In America, the winner takes all.

Chapter 348 Indiscriminate bombing
"ohh..."

There was a burst of exclamation from the scene, and Isaac Bruce holding the ball was directly intercepted by a figure in white. Isaac Bruce tried to change direction, but the safety guard used a gesture that was almost like a split, and then Pressing the center of gravity while expanding the defensive area, he hugged Isaac Bruce's waist. In a football game, if you are tackled by a defensive player, it is often difficult to advance half a point. Not everyone has the brute strength of Ethan.

Isaac Bruce fell directly in front of the Angels' end zone, less than five yards away.

Ethan, including several coaches, were on the sidelines, and even the Angel cheerleaders broke into cold sweats. This was really too dangerous.

Ethan saw the safety who completed the interception, Marquis Smith wearing jersey No. 21. He just graduated from the University of California, Berkeley this year. Like Ethan, he is also from California. He was selected by Holmgren in the supplementary draft and is currently the starting strong safety of the Angels.

His name means "Marquis", and his teammates called him "Noble Lord", which became his nickname over time.

"I just said he can do the job." Holmgren narrowed his eyes and looked at Andy.

In training camp, Andy supported keeping another safety, but it was Holmgren who forced him to keep him. Judging from the results, this choice was obviously the right one, which made Holmgren feel that he had made a comeback.

Andy generously admitted that he had made a mistake and underestimated Marquez. As for Rhodes, he has become tight. At this moment, the Rams are approaching the city. Although the Rams did not score a touchdown, they successfully advanced to the front of the zone.

"The quarterback of the Rams, Kurt Warner, very decisively chose the eighty-yard raid. I don't know if this was inspired by Ethan O'Connor. Ethan had launched this type of attack in the previous two weeks. Raid tactics.”

"In just the first few seconds, the game became thrilling!"

"You're right Brent, now let's see how the Angels actually respond to the Rams' scoring offense."

The game resumed quickly, and the Angels' defensive team immediately switched to man-to-man defense. This man-to-man defense was specially created for the Rams' offensive team. During this week, the Angels conducted a lot of training, including Roland Bay. Leigh, this time firmly guarded Isaac Bruce and never gave him a chance.

Kurt Warner once again made an unexpected choice. He actually spread his legs and took the initiative to run out of the originally impregnable pocket. This immediately disrupted the Angels' defensive arrangement. Ethan noticed that the linebackers and defensive ends Feng has been attracted to him.

The next second, Kurt Warner only used a simple hook action to transfer the football to the other side, and the running back Marshall Falk, who was covering him, had quietly changed his responsibilities at this time. As the team's fifth catcher, after getting the football, he immediately tried to break through.

Peyton Manning's teammate last season, he ran for a career-high 1 yards last year. If you add 319 catches and 86 yards, his comprehensive yardage rose to 906 , 2 yards, this result is even two yards more than the Denver Broncos' Terrell Davis, who is in excellent condition, and also allows Marshall Falk to aspire to become the yard leader in the 227-98 season.

Considering the dismal results of the Colts last season, the core of the team is not Peyton Manning at all, but Marshall Falk.

The reason why the Colts released him was also to make up for the disadvantage in the lineup. The trade of Marshall Falk brought two additional draft picks to the Colts. The Colts also made a deal with the Angels. Otherwise, Eason also couldn't get Elinch Smith.

In return, the Colts took offensive lineman Brandon Burlsworth in the first round. Tragically, he was killed in a traffic accident with a semi-truck just days before he signed with the Colts and was named the starter.

Returning to the game, last season's yardage champion immediately made an astonishing impact after getting the ball. The Angels' sideline was directly knocked down by him.

In just two seconds, Marshall Falk scored the touchdown in an extremely easy way.

This result is actually not good news for Ethan. He knew that the Rams' offensive team was extremely strong this year. He originally thought that the Angels' defensive team could hold them back for almost two minutes, but now they only held them back for less than 20 seconds.

Facing the most terrifying offensive lineup in the NFL for the next three years, one can imagine the pressure on Ethan. He led his teammates onto the field at this moment.

"Ethan, come on!" Safety guard Marquis Smith, who had just completed a key tackle, said when he met Ethan.

In addition to him, several coaches also expressed support for Ethan.

At this time, the Rams defense was also ready to go.

Although there is no super forward player like Orlando Pace in the defensive team, there are also outstanding defensive forwards such as DeMarco Fall and Kevin Carter.

DeMark Fall's performance today was also very impressive, but when he faced the Cowboys in the last game, he just brushed up the statistics and got 3.5 quarterback sacks. The Cowboys' backup quarterback saw him as if he was a stranger. To the eagle's hare.

His good form continued throughout the season, and he was eventually selected to this year's Pro Bowl. Defensive end Kevin Carter was a first-round pick in 1995. This season was also the most glorious season of his career, winning the honors in a single season. 17 quarterback sacks.

With these two stationed on the weak side of the Angels' offensive team, the Angels' offensive line immediately felt an invisible pressure, especially offensive tackle Brian Waters, who was guarding Ethan.

"Ethan... I think we should use more running tactics? What do you think." During the meeting, Brian Waters whispered to Ethan in a low voice.

"Are you not afraid anymore?" Ethan asked with a smile.

"How is that possible? It's just a small scene. I just think this tactic is more beneficial to the offense." Brian Waters said with a smile.

Brian Waters's suggestion is not random. Several main players of the Rams' defensive team are at the forward and cornerback positions, which leads to an obviously better defense of passing tactics.

However, Ethan was not prepared to use running ball tactics, at least not in the first quarter.

In the first quarter, both sides still focused on testing. Showing their trump cards in advance will cause the other side to make adjustments.

The Angels' first round of offense officially started. After receiving the ball, Ethan retreated and observed.

Donald was entangled by the main cornerback Todd Wright, and tight end Desmond Clark was trapped in a double team. There was no room to receive the ball at all, and the situation of the slot receiver was not much better...

The long-term competition in the field has made Ethan almost develop an instinct, like a computer, making a rough judgment on the situation on the field at the moment in a very short period of time.

If Ethan was given more time, he might be able to find a gap in the defensive team, but the objective conditions no longer allowed it, and the two pass rushers had already arrived in front of Ethan.

Brian Waters failed to make an effective block at all, even for just one second. His 320-pound body advantage was not used. His movements were too slow in front of the two pass rushers.

This caused Ethan to be forced to change his actions. After a fake move, he suddenly changed direction and started running the ball. In order to avoid being sacked, he could only change his position.

"Ethan was pinned down at the line of scrimmage and the Angels only gained one yard on offense this time."

"The Angels' offensive line is always a big problem. If Ethan can't be protected enough, then Ethan's passing ability won't be able to be used at all. The Rams only need to dedicate two linebackers to guard the running ball to resolve it. Most of the Angels’ running ball offense.”

The two commentators on the scene immediately analyzed the current dilemma facing the Angels.

Regardless of whether it was the Cowboys or the Angels, Ethan's running ball could be called a "killer", but that was under the premise that the opponent did not know that Ethan could run the ball.

Now that the Angels' passing game is blocked, the defense only needs to focus on guarding against the Angels' running ball to effectively suppress the Angels. "Now you know why you don't just use running tactics?" During the second meeting, Ethan looked at Brian Waters.

Brian Waters nodded immediately: "Without a successful pass, there is no successful run."

"Very good, now tell me why two pass rushers can come directly in front of me!" Ethan was unusually angry, and his tone was much stern.

The three biggest villains in the team have always been the three coaches, and Ethan is more often encouraging his teammates.

Brian Waters' performance today made Ethan feel disappointed.

"Even if you put three hundred and twenty pounds of pork on the field, it can at least slow down the pace of the two of them, right?" Ethan reiterated.

Sensing the collective attention of his teammates, Brian Waters' black face was not sure whether he was blushing or not.

"Concentrate, no matter what method you use, to hold the other party down." Ethan whispered.

"I know." Brian Waters stammered and nodded.

The Angels' second offense was exactly the same as the first. Ethan did not pass the ball quickly, but observed it after getting the ball.

Brian Waters roared like a rhinoceros and charged toward defensive end Kevin Carter.

Although DeMarco Fall was still let go, this time Brian Waters at least defended one.

Previously, the two pass rushers forced Ethan to move, but facing one pass rusher, Ethan had room to fight. The next second, he raised his left hand and actually resisted the rush with one arm. DeMarco Farr.

DeMarco Fall is only 1 meters tall, but weighs 85 pounds. He looks like a large gas tank. Because of his height, his wingspan is not outstanding, while Ethan is just the opposite. He is nearly 276 centimeters higher than the opponent. With one arm extended, DeMarco Fall can't reach the ball at all.

This scene couldn't help but be a little humorous, just like a senior classmate in school facing a junior classmate. Defensive tackle Marco Farr kept waving his hands and trying to steal, but he couldn't touch the football at all.

Then Ethan used an even more outrageous passing method, swinging his right hand and then sweeping, throwing the football directly sideways.

The height of the ball was more than twice as low as normal.

The rugby ball was almost "flying close to the ground" and passed through the charging line, almost brushing past several defensive players. The defensive players also reacted very quickly. They stretched out their hands to reach the ball, but they couldn't reach it at all. The characteristics of low-height passing are brought into play, and it can pass through dense defense more easily.

And despite the fact that Ethan has almost no energy accumulated, the speed of football is so fast that even if the defenders want to lift their legs, it is too late. Moreover, they are not football players and have no habit of using their legs to block.

In the end, the football passed directly through the dense front line and was bent down to catch it by Desmond Clark, the tight end at the forefront of the front line. At this time, a large gap appeared in front of him...

All that's left is running wild.

"No one thought that Ethan would pass the ball to him, but Ethan completed the connection in a way that exceeded everyone's imagination. This is Ethan, an imaginative genius. No one could have imagined that Ethan would pass the ball to him." How will Sen pass the ball next time?"

"In addition to his strong balance ability and unpredictable and unpredictable passing ability, Ethan's strength cannot be underestimated. This is the first time I have seen a quarterback take the initiative to pass the ball. It’s unbelievable to have a rusher blocking it in front of me.”

In a team's defensive team, the two forward players on the weak side are "quarterback killers". They are huge and not as slow as other forward positions. They are tailor-made for quarterbacks.

And this matchup advantage disappeared in front of Ethan!
A quarterback with an incredible passing ability is actually not inferior to forward players in terms of strength, not to mention that he has speed that is not inferior to that of a running back.

"The real hexagon warrior." Andy whispered, his face flushed a little, which was caused by excitement.

As a head coach, his salary can even be called "poor", but he doesn't think it's unfair, because only Ethan can give him enough trust. Putting aside these things, simply coaching Ethan is not enough. He was hooked.

The tight end wrapped one arm around the football and smoothly passed through the first offensive line.

After that, the Angels offensive team worked hard and continued to advance towards the Rams' zone...

"Another surprise! Ethan's pass caught the Rams defense off guard, and the Angels had advanced to the first forty yards of the zone..."

"Ethan attracted the attention of multiple pass rushers in the backfield, and he successfully passed the ball to running back Elinche James. The Angels continued to send good news and gained another 20 yards..."

"Ethan started running the ball, which is his signature move. Under heavy double-teams, he was like a figure skater dancing on the ice. No one could predict his movements, and no one could stop his progress. .”

The flying turf dust was carried away by Ethan's shoe spikes and landed at Kurt Warner's feet. He crossed his arms and watched Ethan stride past in front of him.

The cheers from all directions became particularly intense in an instant. He saw that the cheerleaders further away also became extremely excited and cheered.

"The Angels completed a touchdown, and Ethan's offense once again achieved results. Facing the Rams, who have shined this season, the Angels did not fall at a disadvantage. Ethan continued his excellent competitive form from last season. ! Compared with this year’s number one dark horse in the league, Ethan’s decline is not obvious at all. Don’t forget, he is even younger than Kurt Warner!”

Kurt Warner turned to look at the head coach and offensive coordinator, who were having a close discussion.

"Warm-ups are over," Kurt Warner said to the two.

For him, the first round of attacks was just a warm-up.

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Entering the field again, Kurt Warner burst out with a more terrifying offensive efficiency than Ethan. The Rams' five receiving points increased the frequency of running and the running distance also increased. The offensive team turned into a high-speed machine. Kurt Warner, on the other hand, went through the motions and easily used a few passes to directly blast away the Angels' close defender.

"Another beautiful pass! The football drew an extremely beautiful arc in the air..."

"Kurt Warner's ball speed is not very fast, it can even be called slow, but his passing success rate is very high, even higher than Ethan."

"Wide receiver touchdown! The Rams took the lead again and Kurt Warner didn't even celebrate. It wasn't even worth celebrating for him. It was so easy. He didn't even break a sweat."

"He is saving his energy! It seems that he is thinking about the last quarter at this time. This is a situation that has not happened in previous games. Ethan attracted Kurt Warner's attention."

"He will use all his strength in this game!"

(End of this chapter)