The Colombian cornerback of the New England Patriots, Christian González, one of the best today, declared himself anxious this Friday, but ready to enjoy his first experience in the NFL playoffs.
The first test It will be this Sunday at home against the Chargers.
“Many of us We’ve dreamed of this, so I’m ready to enjoy it,” andThe 23-year-old player said about the NFL wild card round game.
González admitted that the first His team’s challenge is to neutralize Los Angeles Chargers starting quarterback Justin Herbertya the offense he fuels, made up of fast and versatile receivers Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Keenan Allen.
“Herbert is an incredible quarterback.”. He can throw any pass or come out of the pocket. He has a very skilled group of receivers. It will be a challenge to stop you, but we are ready. The mentality is to wear them down and put pressure on them to put ourselves in a good position,” said the defender, who received his first selection to the Pro Bowl this season.
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“It’s great to be able to face them and an excellent quarterback. It is a team that, we know, is going to throw the ball. He likes doing it, it will be fun,” he stressed.
Christian said that He is eager to play in his first playoffs since arriving in the NFL in 2023when he was selected by the Patriots in the first round of the Draft.
The defender shone from his debut, But in his fourth game he fractured his shoulder, an injury that kept him out for the rest of that year. and although he recovered his level in 2024, New England did not qualify for the postseason.
“I’m very excited to feel the playoff atmosphere in our stadium, to feel the energy and that feeling that transmits to you the fans that we know are hungry to win again,” he emphasized.
New England y Pittsburgh Steelers are the most winning teams in the Super Bowl, with six titles each.
