After a perfect season of winning all the championships, everyone can expect that the new season is bound to be very, very difficult for the San Francisco 49ers.

But as the only team in history to win all 16 regular season games and ultimately win the Super Bowl, the San Francisco 49ers have shown strength and depth over the past two seasons, which has made experts look forward to the prospects of the defending champions in the new season.

Now, just over a month into the new season, people need to start worrying about whether the San Francisco 49ers will miss out on a playoff spot.

The style of painting changed so quickly that I was a little out of breath.

"Kirk, what do you think of the San Francisco 49ers' situation right now? That said, the defending champions' season openers are always a tough start, as the last decade has proven; But with a one-win, three-loss start to the season, the situation is really not optimistic for the defending champions. ”

Fox Television is recording the latest episode of the football show, and analyst commentator Kirk Charleston has appeared as a special guest on the episode.

In fact, not just Fox TV, but all sports programs, including ESPN and the three major public broadcasters, focused on the San Francisco 49ers' three-game losing streak. For the first time in three seasons, they are facing such a dilemma, and the mental will of the entire team is being severely tested.

As the host said, although the difficulties of the defending champions were expected, it seemed that the collapse came too quickly and a little too ferociously.

Over the past two seasons, Kirk has been the exclusive commentator on Fox TV, broadcasting the San Francisco 49ers most often, and it's no secret that his experience is no secret:

He watched Lu Ke lead the UCLA Bruins to the top of the Rose Bowl as a backup quarterback, and then followed in Lu's footsteps to join the league. From a certain point of view, he is indeed one of the commentators who knows Lu Ke best.

Not only that, but he later commented on all the games of the San Francisco 49ers for two consecutive years, witnessed the growth of Jim Hubble, Lu Ke and the entire team, and his understanding of this team is also unique in the league. All of this makes him a special place in the field of commentary.

The question just raised by the moderator is actually an issue that is being hotly discussed throughout the league, and every professional can't wait to express his or her own views and opinions, and Kirk is no exception.

"We all know that the San Francisco 49ers' problem is in the offensive group." Kirk begins with a summary in the simplest way possible.

"Objectively speaking, the state of the defensive group has dropped slightly, but it is still within the expected range, the overall performance is not too bad, under the ups and downs of injuries and state, the strength and heritage can still be among the upper reaches of the league, and the overall performance of the past four games is still worthy of recognition."

But the offensive team has plummeted, and they are now 30th out of 32 teams, just ahead of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Pirates. In other words, even among the first-win teams, the San Francisco 49ers had the worst offensive performance. ”

"It's the most intuitive. At the very least, the offensive group is the epitome of the San Francisco 49ers' superficial problems right now. ”

In the face of the host's enthusiastic smile, Kirk spread out his hands, and the corners of his mouth also raised a touch of arc, "I also want to put forward some shocking new ideas, but ...... This is rugby, not an interstellar expedition. From the perspective of data, it is intuitively reflected that the offensive group does face many problems. ”

"In the last three games, the San Francisco 49ers have only scored two touchdowns, one passing touchdown and one running touchdown, and everything from yards to first points to pocket protection efficiency has fallen off a cliff, and this is not the offensive group we are familiar with. This is not a century puzzle, and if we ignore these facts, then it is abnormal. ”

Indeed, this is the obvious sticking point, and everyone can see it. But the real core question is, what really happened to this attacking group? And how should they solve it? The host nodded and interjected, using his own guidance to carry out the program, and the content orientation suddenly became clear.

Kirk bowed his head in agreement, "Yes, all of us must ask the question: what really happened in the process? ”

"We can simply and rudely summarize all the reasons as Lu Ke's injury, which is the most direct key. But things are not so simple, what did Lu Ke bring to this team so that his absence could have such a huge ripple effect? Kirk didn't hesitate to get to the point of the day.

"Collin Kaepernick has worked very hard and has certainly been a standout player as a running quarterback on the offense with reading options, leading the team in running yards with the ball in his last three games, more efficiently than Marcus Lynch and Frank Goyle. This is undoubtedly positive. ”

"But Kaepernick's problem is in defensive reading and tactical execution, and the shortcomings of passing accuracy can even take a back seat. Faced with different defensive formations and tactics, Kaepernick's interpretation is really not in place, and his execution and on-court adaptability are far from comparable to those of top quarterbacks. ”

"This allowed the San Francisco 49ers to lose their advantage before kick-off, and then further magnified Kaepernick's shortcomings in passing accuracy, which in turn led to the paralysis of the entire offense."

Kirk's point of view gradually became clearer, and his advantage lies in his understanding of Lu Ke, and his unique interpretation can always bring a feeling like a spring breeze.

"The reason why this offensive group has been able to maintain the top five in the league over the past two seasons is that defensive reading and tactical execution are undoubtedly crucial, anticipation and changes before kick-off, layout and decision-making before kick-off, so that the offensive group can often get ahead of the curve; This in turn gives more space for subsequent passing tactical selections. ”

"This is precisely the most outstanding part of Lu Ke's tactical system."

The moderator chimed in, "These are things that you can't see in the data. ”

"Yes, none of this can be reflected in the data, but it can be seen in the video of Lu Ke's game. Everyone is emphasizing the von derrick test, and only by really watching Lu Ke's game can you understand what the so-called playing with your brain is all about. In terms of tactical layout, Lu Ke even showed more ability than Payton Manning. It can be said that it is unique in the whole alliance. ”

Kirk did not skimp on his praise at all, but the host did not speak out to refute:

Because Lu Ke proved that he deserved these praises with practical actions!

Now, Lu Ke's injury has disrupted the team's offensive system. It was evident during the game that Kaepernick's pre-tee reading was not in place, and they missed their chances, which also made San Francisco's offense always in a state of scramble. From the offensive front line to the receiver to the running back, all the tactical space was compressed, everyone became rushed, and the decisions and on-court responses became tighter, which in turn disrupted the entire offensive rhythm. ”

"Further, the offensive team's bridge of communication with Jim Hubble was also damaged."

Lu Ke's tactical choice, on-the-spot adaptability and passing accuracy have built a complete and complex offensive system from the level of details, which allows Hubble to fully play his West Coast offensive tactics without too much calculation. It's not that Kaepernick isn't good enough, it's that Hubble has to move from Lu Ke to Kaepernick in a short period of time, which poses a more demanding challenge. ”

To put it simply, Lu Ke completed the calculation and layout by himself; Kaepernick, on the other hand, needs teammates and coaches to help with the entire layout. These are two ways of playing, when San Francisco has become accustomed to Lu Ke's way of playing, suddenly has to switch to a different mode, all the rhythm and method are completely disrupted, so it is in a stalemate. ”

"It's not just a matter of quarterbacking, it's a matter of adapting to the style of play."

Kirk expressed his opinion freely, and the host sitting next to him nodded in agreement, but suddenly, the host showed a playful and teasing look, which cut off Kirk's words and left room for the host.

The host continued, "So, you mean, Kaepernick shouldn't take the blame?" ”

"No, I mean, it's very simple to put the blame on Kaepernick, but we should look at the essence through the phenomenon. Kaepernick's performance was far below expectations, and that's because Lu Ke was an even better quarterback than we thought. Kirk still did not change his admiration for Lu Ke, and praised him in another way.

The host nodded slightly, "It's true in the past three games, the San Francisco 49ers offensive team has been in a state of panic, and they can't even organize an effective advance. We must note that Lu Ke's style of play and leadership temperament are also irreplaceable parts, and now that the San Francisco 49ers' game has become simple and fragile, facing a difficult situation, that belief in winning seems to have disappeared. ”

"Exactly." Kirk then added, "Lu Kezhi is not only a quarterback for this team, but also a key link between the coach and the offensive team, and is the core soul of the whole team. Now all of San Francisco is waiting for the return of Lu Ke. ”

"Yes." The host let out a long breath and agreed, "In fact, not only the fans, but even the 49ers' own players and coaching staff, they must be missing Lu Ke very, very much now." Do you know? There's also a hashtag on Twitter and Facebook, 'Waiting for Bambi', which has become the hottest topic of the week. ”

.。 m.