Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1320: All grass and trees are soldiers
Something is wrong.

The Tennessee Titans defensive players all looked at Vrabel, with a hint of confusion and questioning in their eyes.

Vrabel knew it very well, but the point was, he didn't know what Reed was up to.

Or, Levi's gourd?
It is well known in the league that Reed is not good at changing formations on the spot; while Levi is quick-witted and calm in times of crisis, especially his rapid growth in the past season. People have seen Levi play as the quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs many times, and he still maintains a 100% pass success rate. Vrabel sees that Levi is injecting a sense of presence into the offensive tactics of the Kansas City Chiefs.

It's just an attack, they can't lose their composure, they must focus on themselves.

Vrabel calmly placed his right palm downward and pressed down gently, trying to calm the defensive team down. They continued to stick to their original tactics.

As a player and a coach, Vrabel's grasp of the context of the game has indeed demonstrated his excellence and won the trust of the players.

With one gesture, Vrabel helped the Tennessee Titans gain their footing.

However, when Vrabel realized that his "wait and see" was also part of Levi's plan, his strategy of remaining unchanged in the face of ever-changing circumstances actually fell into a trap.

What Levi calculated was not only tactics, but also people's hearts.

In the following game, the Kansas City Chiefs rarely used "Cheat Motion" three times in a row.

The starting point is all Levi.

Levi used his speed, agility and strength to break through, and completed breakthroughs in different positions with an absolutely strong and confident attitude.

The Tennessee Titans have to be on guard because if they miss a defensive opportunity against a player like Levi, the result may be that Levi will make a fatal blow.

However, the Tennessee Titans chose a zone defense and had no fixed player to guard Levi, so when Levi started, at least three and at most five players were all caught up in Levi's storm, so that the Tennessee Titans' defensive position was destroyed to pieces.

As a result, the eye of the storm in the entire short pass area was obviously tilted, the continuous pressure around the pocket was slightly relaxed, and Mahomes gained breathing space and obviously let go.

Originally, "Cheating Motion" emphasizes the word "fast". Not only Levi, but Mahomes also has a fast shooting speed and punches hard at the first time.

Now, Levi still maintains the rhythm, but Mahomes deliberately slows down the rhythm, waiting for the Tennessee Titans' defense to be attracted by Levi, and then Mahomes shoots leisurely, choosing the passing target at will.

Hill. Hardman. Watkins.

Together with Kelce in front, this means that in this offensive wave, all four receivers of the Kansas City Chiefs were targeted.

Moreover, every pass was accurate.

The point is that if the defensive players leave Levi alone, Mahomes can directly connect with Levi and make the Tennessee Titans lose sight of the big picture.

Faced with such a situation, the correct solution is to defend against each other, ensuring that one or two players guard Levi, while the other players stick to their positions; however, this means that the zone defense strategy that Vrabel insists on must be broken and then be involved in the rhythm of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Vrabel was in a dilemma.

The most important thing is that the Kansas City Chiefs deliberately slowed down the tempo. Instead of rushing forward in one wave, they made full use of the rest and adjustment time in each offense. The point was not that they needed to discuss tactics, but to confuse the Tennessee Titans' minds, to make the defensive players doubt, panic and worry, and to let the thoughts in the defensive players' minds run wild.

Different players have different ideas, and these ideas cannot be communicated quickly and consensus cannot be reached in a short period of time, which will inevitably lead to more variables.

I see enemies everywhere and am always paranoid. I can never calm down.

Vrabel's defensive discipline was thrown into disarray.

It can be seen from the results.

The Kansas City Chiefs' offensive efficiency was fully restored, with four passes and three first downs, advancing 37 yards. Not only did they push past half court for the first time in the game, but they also reached the 38-yard line of the Tennessee Titans' half, just a stone's throw away from the free kick area.

Strong, calm and determined to win.

This momentum is accumulating layer by layer. The Kansas City Chiefs once again showed their growth and transformation this season. They did not panic even when they were four touchdowns behind. On the contrary, the Tennessee Titans were panting and sweating profusely. The dual consumption of mental and physical energy at this stage was particularly severe, and their eyes were slightly shaken.

Vrabel knew that it was an unrealistic luxury to completely shut out the Kansas City Chiefs, but the key point was how long they could suppress this offensive team. He had hoped to suppress them for a little longer, but now the rise of the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive team made him feel powerless.

It was "cheating motion", four consecutive "cheating motions", and the Tennessee Titans were helpless.

How to do?
Vrabel studied under Belichick and came from a defensive background, so he won't lose his composure easily and must remain calm no matter how dangerous or difficult the situation is.

Finally, Vrabel adjusted.

To outsiders, this seems a bit too slow; but in fact, in just four short offensive gears, Vrabel's adjustments were already very timely.

The main reason is that the rise of the Kansas City Chiefs was too sudden and too strong.

As expected, the Kansas Chief is worthy of being the Kansas Chief, and Vrabel's palms were slightly sweaty.

However, Vrabel still controlled himself and gave orders quickly. The Kansas Chiefs still deliberately left time for Vrabel to adjust. He would make the Kansas Chiefs pay the price for their self-confidence and pride. They should not give him time to think and adjust.

then.

The Tennessee Titans were on the 38-yard line at halftime, first down and 10 yards.

Levi, still stepped out in advance——

The fifth consecutive "Cheating Motion"?
This, can’t it?
Reid is not such a stubborn person, and the Kansas City Chiefs are not a team that only has one trick up their sleeve, but what is going on with this wave of offense?

Vrabel had no time to think, they had to focus on the present, they had to turn the situation around and regain the initiative.

"attack!"

Mahomes calls the snap.

Levi, as expected, rushed out without exception.

This time, Levi passed Kelce and Hardman, cut to the outside, and then sprinted vertically.

However, the Tennessee Titans didn't care about that at all, because Vrabel had a different plan.

Raid.

When Levi took a vertical step, the Tennessee Titans defense also took a vertical step to apply pressure.

This is the first time in the entire game.

The Tennessee Titans use a "3-4" formation. Simply put, they make full use of four linebackers, which is what Vrabel is good at. They rarely use simple and crude strategies such as raiding the quarterback, and they are more likely to show the diversity of defensive tactics with linebackers as the core.

Tonight, the Tennessee Titans applied pressure, but they didn't blitz or even touch Mahomes very often.

until now.

The Tennessee Titans not only used surprise tactics, but also broke the balance without warning.

Six pass rushers.

Three defensive linemen, two linebackers, and... a cornerback.

It's actually a cornerback!
Vrabel: It’s neither a surprise nor an accident.

(End of this chapter)