Chapter 992: Long-sighted
Sure enough, Levi is still Levi, and has never lost his humor at any time.
Even in the face of a contract that was unprecedented and probably unprecedented, Levi still joked and eased the pressure in an understatement.
“Haha.” Vicky was immediately happy——
He believed that they made the right decision.
"There is no need for pressure. With two Super Bowls in two years, we have completed the task ahead of schedule. In the following season, our goal is to win three consecutive championships, but even if it is not completed, believe me, we will not be disappointed."
Levi raised his eyebrows slightly, "Are you sure?"
Vicci looked serious, "Although we don't have three consecutive championships, we can always pursue three championships in four years, or five. Four championships this year is not bad.”
“Believe me, we still have a lot of time to continue to make history.”
“There is no pressure, there is no need to be pressured.”
Hahaha.
Li Wei also laughed heartily. Cooperation between smart people is always pleasant.
However, Levi was not complacent and immersed in his own world -
Two hundred million dollars sounds like a big number with many zeros behind it; but it is only two dollars per year. Ten million dollars is not as big as imagined.
Moreover, compared with Levi's endorsement income that easily exceeded 100 million US dollars in one year, it is still not enough.
So, be normal.
Compared with numbers, what is more important is the sincerity and belief of the Kansas Chiefs.
Levi has never forgotten his original intention:
Long-term cooperation, mutual benefit, and a win-win situation.
Levi looked at Vicky.
"What about Sherlock's contract? Does my contract have a big impact on the salary cap?"
Vicci was stunned for a moment, but soon a smile spread across his lips, "So, now you Are you ready to familiarize yourself with the work of a team manager?"
Levi looked at Vicky calmly, "Study in advance so that you won't be in a hurry when things get tough."
"Haha. "Vicci laughed loudly, "Hahaha, I'm starting to mourn for your enemies now, remember to remind me not to offend you easily."
The topic changed, and Vicci looked at Levi seriously.
"Don't worry about the salary cap, and don't worry about Patrick."
If other players asked, Veach would have told them to go away -
Interfering in other players' contract negotiations, this is not It is something that players should be concerned about; at the same time, it is not a situation that the team's top management wants to see.
Just look at the relationship between Messi and Barcelona. Players are involving themselves in management and power struggles, and the consequences will not be good.
But Vicky knew that Levi had no intention of interfering, but was helping.
When Donald was negotiating with the Kansas City Chiefs, he expressed Levi's desire to consider the overall situation and the long-term more than once. He was willing to continue cooperation even if the cost was giving up a history-making contract number.
Once, they discussed signing a four-year contract with an annual salary of 25 million US dollars. This contract worth 100 million US dollars does not sound that shocking; but in fact, the annual salary figure is definitely enough to overturn the entire league. , because this can make Levi become second only to the quarterback.
However, the price is that the Kansas Chiefs' salary cap will be under more pressure; at the same time, the shorter years mean that the team has more control over the running back, but it also means that the short-term relationship between the two parties Negotiations may need to be made again, and by then Levi's annual salary will be more than $25 million. By then, the Kansas Chiefs will most likely not have enough salary cap to give the running back a higher treatment.
The ending is probably not going to be too wonderful.
Donald did not show eagerness or greed. Instead, he patiently waited for the Kansas Chiefs to propose alternatives and actively expressed his willingness for long-term cooperation. It's a win-win for both Veach and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Moreover, Levi also asked Mahomes to attend spring voluntary training camp.
Obviously, Levi also realizes that the quarterback's contract renewal negotiation may be more complicated than that of the running back. In this game, both parties ensure that the bottom line and goals are consistent, which is undoubtedly a solid long-term cooperation. Base.
Negotiation still requires negotiation, and we must do our best to fight for our own interests; but the ultimate goal is not to be selfish, but to seek a win-win situation.
Gradually, Levi becomes more and more like a team leader.
This is also the trait that Vicky and Reed value most.
Of course, Veitch wasn't going to report to Levi, but he didn't mind letting Levi know what was going on.
“Our dialogue with Patrick is still ongoing. We are on the right path now, but it just takes some time. We hope to confirm it with you first and then complete the final dialogue with Patrick.”
"We need to ensure the future of the team captain."
In other teams, the quarterback always comes first; but in the Kansas Chiefs' plan for this offseason, the situation is slightly different.
This sentence is sincere.
"As for the salary cap, this is indeed a project, but we have a plan."
"This contract is a renewal, not a reorganization, which means that your rookie contract still needs to be completed. We have completed the signing, 2021 The season officially takes effect and lasts until the 2031 season.”
This situation is very common.
The rookie contract is binding. In order to ensure that the team can control the salary cap and the rookie salary structure, and to prevent players from asking for a salary increase prematurely, the league stipulates that restructuring is prohibited in the first three years of the rookie contract. contract.
It is not until the fourth year that the rookie and the team can start contract renewal negotiations. This contract usually takes effect after the four-year rookie contract ends. Restructuring the contract is very, very rare.
At the same time, the rookie contract also has a fifth-year option, which is limited to first-round picks.
The so-called fifth-year option means that the first-round pick must continue to play for the team at a higher salary in the fifth year, but the fifth-year salary still follows the overall framework of the rookie contract. The team must Decisions are made before a player enters his fourth year.
Now, the Kansas City Chiefs have taken the initiative to discuss contract renewal with Levi, skipped the fifth-year option, and completed the contract extension with Levi ahead of schedule. This sincerity is evident.
Otherwise, the Kansas Chiefs can discuss a contract extension with Mahomes and then use the fifth-year option on Levi. In this case, at least Levi must play for the Kansas Chiefs for three more years. For Wei Lai, five years of his youth may have been wasted.
However, the Kansas Chiefs did not.
This is also one of the important reasons why Levi is willing to start a long-term cooperation with the Kansas City Chiefs.
In fact, not only the rookie contract is like this, but Rogers is also the same.
Last season, the contract signed by Rogers and the Green Bay Packers was an "extension", not a "reorganization". That contract must wait until the 2020 season to take effect.
Only the restructured contract will take effect immediately during the current season.
“This means that we still have two seasons to slowly adjust the salary cap.”
"This project is still in our plan, and we are full of confidence in the future of the team."
Vicci in front of him looks confident and confident.
Obviously, in February this year, after the team defended the Super Bowl championship, Veach had begun to make overall plans. He knew the challenges he faced, so he needed to think from a long-term overall perspective.
Every move made during this offseason is aimed at the long-term layout for the future.
(End of this chapter)