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The following week presented an opportunity for redemption. With the team facing off against the formidable Kansas City, the rookie was given another chance to prove himself. His task was clear: contain the explosive player, Joe Delaney, who was dominating the league. The stakes were high, and the pressure was palpable.
As the game unfolded, the rookie found himself in a rhythm, executing plays with greater clarity. When Delaney, initially shaken by the rookie’s hits, sustained an injury, it became evident that the rookie had succeeded in his assignment. This performance earned him an unexpected nod of approval from the head coach, Buddy Ryan, who acknowledged his contributions with a simple tap on the leg.