In America, the winner takes all.

Chapter 352 Jet Screen

The situation on the field took a turn for the worse. The Angels, who had remained comfortable in the first half, not only lost their lead in the second half, but also had to face waves of ferocious counterattacks by the Steelers that were comparable to the tide.

At this moment, there are some problems within the team...

When Ethan walked off the court, Andy and Holmgren, who were arguing, had been separated by other teammates. They turned around in unison, one standing on the east side and the other on the west side, with a long distance between them.

When Ethan came over, the two of them gave their own suggestions.

Holmgren believes that the previous tactics have been continued, while Andy believes that the current defensive group should be extensively adjusted to adapt to the Steelers' wildcat formation.

It should be said that there is really no conflict of interest between the two at present. It is more about differences in philosophy, plus a little dispute in the past, that has led to the growing differences between the two.

Moreover, this conflict has benefited Ethan. He has a special status in the team. He is also the quarterback and the Angels' confidence. So Ethan became the one who really made the final decision.

And now, no matter whose advice Ethan listens to, if something goes wrong again, the two of them will have to decide the outcome. In extreme cases, one of the two will resign angrily if the situation is not equal.

Ethan calculated...

"I don't think the suggestions from both of you can help the Angels win. I'm going to use my own way." Ethan recalled the situation on the field just now.

To say that bystanders are just bystanders after all, only the person involved, Ethan, really understands what is going on.

In the Jets' screen tactic, the running back has to pretend to block and then rush forward quickly. After receiving the pass from the quarterback, the offensive line becomes a natural screen, blocking the pass rusher and preventing the opponent from returning to defense. .

This tactic certainly has its risks. Putting people in the pocket leaves the quarterback alone.

But the more people are let in, the better the screen blocking effect is. This is like a double-edged sword. The Angels have been plagued by this problem during training before.

But now, when the picture of the passing moment appeared in Ethan's mind, and when he saw the action of running back Elinche, he felt that he seemed to have discovered the key to the problem.

Then the Angels offense returned to the field again.

"We saw that the Angels put up the same offensive formation as before. Are the Angels planning to continue to use the special tactics just now? This may not be a good enough choice."

"He's really crazy." Holmgren couldn't help but muttered at the edge of the field.

Before the kickoff, Ethan walked up to running back Ellinge and whispered something to him.

When the game resumed, it was almost the same movement route as before. Running back Ellinge quickly moved forward after feigning an interception. Ethan was immediately surrounded by many enemies. This time, at the moment when he was about to be sacked, Ethan was a moment ahead of the game. Passed the ball.

The flying rugby ball is as high as crossing the front line, with a slight arc, and its speed is not very fast, but it is enough to penetrate the contact line.

When running back Ellinge received the ball, the forward line that originally had a gap also closed at the same time. The three pass rushers in front of Ethan turned around and wanted to chase back, but found that the forward line was no longer there. Any gaps.

Even a few seconds later, the Angels' offensive line, which had withstood the front and rear attacks, collapsed and fell apart in the impact, but in these two or three seconds, it was enough for Elinche to run past the first offensive line.

Holmgren's mouth was slightly open on the sidelines. He couldn't see how the ball was passed for a while. He was surprised, but also a little happy. The Jets' screen tactic finally played its due role.

On the other side, as the founder of this tactic, Andy saw some clues.

Previously, Elinge's running route was to rush out between the tackle and guard, and then run to the predetermined position, but this time, Elinge took the route between the center and guard.

This caused him to be closer to his intended position, probably only shortening the distance by about two yards, but it also made him arrive at his intended position a hair earlier, probably less than half a second.

It was exactly this half second that allowed Ethan to pass the ball in advance, and this attack was completed.

He thought a lot about this tactic and thought he had considered all the issues. Unexpectedly, it was this inconspicuous detail that led to the failure of the entire tactic.

Thanks to Ethan's judgment ability. Andy couldn't help but feel scared. If Ethan hadn't discovered this detail, he didn't know how long it would take for this tactic to appear in a competition next time.

Even Elinche, who had completed the attack, seemed a little confused. He didn't expect that the difference of one or two steps would bring such a big change.

Although the authorities are obsessed with it, when it comes to the release of football tactics, the quarterback who plays a key role can indeed detect small details that other positions and even coaches cannot sense.

Ethan also realized this problem after repeatedly reviewing the scene in his mind. The previous tactics could not be successful precisely because the running back and himself did not cooperate well enough. In other words, the running back was too slow.

The situation on the field is very complicated. It will be extremely difficult for the running back to speed up at this time. It is better to directly change his route. This is what I just explained to Elinche.

In the second attack, Ethan repeated his old tricks. This time Elinche didn't know whether he had found his confidence again or became more skilled. All in all, it was faster than Ethan expected. Ethan also exerted force at the moment of release, making the rugby fly faster and further. Elinge turned around and started directly, catching the rugby during the acceleration process.

This time he not only got rid of the defense, but also rushed all the way to a position only thirty-seven yards away from the Steelers end zone.

Two consecutive successful offenses were enough to prove the reliability of this tactic, and also caught the Steelers defensive team off guard. The opposing coach immediately called a timeout to discuss the defensive strategy.

When the game resumed, Ethan immediately felt the changes in his opponent.

The Steelers had one less pass rusher, and accordingly, the linebacker focused on Ellinge for close coverage.

Obviously, the Steelers defense has learned from previous lessons, but this change has exposed another weakness.

In a three-person double team, Ethan didn't have much room to do anything, but in a two-person double team, it was completely different. Ethan seemed to be raising his hand to pass the ball, but the next second he turned around and directly Bypassing the defensive end in front of him.

After suddenly widening the distance, Ethan quickly observed the defense and then passed the ball out with great force.

At this time, Donald, the wide receiver on the far end, began to accelerate with all his strength. In the collision with the cornerback, Donald, who had already gained weight, squeezed forward and firmly stood on the line. Then he raised his head, raised his hand, jumped, and caught the ball in one go. , and when he landed, his feet were already standing within the formation area.

"Touchdown! The Angels first used a brand new tactic, which made the Steelers defense team feel at a loss. Although they quickly completed the adjustment, they forgot that no tactic in football can achieve full coverage. Any tactic There are risks. In an ideal state where players do not make mistakes and perform extremely stably, the tactic in rugby is rock, paper, scissors. "And Ethan is undoubtedly the 'player in the ideal state'. He discovered the opponent's tactics. "We're also seeing growth at other positions on the Angels, with Ellinge getting faster and receivers getting stronger and more capable."

"Donald, a seventh-round pick who graduated from Alcorn State University, performed better than most rookie players. In the connection with Ethan, he gained a lot of yards!"

With the score once again leading, Ethan had to face new problems.

How to crack the Steelers Wildcat formation.

Just like the Angels' Jets screen, the Steelers' wildcat formation also made it impossible for the Angels' defense to adapt. This is an obvious option tactic, and multiple offensive options make the defense exhausted.

"Why not let Mike Rook go to Cordell Stewart, he is the best pass rusher on the team." Ethan walked up to Rhodes and asked him.

Rhodes shook his head repeatedly: "Of course you can't do that. Mike Rooker has to stand on the right, and he has to hit the running back."

In the wildcat formation, the running back stands at the quarterback's position and receives passes from the center.

"But someone has to keep an eye on Cordell Stewart. He gets the ball too easily." Ethan said subconsciously.

"You're right, but who else is there besides Mike Rooker...I thought of an answer. If I really want to say that the best pass rusher on the team is, I don't think it's Mike Rooker. That person is right there. In front of me, that's you, Ethan O'Connor. You've been facing pass rushers since you stepped on the field. You've been fighting and kicking them every game."

"Look at your body. You're so strong that you don't look like a quarterback. You run like a charging dinosaur. At the same time, you also know what a quarterback is most afraid of!" The more Rhodes talked, the more he felt that this choice was the right one. , couldn’t help but keep nodding.

"Just do it."

It is currently impossible for Ethan to serve as a pass rusher under normal circumstances. He has no idea how to confront tackles, let alone how to use cross-running to bypass offensive tackles. Apart from brute force, Useless.

But this is not an ordinary situation. The quarterback took the initiative to run out and stood at the receiver's position. Ethan only needed to keep an eye on him and had no extra tasks.

After hearing Rhodes' explanation, Ethan also felt that it was very interesting to try this. At this critical moment, he had no reason to refuse.

When the substitution message resounded over Three Rivers Stadium, a handful of Angels fans went crazy.

It was Eason’s long-lost non-quarterback moment.

It is worth mentioning that the Angels finally have away fans in this game. Although the number is very rare, it also proves that the Angels' fan base is becoming gradually larger.

Ethan switched with a middle linebacker. There were four linebackers in the Angels' defense, and the other three still performed their duties, and Ethan's goal was extremely simple.

At this moment, he looked at Cordell Stewart who was not far away, and the other party happened to look at him.

When the game resumed, Ethan immediately rushed towards the opponent, and Cordell Stewart also started to retreat as before.

But the difference from before is that Ethan is significantly faster, and at this moment Cordell Stewart has not withdrawn five yards from the front line. In other words-Ethan can get started!
In the contact confrontation, Cordell, who was only 1.85 meters tall, was no match for Ethan, so much so that he was "hit on the head" by Ethan. If Ethan wanted to, he could even squeeze him out of the line.

The running back who received the ball not far away saw that Cordell was completely suppressed and knew that he could not pass the ball, so he had no choice but to charge forward. This kind of hasty response obviously had no good effect. A defensive end has arrived, and Mike Rooker once again got the first sack of the game.

"Beautiful!" Rhodes exclaimed from the audience.

Ethan's appearance broke the balance of offense and defense at this moment.

The retreating Steelers had no choice but to start the second offense in despair. This time Cordell learned the lesson and began to stride back, five yards away from the front line. This caused Ethan to be unable to use contact actions, but he still held fast. Keep an eye on your opponent.

Cordell dodged left and right, trying to shake Ethan off, but it was Yi Men who tried to trick him. Ethan remained unchanged in response to all changes, and all his fake moves were in vain.

At this time, the Steelers running back was forced to start passing the ball, but the pass was substandard and flew directly out of the boundary line.

The second drive was over, and not only did the Steelers not gain a single yard, they lost five yards.

The third offense started, and the Steelers' Cordell Stewart did not retreat this time, but moved forward. At this moment, Cordell Stewart completely transformed into an extra wide receiver.

Accordingly, Ethan's role at this time changed from a pass rusher to a cornerback.

He and he were already close to each other. At this time, Cordell could be seen raising his head, and Ethan couldn't help but look towards the sky.

The cornerback needs to defend the receiver while keeping an eye on where the pass is coming from. Ethan can target Cordell, but it's a bit difficult for him to target Cordell with his head up and watching. After all, he has never been trained as a cornerback.

Cordell suddenly changed direction at this moment and directly threw away Eason, which forced the Angels' cornerback to cover the slot, and a gap immediately appeared around the slot receiver.

This time, the Steelers' running back holding the ball seized the opportunity and passed the ball to the slot receiver. The Steelers got the first down in a thrilling manner.

In the next offense, the Steelers changed their tactics to the previous ordinary offense. Although Ethan was broken through by Cordell at the last moment, it was just an accidental factor. It cannot be denied that Ethan posed a great threat to the Steelers' wildcat formation. Due to cautious considerations, the Steelers ultimately chose to abandon this tactic. .

Correspondingly, Ethan also ended his short career as a pass rusher, and the Angels' defensive team returned to normal. This time the situation of the game returned to the situation in the first half, and the Steelers' offense seemed slow.

The Angels' offense was unbearable by the current Steelers. Relying on the Jets screen, the Angels scored another touchdown in the fourth quarter. At this time, the score between the two sides had been stretched to double digits.

"At the end of the game, the Angels won this key game. They ensured the chance to advance to the playoffs..."

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As Monday Night Football airs, Ethan is undoubtedly the American League's best offensive player this week.

Outside the game, the Angels Cheerleaders' independent photo sales have come to a head. The photo sales figures for most of the team members are appalling...

(End of this chapter)