Chapter 561 Surprise appearance
"Rookie, are you okay?" Mahomes was the first to notice Levi's surprise. It was rare to see Levi show such a lively expression.
Kelsey chuckled at the side, "It's probably because he saw the new rookies coming in. He was finally able to torture these newbies, and he was so happy that his brain couldn't turn around."
Levi finally came to his senses and said with a calm face, "Yes, just like someone was preparing to teach the newbies on the first day of training camp last year."
Phew, hahaha.
When the memory came back to life, there was laughter all around. One or two people complained about Kelsey. Kelsey spread his hands and looked like he was lying down and ready to be laughed at.
In the commotion, Levi immediately noticed Hunter——
Hunter was staring at him with a strange and sharp expression on his face, wanting to burn a hole in his face. It was not easy to ignore.
Levi did not shy away, looked over calmly, smiled and waved, as if facing the fans.
Hunter himself shifted his gaze, probably thinking of the first day of last year's training camp, which set the course for the entire season, and he also felt a little uncomfortable.
Retracting his gaze and ignoring Hunter, Reid was already preparing to speak. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that there was a new face on the coaching team——
This offseason, not only the players, but also the coaching staff of the Super Bowl champion Kansas Chiefs were targeted.
Nagy, the offensive coordinator, took over the call-calling duties in the middle of last season and performed well. Like Peterson back then, Reid gave them a chance and they seized it and blossomed; coupled with the Super Bowl champion With halo, it’s not surprising that other teams extend an olive branch.
This time, it's the Chicago Bears, and the head coaching position is vacant.
Najib is also a direct descendant of Reed.
By the way, team manager Vicki, offensive coordinator Nagy, former offensive coordinator Peterson, etc., they are all direct descendants of Reed. Their first jobs in the NF were all with the Philadelphia Eagles, assisting Reed, the head coach at the time, worked together for more than ten years.
Therefore, when Reed came to Kansas City from Philadelphia, they all followed, step by step, building the Kansas Chiefs, who were at the bottom of the league and holding the No. 1 pick, into a competitive team in the American League West.
Whether it's Nagy or Vicky, they have all held different positions in Reid's team, groping while looking for a position that suits them.
Vicky, who eventually became the team manager.
Nagy, like Peterson, aspires to be a head coach.
Finally getting the opportunity this time, Reed and Vicky both sent their blessings and even took the initiative to help Najib win the job——
Najib succeeded.
Now, Nagy has taken office in Chicago; however, this also means that the Kansas Chiefs' coaching staff must adjust.
Looking at it from another perspective, this year the main quarterback has been replaced and the tactical system needs to be completely overturned and rebuilt. Replacing an offensive coordinator is a good thing.
"... Starting today, Coach Beeneme will serve as offensive coordinator."
Ho, ho, ho, ho.
Levi was the first to boo, then turned and looked behind, "Running backs, louder, louder."
Eric Bieniemy, who has been the running backs coach for the past five years, was promoted after competing and interviewing within the team.
Binima looked at Levi with a smile on his face, showing an embarrassed look on his face, but his right hand placed under his beer belly kept fanning the flames:
Louder, louder.
The atmosphere is so lively.
Reed didn't stop him, and stood by with a smile on his face, waiting patiently for the shouting to subside before continuing with his usual steady voice.
"The running backs coach will be Coach Burton Burns."
The first time——
roar. Ho ho ho. That's... Levi.
They screamed and jumped, raised their hands high and clapped continuously, even more exaggeratedly than when they had just welcomed Binima.
Binima looked at Levi with a smile, and he also whistled, while other players looked at Levi with confusion and questions.
Levi showed a fierce look on his face, "Shout. Shout for me all. Otherwise, today's training will be doubled, no, tripled. No one can escape."
Kelsey's face turned pale and she was the first to yell, "Hoo. Ho ho ho."
Others also shouted to save face, including Jones, who looked dull.
It wasn't until all the new members of the coaching staff were introduced and Reid announced the start of warm-up in preparation for the subsequent resumption of training that the crowd dispersed.
Rarely, Levi did not enter training immediately. He stepped forward immediately and gave the pot-bellied old guy a warm hug.
"coach!"
The Burton Burns in front of me has the same name, but he is the assistant coach and running backs coach of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide Storm, and Levi's first mentor.
I never expected that they would meet again in the professional arena after a year.
Surprise, absolutely surprise!
Burns patted Levi on the back cheerfully, "Slow down, slow down, little guy, I'm worried that Eric and Andy are staring at me with jealous eyes."
From the side, Binima's voice came immediately, "Burton, I'm watching you, be careful."
The atmosphere suddenly became cheerful.
Levi turned to look at Binima, "Coach Binima, I will practice for thirty minutes extra today."
Binima complained directly, "Wouldn't you be happier if you practice more? How about this, even if you don't practice for thirty minutes, you can help me lead the physical training of the offensive team?"
oh.
There was a burst of protests and complaints from the crowd.
Levi turned his head and looked over, "I was originally going to refuse. Thirty minutes less practice is not worthwhile, but now it seems... Coach Binima, I have no problem."
There were protests and laughter, and it was so lively that the free agents and rookie players who had just joined the team were full of questions and couldn't adapt.
Not far away, the undrafted rookies who were waiting for the small training camp test looked at this scene with envious eyes. They failed to find a job in the draft and now have to go through the team's own training camp, hoping to seize it. Opportunity to become a member of the professional league.
Otherwise, they would have to go to Canada or a European league, or give up football altogether.
Burns patted Levi on the shoulder again, his face full of relief.
He was not surprised that Levi could succeed, because this was the gem he had unearthed; but seeing Levi's growth in just one season, he couldn't help but straighten his waist slightly.
"Have you gained some weight? Will it affect your agility and flexibility?" Burns has sharp eyes and can tell it at a glance.
During the offseason last year, Levi seemed to have lost some weight and his whole body was tighter and stronger.
During this offseason, Levi got a little stronger. Not only did he gain muscle, but he also probably gained weight.
Levi laughed, "Actually not. The main reason is that I lost weight last year, and I came back to training this year. My weight now is about the same as when I was in the Crimson Tide Storm."
From a numerical point of view, the weight is similar; but the mass is different, and the muscles are added.
Burns immediately understood, "Increase confrontation ability? It just so happens that not long ago, when Nick and I were discussing, we also said that you should start to improve from here. After all, this year, everyone will probably grit their teeth and become ruthless when they see you. The intensity of confrontation is different.”
Levi, "The training matter will be discussed slowly in the next few months, but, coach, why did you come here? Coach Shaban is finally willing to let go?"
(End of chapter)