blueteamnovel Chapter 411 410 As ferocious as wolves and tigers
Chapter 411 410 As ferocious as wolves and tigers
"From what we can see, the Jacksonville Jaguars have always focused on a ground offense, with running back Fournette playing a more important role than quarterback Bortles,"@@@@
"For Fournette, this is an opportunity,"
"An opportunity to prove that he is not a bit inferior to Li Wei, an opportunity to prove that he has the makings of a top-running back, an opportunity to prove that running backs can change the course of a game."
"Throughout the season, Fournette had lived in Li Wei's shadow until last game against the Pittsburgh Steelers when he finally found his voice. Now, faced with the chance to confront Li Wei head-on, Fournette needs to seize the opportunity."
Unexpectedly yet logically, the quarterback duel 'Smith VS Bortles' isn't the spectacle of the match, instead, the clash between running backs Fournette and Li Wei has become the focal point of the American League finals—
Indeed, time makes heroes, and this is a scene not even Goodell could orchestrate behind the scenes, but it is indeed unfolding right now.
Just now, Li Wei had a 103-yard rush touchdown that refreshed the history of the American League finals, becoming the longest rush touchdown in the Super Bowl era of the American League finals, pushing Li Wei's fame to new heights once again.
Social media platforms are already flooded.
Now, the chance is in Fournette's hands.
Of course, that depends on Marrone's choice of offensive strategy.
On one side, the Jacksonville Jaguars' offensive group was organizing their troops.
The home team now faces a dilemma of second down and twelve yards. Maybe rushing isn't the best choice, but if they opt for a pass, they need more meticulous cooperation.
On the other side, the Kansas City Chiefs Defense was also studying and strategizing.
Should they strike first, or wait for the opponent to make a move and then respond spontaneously?
As a lineman, Houston was reading the offense, attempting to clear the fog from the opponent's dazzling offensive set-up to find the truth and decode the opposing strategy.
Huh?
Houston was slightly puzzled.
He was not completely certain about what he observed, and different judgments flashed through his mind, but there was no time for hesitation. He still chose to trust his gut.
Without hesitation, Houston shouted chants and gestured to his teammates in the Defensive group.
After some manipulation, the Kansas City Chiefs Defense slightly spread out—
This was... a posture for defending a pass; focusing on either a medium or long pass.
The Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback Bortles noticed this as well, but Bortles, a reticent and honest person like Quasimodo from "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame," who is naive and kind, perfectly followed the coach's strategy. He didn't mind being labeled a system player by others. Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire
Bortles had a clear awareness of his talent and abilities. Sometimes, being an obedient quarterback and trusting the coaching staff's decisions helped him secure his position in the league.
Initially, Houston had some doubts, but he hadn't expected that all would be precisely as he predicted.
Despite the Jacksonville Jaguars' lackluster offense, could they really be this lazy and clumsy?
However.
Indeed, they were just that.
Houston looked at Fournette, who lay disheveled on the ground, and he didn't even feel like kicking a man when he was down. This kid, feeling too sorry for himself, still thought he could compete with Li Wei, but the gap was too significant — from team tactics to defensive reading to on-the-spot reactions, vastly inferior; it was evident that Fournette was still an inexperienced rookie.
Everyone called Li Wei "rookie," but deep down, they knew it was just a nickname, a jest, precisely because Li Wei's performance on the field was anything but rookie-like that the moniker became popular; otherwise, calling Fournette a rookie right now would just seem like bullying a newcomer.
Without comparison, there would be no harm. Fournette thinking about challenging Li Wei might still need more seasoning, only God knows where Li Wei got that "rich" match experience from.
Houston gently shook his head, didn't say much, and just turned around and left.
Fournette: ??? Did he just see that look of pity? Pity?
Third down and twelve yards.
The Jacksonville Jaguars' offense was once again in trouble.
Originally, after the Kansas City Chiefs just scored an impressive touchdown, the home team should have countered right away, gripping the game tightly, extending the tense situation.
But this? How?
In just one minute's time, lingering on the brink of three and out, the continuously tense situation since the first quarter seemed to break suddenly, transforming the game completely.
Crisis loomed over Perpetual Bank Center.
However.
Third down is third down; at least, this offensive drive hadn't ended yet.
Bortles still had another chance.
This time, the Jacksonville Jaguars wouldn't be "unexpectedly" selecting a ground attack again to break convention... right?
If they continued to hit the wall, it's hard to say if it would be lucky or unlucky for Fournette, even Houston couldn't help but feel pity as he silently mourned for Fournette.
Fortunately, that didn't happen.
Finally, the Jacksonville Jaguars chose a pass play; just as the ball was snapped, Bortles kept dropping back, with all the Wide Receivers launching into action, assuming a full passing stance.
Bortles, taking a gamble!