in person was different after all.
In the last game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Willis was carried off the field on a stretcher. There was almost no blood on his sweaty cheek. His pale and weak face seemed to be visibly falling apart. The pain caused a deep groove between his eyebrows, but Willis still showed a big smile. Although the smile became ferocious due to the pain, he still did not forget the handover of responsibilities:
"Hey, Bambi, you may need to lead the team with David for the rest of the title defense journey, and I may regret my absence."
The despair at that moment was hidden behind the smile, but it became increasingly bitter and sad. It stayed in Lu Ke's mind for a long time and could not go away.
until now.
Seeing the healthy and complete Willis again, seeing the tall and strong Willis again, the unknown uneasiness hidden deep in Lu Ke's heart quietly calmed down, and he exposed himself to Willis. With a smile, he took the initiative to step forward and gave Willis a welcoming hug, "Remember? Nine people said that you will never walk alone. Welcome back to the team."
Such a plain and simple sentence almost caused Willis to collapse. He clearly knew how much hard work Lu Ke and other teammates had put in to reach the federation finals. After all, they did not leave anyone behind. Teammates, gritted their teeth and persisted until the San Francisco 49ers were completed.
"Well done." Willis patted Lu Ke on the shoulder, "Now it's our turn to work hard together, remember? We still have a promise waiting to be completed." 2k Reading Network
