Chapter 269 Stable Output
At NRG Stadium, the Houston Texans’ home fans erupted with incredible cheers, welcoming Watson’s appearance and hoping that the team can continue the momentum of the defensive team’s strong block on the Kansas Chiefs’ two-point conversion. , the offensive team showed off and scored a touchdown to tie the score again.
Amidst the turbulent sound, the vibrating text message notification tone of the mobile phone seemed insignificant.
However, Donald Yu noticed it.
Today, Donald came to NRG Stadium in person because he knew that the negotiations were entering the final stage. Not only Nike, but also Adidas and Under Armor should be paying close attention to the game and Levi's every move. Keep an eye on the front line and make sure you can contact Levi as soon as possible.
The phone is always in your hand, even in the most stressful moments.
He looked at what was going on in the stadium, and quickly glanced down at the phone screen. He quickly completed the reply with his thumb, but his expression did not change. Then he looked up at the stadium, focusing on the stadium, as if he was just ordinary. Just a text message.
In the VIP room, no one noticed Donald's little move.
However, a storm is quietly brewing.
"Final conditions:
First, US$3.5 million per year, contract for five years.
Second, product line dividends are 0.5% in North America and 1.5% in other regions outside North America. However, annual sales in Asia must exceed US$10 million to trigger dividends.
Third, in the fifth year, Nike has the priority to match competitors’ contract renewals in advance. "
Text message, from Edwards.
Of course, this is just a basic framework of terms, and the specific contract details still require in-depth negotiation with lawyers, but the general direction is determined in this way.
And Donald only responded with one word.
"make a deal."
Because Donald knows that neither Adidas nor Under Armor can offer such terms.
In fact, in Donald's view, Under Armor is very competitive. Although their global promotion channels are inferior to Nike, their advantage is that they have fewer players and more concentrated resources, which can allow Levi to get the job done in one step. Enjoy superstar treatment.
For Under Armor, Donald's request is to benchmark Curry. Curry is the absolute core for Under Armor to open up the basketball market. Now Levi will become the absolute core for Under Armor to open up the football market——
Donald certainly hasn’t forgotten Brady.
However, when it comes to business dealings, Donald is very objective and professional and will not weaken Levi's endorsement contract just because of Brady's presence.
On the contrary, if Levi and Under Armor negotiate a big contract, Donald can also use this matter to win a big contract for Brady.
Two players, two strategies, two separate jobs.
Unfortunately, Under Armor hesitated.
The fundamental reason is that Curry is about to renew his contract.
Under Armor is preparing a lifetime contract for Curry to match LeBron's treatment at Nike.
If resources are allocated to sign Levi now, the contracts between Under Armor and Curry may be deviated. After all, Under Armor's capital flow is not as abundant as Nike's, and every decision may affect its next layout.
Between hesitation and hesitation, Nike finally showed the courage and courage.
After Jordan, Nike made another important decision at the crossroads of history.
One moment, he signed a big contract for Levi that caused a sensation in the entire rugby world; the next moment, Donald continued to focus on the game without changing his face, without any waves or ripples, as if nothing had happened.
In fact, Levi did not disappoint Nike——
At the last moment, the Houston Texans tried to counterattack, but failed. Watson's immaturity and youthfulness were completely exposed, and his performance at critical moments still lacked stability.
First, the reading field of view is narrowed and the passing line cannot be seen.
Secondly, the tactical execution was chaotic.
Third, the passing accuracy dropped.
The rookie quarterback has made all the mistakes that he can and cannot make. The more eager he is to prove himself, the more likely he is to make mistakes. Haste makes waste.
But there is no harm without comparison. Levi, who is also a rookie, is completely different. He is still stable and calm, giving his opponent a fatal blow.
With a 17-yard touchdown run, Levi killed the suspense of victory with his steady output, continuing the Kansas Chiefs' undefeated season.
"43:29".
Five consecutive victories, got it.
Watson: Sorry, revenge failed.
After the game, Watson angrily rushed towards Levi with his helmet in hand. Players from both teams realized something was wrong when they saw this scene, and immediately pulled Watson away——
Calm down, DeShawn, calm down! Have you forgotten that the rookie is from mixed martial arts? What if he is accidentally beaten into a pig's head?
Watson glared at Levi fiercely, "You won't be so lucky next time."
Levi looked calm and calm, glancing at Watson with a smile on his face, "until-next-time."
A simple sentence pushed back all Watson's attacks——
The loser is the loser, keep your mouth shut until the next meeting.
Watson swelled up like a pufferfish and was about to explode during the performance, but the Houston Texans players took one look at Levi's veiny fists and quickly pulled Watson back one by one.
Obviously, Watson's view is not a minority.
Voices questioning whether the Kansas Chiefs' undefeated record is too much due to luck will not stop in the short term. Because Watt, the leader of the Houston Texans, was injured and left the field, this victory was as unconvincing as ever.
In fact, Levi was targeted on social networks after the game.
After a hospital X-ray examination, Watt was confirmed to have lost his calf fracture for the season. This also means that the league's most dominant and influential defensive star in the past five years has missed the field for two consecutive seasons due to injuries.
There is no doubt that Watt is one of the most popular players in the NFL. Countless fans have vented their anger on Levi. They believe that Levi caused Watt to be reimbursed for the season. Various conspiracy theories and rumors are endless. He carries a gun on his back. Levi, who was at the target, even withstood heavy fire.
Surprisingly, Watt stepped forward and posted a long post on social networks to resolve Levi's dilemma.
He insisted that his injury had nothing to do with Levi and was purely a matter of "bad luck." At the same time, he believed that the duel with Levi was full of fun, but it was a pity that he was unable to finish the game this time and looked forward to another duel next time.
The controversy has not been completely eliminated, but it has cooled down slightly.
No matter what, a victory is a victory, the Kansas City Chiefs' dream start to the season continues, and Levi's undefeated football career record continues.
But the real surprise is that whether it was the Kansas Chiefs' five-game winning streak, Watt's season reimbursement, or the feud between Levi and Watson, none of them became the focus after the game.
Because after the game, before the post-game press conference could start, a piece of news spread like wildfire, sensationalizing the entire league like a bomb:
Levi and Nike reached an agreement, and Nike was about to drop a big bomb.
(End of chapter)