American winner takes all

Chapter 427 Dao Heart Broken
After completing the touchdown, Kurt Warner returned to the field and high-fived his players one by one. Just like last season, the Rams maintained a good atmosphere within the team.

"That's beautiful, Kurt."

"You're gonna beat the shit out of Ethan O'Connor!"

“You are the best.”

A group of players including running back Falk and wide receiver Isaac Bruce cheered for Kurt. This lineup was invincible last season and beat all teams. As a running back, Falk got 1048 receiving yards, which ranked eighth among all wide receivers, showing the Rams' terrifying offensive efficiency.

Kurt Warner then looked at this season's new head coach Mike Matz. As the offensive coordinator last season, he was the soul of the Rams' Coryell-style offense. As the head coach this season, he continued to deepen the offense and brought the characteristics of last season to the fullest.

Kurt Warner walked to the head coach, only to hear the low voice of the head coach wearing a baseball cap: "The key point of this game is still defense!"

At this time, Kurt Warner saw Ethan walking onto the field and the Angels were about to launch a new round of attack.

Different from Kurt Warner's combination of passing and running, Ethan now prefers to stand still and output, the ball is released more quickly, and the movement is significantly reduced than before.

"He can't run anymore!" Kurt Warner said happily.

"Although he can't run anymore, his teammates can." Mike Matz looked at the other players on the field.

"Except Ethan, everyone else..." Kurt Warner was stunned before he could finish his words.

In the eyes of the two, it was Ethan's teammate who was running.

The running back's containment without the ball, the coordination between the tight end and the front line, the constant change of direction of the wide receiver...

Everything looks so familiar, it is Coryell's vertical offense. This offense emphasizes running, passing, and receiving, and attaches importance to the running coordination between players. It is a completely different route from the West Coast offense.

That’s what the Rams do best, and what the Angels haven’t used.

"Where did the Angels find this coach?" Kurt Warner's eyes penetrated the field and looked at Andy and Holmgren across the field.

He knew Holmgren, but Andy was undoubtedly much less famous, at least for now.

Kurt Warner attributes the Angels’ turnaround to Andy making a difference.

"Not the head coach, or rather, not just the head coach." Mike Matz shook his head. As a former offensive coordinator and current head coach, he certainly knew how difficult it was to build a lineup from scratch. This was not just a change in tactical arrangements, but also involved on-the-spot command.

He then finally locked his gaze on Ethan, who now didn't like to move. He saw Ethan still giving orders and gestures to his teammates. Obviously, his teammates made similar runs after receiving orders from Ethan.

"It's Ethan O'Connor, how did he do it?" Mike Matz looked puzzled.

Ethan's command and dispatch seemed very sophisticated, and he was no weaker than Kurt in Coryell's offense. However, Kurt Warner had been trying similar things a few years ago, and he had accumulated at least tens of thousands of hours of practice over the years.

And Ethan seemed to have completely bridged the time gap...

Is this what is called talent? Mike Matz felt his scalp tingling. He really couldn't find the answer to explain all this, so he could only move towards the mysterious direction.

At the same time, the Angels players on the field began to gradually approach the Rams' zone.

"What a nice touchdown! I didn't even see how Ethan passed the ball at first!"

Only with slow motion could we see clearly that Ethan put the ball behind his back and passed it with his backhand, and he only glanced at his teammates before kicking the ball.

Such keen judgment and full trust in teammates are enough to show that Ethan's strength has reached a new level.

"Perhaps, even Ethan in this state can easily win the game." The commentator began to make excuses for himself.

The commentator originally thought that this was a one-sided game, but now it seems that is not the case at all.

"Ethan is more than one step ahead of other quarterbacks. This is the difference in realm." Another commentator had to admit it at this time.

The game was evenly matched at this point. The two teams knew each other well, and the Angels' tactical style was exactly the same as the Rams'. Some of their attacks were almost mirror images, and the scores between the two sides were close, with the Rams leading by only 3 points.

The total score of the two teams reached nearly 80 points just after the third quarter was halfway through, which was enough to show the terrifying offensive efficiency of the two teams.

"This game has broken the scoring record that has been dormant for seventy years!"

"The fans who bought tickets today are in for a real treat. This is the 'match of the century.'"

“No matter who wins in the end, this game will go down in history.”

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"Ethan, there is only one way now, use your previous substitution tactics..." In the interval between the fourth and third quarters, Andy called Ethan aside and spoke after pondering.

"No problem, I'll play as a defensive player in the fourth quarter." Ethan said.

Now the Rams and Ravens have completely opposite tactics, one absolutely emphasizes offense, and the other absolutely emphasizes defense.

It’s hard to say whether the Rams’ offense is the best in the league, but the Rams’ defense is definitely the worst in the league.

Facing such a defensive team, the Angels have pushed their offensive efficiency to the extreme. Even so, they still cannot catch up with the score. They can only try another method.

One of the most difficult, but also the most effective methods.

"Ethan, I want to tell you that maybe this year's Super Bowl will still be between us and the Rams, so don't care too much about winning this game."

"Really? I don't want to face the Rams again. It would be best if Kurt Warner gave up in this game." Ethan bumped his fists.

In the fourth quarter, as Ethan took the field as a defensive end, the crowd cheered.

"Oh my god, Ethan has unlocked a new form in this game! In the last quarter, could it be 'pass rusher' Ethan?"

As a defensive end, Ethan was obviously targeting Kurt Warner, and the audience also opened their eyes wide, looking forward to the most important showdown in the NFL today.

As another party involved, Kurt Warner almost laughed out loud when he saw Ethan standing at the weak-side defensive end position.

"Do you really think you're still the same you as last year?" Kurt Warner sneered, feeling that Ethan was overestimating himself.

"Forget it, I'll let you know what real speed is right away!" Kurt Warner shook his head and threw away all distracting thoughts...

When the game resumed, Kurt Warner, who received the pass from the center, did not pass the ball directly. As if waiting for Ethan, there was a pause. Seeing that Ethan was approaching, Kurt Warner passed the ball to the tight end.

"Is this your current speed? Ethan, I advise you to get off the field obediently, otherwise you will become the laughing stock of Monday Night Football this week." Kurt Warner gave a very "kind" reminder.

"This speed is more than enough to deal with you." Ethan raised his hand and rubbed his nose.

On the second play, Ethan jumped up and tried to block Kurt Warner's pass, but he was still a few centimeters short and could only watch the football fly over his head. The Rams successfully got the first down. For the rest of the time, Ethan had no way to effectively defend Kurt Warner. As a pass rusher, Ethan's restriction on Kurt Warner was even worse than his teammates in the first three quarters.

At this time, the Rams were approaching the Angels' zone.

"I'm going to run the ball on the first scoring drive. I'm going to make Ethan bring defeat to the Angels himself!" said Kurt Warner.

The game resumed, and just as mentioned before, Kurt Warner immediately started running the ball wildly after receiving the pass from the center, even specifically going to Ethan's side.

Ethan, who had been slow in his movements before, displayed violent explosive power, like a running bull, charging straight towards Kurt Warner.

been played!

Kurt Warner thought as he flew backwards, and then fell heavily to the ground.

He deliberately took protective action when he landed, so there was nothing serious. The ball was still safely in his arms, which made Ethan feel a little bit sorry.

In the second scoring attack, Kurt Warner, who had suffered a loss, no longer dared to offend Ethan and began to try to pass the ball.

The next second, Ethan jumped high and stretched his arms as far as he could. Although he still failed to steal the ball, his fingertips touched the football, causing the ball's flight trajectory to change and go directly out of bounds.

On the third down, Kurt Warner was put in a very awkward position by the fast-approaching Ethan. He hurriedly passed the ball but missed the target and the wide receiver failed to catch it.

Without the quarterback to deliver the ammunition, the Rams' running backs and wide receivers were completely silenced, and the offensive machine couldn't function at all.

"Are you scared already? If you're scared, just play football honestly in the fourth gear." Ethan said to Kurt Warner with a smile.

Kurt had had a similarly relaxed expression before, but now their positions have been reversed.

Kurt Warner snorted and ignored Ethan.

At the same time, he heard the coach's voice in the headset. Agreeing with Ethan's opinion, the coach also felt that a free kick should be taken. He was considering the live score. If the Rams scored this goal, they would maintain a six-point lead. They would have at least one more offensive opportunity before the end of the game. Obviously, a free kick was the most correct choice.

But what came to Kurt Warner's mind was the annoying smile on Ethan's face, which made him immediately aroused a surge of anger.

"Mike, you also said that the Rams will maximize their offensive efficiency. Why are they so cowardly now? Are the Rams who can't carry out their offensive limits still the same Rams? Now we are only 17 yards away from the goal post. If we get this touchdown, we will take the initiative, just like in the Super Bowl. Last time we defeated Ethan O'Connor, and it will be the same this time!"

Kurt directly cut off communication with the coach, then signaled to his teammates to prepare for the fourth gear.

The game resumed, and Ethan, as a pass rusher, took the lead again. At this time, Kurt Warner stretched his whole body into a bow shape, ready to throw the ball.

As the football slipped out of his hands, it flew over the human wall with its own spin and was about to float toward the goal post when a figure suddenly blocked the football's path.

"Intercept!"

"Ethan got the ball and started to attack back!"

Oops! Kurt Warner felt like he was falling into an ice cave. Seeing Ethan so close, he didn't dare to neglect it. He rushed forward to try to intercept Ethan, but was knocked away by Ethan's huge body. In front of the obvious size difference, Kurt Warner was as fragile as a piece of paper.

Not only Kurt, but other players on the Rams' field couldn't stop Ethan at all. Even the center with the highest tonnage in the offensive group was easily blocked by Ethan.

Today, Ethan sacrificed his speed but gained even greater impact than before. When he accelerates at full speed, not many people can collide with him head-on.

So, accompanied by the cheers of the audience, cheerleaders, teammates and coaches, Ethan completed a nearly 90-yard return and sent the ball into the Rams' zone.

"Ethan did it! He completed his redemption! His previous charge injured him and forced him to leave the Super Bowl early, but his charge today helped him turn defeat into victory!"

"This is a secret that spans half a year. Ethan chose to gain weight just for today!"

With the commentator's reminder, the audience in front of the TV suddenly realized that Ethan was not slacking off, but was just trying to gain weight!

It turns out that I had wronged Ethan.

"I have to say sorry to Ethan for sacrificing himself in this way!"

"Now it seems that Ethan's series of actions are all aimed at paralyzing the opponent? For example... having a close relationship with the cheerleaders?"

"It looks like the training time has been reduced. In fact, when Ethan was with the cheerleaders, he was training in secret, right?"

The narrator suddenly thought of something, and as he spoke, he was moved by Ethan's spirit of sacrifice and was about to cry.

On the other side, Kurt Warner was lying on the ground exhausted, sweating profusely.

He regretted that he had made the wrong choice of tactics and had made the same mistake again and again since the first scoring attack.

Damn it, there was a chance to win! Kurt pounded the ground with his hands.

The Angels' offense continued to be steady and fast, and they scored without surprise.

On the contrary, the Rams did have many loopholes in the final moments, and Kurt Warner even made two low-level mistakes. This was completely different from the first few quarters of the game. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Kurt Warner was somewhat broken-hearted by Ethan...

The Angels eventually relied on the extra score in the last attack to defeat the Rams with a narrow advantage of one point.

Judging from the score, the two teams are still evenly matched.

But in the following weeks, the performances of the two teams were very different.

The Angels are still making great progress, defeating the Cowboys and Cardinals in succession. The Cowboys have now completely become a weak team and have no competitiveness at all, and the Cardinals are not much stronger either.

The Rams suffered two consecutive defeats at home, losing to their opponents twice in a row. Kurt Warner's performance was completely different from before, with frequent mistakes and a state like sleepwalking...

"The Rams may not even make it to the playoffs." Andy said to Holmgren at the training ground.

It was another ordinary training day, and Ethan was not at the training base again.

"Where has this kid been these past two days?" Holmgren asked.

"I heard that you are busy with the cheerleading team's new album..."

At this time, Ethan was at a private airport in Los Angeles, waiting for a distinguished guest to arrive.

Soon, Ethan saw Britney Spears, wearing pentagram-shaped sunglasses, walking off the plane and waving at him...

(End of this chapter)