Chapter 394 The veteran will not die
In the second wild card game of the National League, the New Orleans Saints challenged the Minnesota Vikings away. Although on the surface, this game has nothing to do with Levi, the reality is that all topics in the NFL are related to Levi.

If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight.

Now, Levi is enjoying Brady’s treatment, especially after Brady was eliminated, Levi replaced Brady’s position in one fell swoop.

On the one hand, in the New Orleans Saints team, Kamara, the only running back who has stepped up to challenge Levi head-on this year, is sharpening his knife.

Obviously, Kamara had put himself and Levi on the same level a long time ago, and now that Levi has advanced to the AFC Finals, he naturally cannot fall behind.

however.

The New Orleans Saints lost.

Kamara was almost invisible throughout the game. The young running back who performed well in the regular season lost himself under the pressure. He only ran for 43 yards and no touchdowns. His weak performance made the media feel regretful.

“24:29”.

The Minnesota Vikings defended their No. 2 seed and advanced to the NFC final.

Therefore, in the American League, two low-ranking seeds both successfully overthrew their superiors, while in the National League, two high-ranking seeds joined hands to defend the dignity of the seeds.

After the game, when reporters surrounded Kamara, the running back who was particularly loud during the regular season suddenly wilted. He held back for a long time but couldn’t come up with any big moves. He was probably worried that he would be criticized like Roethlisberger.

But the reporters were not worried and all attacked Kamara after the game.

In the end, Kamala could only utter one sentence.

“Next season, we’ll see.”

The reporter then said, “The season isn’t even over yet.”

Kamala: …

The reporter continued, “Why don’t you say you’re waiting to prove yourself in the Pro Bowl?”

The Pro Bowl is the NBA’s equivalent of the All-Star Game.

The irony and ridicule in this sentence were so obvious that Kamala’s whole body was shaking with tension. He finally understood the faces of the media and fainted on the ground crying like a poor guy who was dumped by his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day.

On the other hand, there are the Minnesota Vikings.

Originally, the Minnesota Vikings and Levi had no relationship at all, and the two sides did not meet in the regular season, but when the playoffs came, the reporters became excited and tried to force a relationship even if there was no relationship.

So, reporters crowded around and blocked the place.

Adrian Peterson.

Levi’s first training template. After entering the league, Levi also won the title of “Little Peterson” because of the similar playing style. When Levi regained his glory as a running back and approached the Super Bowl, naturally, people couldn’t help but notice the original Peterson.

After being ruled out for the season last season due to injury, Peterson was traded from the Minnesota Vikings to the New Orleans Saints. However, after just four games, he was traded to the Arizona Cardinals by his new team. In the end, he was unable to escape the mockery of fate and his season ended early due to injury again in the 15th week of the regular season.

Although the free market has not yet opened, Peterson already knows the team’s decision and the Arizona Cardinals have begun to shop around for Peterson.

Apparently, the Arizona Cardinals are also unwilling to keep Peterson.

Peterson, who had been strong from the 2007 season to the 2015 season, was ultimately unable to break the injury curse of running backs and fell into decline.

In such a situation, the Minnesota Vikings have been advancing triumphantly. Case Keenum, the undrafted quarterback in 2012, performed the Cinderella miracle. He came on the field when both the main and backup quarterbacks were injured and seized the opportunity to lead the team to write a fairy tale.

If there is any topic in the NFL this season that can rival Levi’s, it’s the Hollywood miracle of undrafted quarterback Keenum.

After defeating the New Orleans Saints in the NL Divisional Series, the Lakers advanced to the NL Finals and returned to the conference championship stage for the first time since 2009.

Who could have thought that for the first time in a decade, the Minnesota Vikings, without Peterson and their starting quarterback, would usher in a new spring, not only performing well in the regular season but also continuing to win in the playoffs?
How does Peterson, who was exiled and abandoned, feel?
Moreover, the journalists wanted to rub salt into the wound.

“Adrian, how do you think Levi is doing?”

Peterson: …reporters traveled all the way to the Arizona Cardinals, who missed the playoffs, to surround Peterson, just to ask how Levi was?

Peterson knew the cruelty of the league before, that a plucked phoenix is ​​no better than a chicken; but when he experienced it himself, he still had a bitter taste in his mouth.

Uncomfortably tight.

However, Peterson had no grudge against Levi, and he had no intention of targeting the young man. He glared at the reporter fiercely.

“He’s great. But I’m not done either.”

After saying that, Peterson straightened his back and turned to leave.

The words were just enough, but in the hands of the media, the meaning immediately changed –

“Peterson challenges Levi.”

“Peterson is ready to face Levi head-on.”

“Levi is ready to take over the league’s top running back position, but Peterson disagrees: I’m not done.”

One or two of them are fanning the flames, just watching the show and hoping that the world will not be in chaos.

but.

Berry shook his head slightly. These media…

Berry understood Peterson’s words. Rather than being a confrontation with Levi, it was more of a counterattack against the media and those who were eager to deny his voices.

Like Berry and Peterson, they are veterans who have been on the battlefield for many years. They are plagued by injuries and their condition has declined. Their body and spirit can no longer regain the state they had when they were 23 years old. The world of competitive sports is so cruel. They are about to be eliminated, and the previous wave is about to be beaten to death on the beach. Those onlookers are making sarcastic remarks without caring.

However, they have their own dignity and pride.

They did not give up, they are still fighting, still persisting, and still trying to shine. Even if they cannot return to the top, they are looking forward to stepping onto the court again, to fight, to burn, and to release.

This is a battle between yourself and yourself.

They don’t want to surrender.

Even if the whole world is not optimistic about them, they still fight hard.

Berry understands Peterson’s mentality 100%.

“Eric, you shouldn’t pay attention to these gossips. They will affect your concentration.”

Berry didn’t need to look back to know it was his physical therapist, James White.

“I know, James, but this media is being unfair to Adrian.”

“But at least they’re prodding Adrian, but no one’s paying attention to me.”

Berry twitched the corners of his mouth in self-mockery.

White encouraged Berry, “So, you should work hard on your own and prepare to make a splash and give everyone a surprise.”

One sentence is enough.

Berry regained his smile. “The guys performed so well, how could I not work hard? James, can you believe it? We are back to the AFC Finals! God!”

There is only one game left before we step onto the Super Bowl field.

Just imagining it in his mind, Berry couldn’t help but get excited.

“Levi really gritted his teeth to win the bet. Haha, I like it.”

(End of this chapter)