Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 734 - : 733 Mountains beyond mountains

Chapter 734: 733 Mountains beyond mountains

His debut was the pinnacle.

In his rookie season, Li Wei penned a peak that was unprecedented and likely unrivaled; strictly speaking, not only as a rookie, but even among the all-time best performances by any running back, Li Wei was among the top ten, leaving his own mark in a legend.

For anyone, this was an insurmountable peak, and under such rookie season performances, it seemed hard to compare any subsequent performances.

However, Li Wei did it, matching his rookie season performance with an unbelievable show of skill, redefining what it meant to “debut at the pinnacle.”

So, what does this tell us?

Perhaps, Burns was right — the answer seems complex but is actually simple, incredibly simple.

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In professional sports, numerous prodigies have been seen, and the NFL is never short of talent; but only a genius among geniuses could achieve such brilliance within just three years.

Moreover, like last season, Li Wei was not only dominant but also stable and efficient, embodying all the qualities needed for a top player.

Number of fumbles in the season, 1, second only to Barkley, who had no fumbles all season.

Average yards per carry, 5.6 yards, breaking through five yards per carry for the second consecutive season and also being the only player in the league to exceed an average of 5.5 yards per carry.

Strong, stable, and efficient.

What more could you ask for?

Thus, it’s no surprise that Li Wei has become the new benchmark in the league, and the praise and admiration from Peterson are just the tip of the iceberg.

McCaffrey, drafted the same year and hailed as part of the running back trio, finally found his form and position this season. He openly expressed his respect for Li Wei.

“He is my target.”

“Honestly, he is the kind of player every coach dreams of, whether you are a running back, a quarterback, or any other position on the field. He exhibits top-tier standards both physically and mentally and is always ready to step forward and lead the team to fight to the end.”

“Without a doubt, he is the benchmark that everyone in the league needs to surpass.”

“I know we are both from the class of ’17, and people often compare us, but as of now, Li Wei is on another level. I don’t think I can match him, nor do I think anyone else can. We still need to work hard.”

Fournette: an arrow to the knee.

But what if — just as a hypothesis — a little more was demanded?

After all, purely in terms of data, Li Wei’s sophomore stats were slightly inferior to his rookie season, almost imperceptible, but a slight decline was there.

In response, professionals would analyze from a data perspective that this was because the Kansas City Chiefs increased their passing game this season. Behind Mahomes’ five thousand yard season, one could see Reed’s tactical adjustment, with a corresponding slight decrease in ground offensive tactics, which was an inevitable outcome.

Everything is relative.

But what if one were more stringent? On the foundation of legends and geniuses, even stricter, more critical, more insane?

Li Wei still has an answer: receiving.

Even though the Kansas City Chiefs increased their passing ratio, Li Wei remained an undeniable leader of the offensive group because he also joined the passing attack, demonstrating his progress with ever-changing versatility.

Of course, a running back is not a wide receiver and naturally cannot be compared with them. This season, the league had twenty-one wide receivers and tight ends with over a thousand receiving yards; it was very difficult for a running back to rank among them.

Among them, included the Kansas City Chiefs’ two slots, Hill and Kelsey, who undoubtedly were the core weapons in Mahomes’ five thousand yard passing season.

In addition, a third name needs to be mentioned, nearing the thousand-yard receiving mark:

Li Wei.

During this season, Li Wei had 907 receiving yards, ranking twenty-third among all receivers in the League, but he was first among running backs.

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Following closely behind Li Wei on this list were familiar names, McCaffrey and Barkley, a sophomore and a rookie, respectively. Together with Li Wei, they fully showcased the proper cultivation of a new generation of running backs.

Among them, Barkley, this year’s second overall draft pick, withstood the pressure and performed brilliantly. He was frequently compared to Li Wei in all aspects, and although Barkley could not replicate Li Wei’s fierce rookie season, he still proved himself on another level, especially with his impressive performance of over seven hundred receiving yards—

A force to be reckoned with.

However, there are always bigger fish, and who could have imagined that Li Wei’s performance this season would even surpass his own past achievements, causing Barkley’s brilliance to seem somewhat dim in comparison.

Additionally, unfortunately, the Carolina Panthers with McCaffrey and the New York Giants with Barkley did not perform well overall, both missing the playoffs. Standing before Li Wei, they lacked confidence even more.

Undoubtedly, Barkley performed excellently, but in front of Li Wei’s epic rookie season, Barkley seemed hardly worth discussing so much.

As McCaffrey stated, Li Wei is now the benchmark all players in the League need to surpass—

At least, that’s the case for the running backs.

The scene was bustling and fervently discussed.

The discussions around Li Wei unfolded expansively; this young rookie managed to advance further from his rookie season foundation and stood out amidst this year’s explosive emergence of running backs, defending his dominant status once again.

Doesn’t Li Wei merit the regular season MVP title?

Or to view it from another angle, don’t Li Wei and Aaron Donald, who has delivered dominant performances for the second consecutive season, deserve recognition?

If Mahomes deserves commendation, shouldn’t Li Wei and Donald perhaps even more so?

If indeed a new king is to be crowned, aside from Mahomes, is there a more suitable choice?

If setting Mahomes aside for a moment, between Li Wei and Donald, who is more deserving of the regular season MVP title? Or to put it another way, should the running backs and defensive group receive extra attention to prove that they are also an integral part of Football?

Opinions abound.

Everyone had their perspective, brimming busily and fully erupting. With the regular season just concluded, MVP discussions had already been sparked fully, surpassing even last season’s fervor, presenting the League’s competitive pattern in a state of unprecedented openness.

A chaotic era, without a doubt.

Compared to last season, slightly different, yet possessing a distinctive charm—

The frontrunners continued to excel, but their dominance gradually declined, revealing weaknesses and gaps; the contenders were no less impressive and raised their heads upon sensing opportunities, not just on paper but also in confidence and form, adding more variables to the competition.

The National Conference, consistently chaotic; the American League, leaderless and fiercely competitive.

The gap between teams was minuscule, and on-the-spot contributions might increasingly play a greater role amid head-on clashes of abilities, where luck also plays an increasingly significant role.

Because of this, everyone had a chance, everyone might possibly stand out. So, who could firmly seize the opportunity and emerge victoriously?

The answer will soon be revealed.