Chapter Five: They Need Me to Fall Behind

Kane's first practice back, Lin was knocked down six times. The first three hits were football. The last three came after the whistle. Kane's friends occupied equipment, skipped number eleven in passing drills, and sent Lin's uniform to the visiting locker room. Kane never touched him. “Only one receiver gets top money. People choose sides.” Grant named both men starters but moved Lin into the unfamiliar slot. During film review, he replayed Lin's two failed routes against Steel City and removed the touchdown his decoy had created. “Without miracles, you're a rotation player,” Grant said. “Sunday, take the optimal option when I tell you.” “What can you see?” Lin asked.