Chapter 974 Magical Magic
Since the Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs front office has been meeting and talking to finalize the to-do list for this offseason——
Renew Levi's contract.
This is the first item on the list of densely packed tasks, and it is also the most important item.
Maybe it sounds unbelievable to others, running back? Really?
Although Levi is very good, there is no doubt that he is outstanding; although Levi's sudden emergence is changing the running back position in and outside the league, and is back in the spotlight.
But for now, the overall trend of the league has not been completely overturned. Passing is king, and the value of quarterbacks is still higher than that of running backs. At the same time, the market value of wide receivers, offensive linemen, and defensive linemen has also increased with the tide.
From the perspective of outsiders, the Kansas Chiefs lost linebacker Ford but signed defensive end Frank with a higher contract. This is not wise from a salary cap control perspective.
Real professionals would not say this, because it needs to be taken into account that the value of defensive fronts is rising and the value of linebackers is declining. The Kansas Chiefs' transaction not only caused no loss, but also made a small profit. It can be seen that Coming out, Vicky had a plan in mind.
Therefore, the status of the quarterback is still unshakable.
This is a fact. Veach is clearly aware of it and is not prepared to go against the league. Trading Ford and introducing Frank are the most direct proof.
But at the Kansas City Chiefs, the situation is slightly different.
Levi's value is not only on the court, but also not only in the locker room. For the fan market, he is also a trump card that everyone desires.
To a certain extent, Levi's global influence this offseason is an added bargaining chip for contract renewal negotiations.
Vicky took a deep breath and said, "Coach, we all know that we are dealing with smart people, but now it seems that our knowledge may not be enough."
Reid gently nodded his head in agreement, still looking at the court, and pondered meaningfully for a moment, "Maybe our judgment is still not accurate enough, and the rookie has added chips."
What's the meaning?
Vicky took a small step forward and followed Reid's gaze towards the court.
On the court, there were players, coaches, and staff, so densely packed that there were at least two hundred people. For a while, it was impossible to focus in any direction.
But soon, following the direction of the crowd, Vicky successfully found Levi and found the answer.
"Oh, God."
Amazed, blurted out——
Mahomes!
That's Mahomes!
Vicki's eyes widened and he couldn't believe it. "I thought he decided to miss the spring training camp."
And he also spent a lot of effort to solemnly weave an excuse!
Reed stared at the court expressionlessly, "I thought so too. But now it seems that a certain magician has cast magic again and brought us a miracle."
In the field of vision, Mahomes trotted towards Levi with a smile on his face, punched Levi on the shoulder and greeted him with a fist bump.
Afterwards, he followed Levi happily and joined in the training without any unnecessary nonsense.
Needless to say, Reed's identity as a magician couldn't be more obvious.
Vicky was still staring, her eyeballs almost falling out of her head, "Wait, what does this mean?"
Reed's face was calm, but there was a trace of satisfaction in his eyes——
He understands the truth.
Reid doesn't mind if the players miss the spring training camp in order to fight for contract renewal. He can turn a blind eye and pretend not to see through Mahomes' lies, and acquiesce in the game between the players and the team manager.
But as a coach, Reid still hopes that players will attend spring training camps. In this way, the coaching team can better understand the players' status and prepare for subsequent summer training camps. This is also the most complicated part of rugby. There are more than a hundred people in the main positions of the team. Each position has its own interests. How to find a balance between different interests and needs will be the deciding factor for the team. The key to the final cap.
And, every season brings new challenges.
Reid looked at Vicki calmly, his calm face difficult to judge the real clarity, "What this means should be judged by you. You are the team manager, and you control the overall situation of the team. ”
"But."
"Brett, superstars don't appear in the league every day."
Reed gently patted Vicky on the shoulder, paced away slowly with his hands behind his back.
Vicki was stunned and turned to look at Reid.
"Coach, this is not my personal matter, this is the team's matter. You can't blame everything on me. It shouldn't be like this."
"Wait, coach, what's that expression on your face? Are you gloating? No, coach, why do you look like you're watching a good show?"
"Ah!"
Looking at the back of Reed Shi Shiran gradually moving away, Vicki looked depressed:
fall!
Levi's agent is particularly difficult to deal with. He is not the aggressive and domineering type. He is extremely skilled in Tai Chi and Bagua. He always ensures a pleasant conversation and a harmonious atmosphere throughout the process. But if you go around and around, you will find that The bottom line of the negotiation has never changed, and the initiative is firmly in his own hands.
Clearly, he understands Levi's value.
He was able to establish Brady's voice in the New England Patriots step by step, so that now Brady can directly challenge Belichick, and the agent behind it is definitely a hidden hero.
He has patience, perseverance, and faith, and will not be blinded by short-term interests. He also has a blueprint for his entire career in his mind.
For outsiders watching the excitement, those powerful agents who are decisive and decisive are often more attractive. They talk with each other and start negotiations with the team with an absolutely strong attitude.
Such as Ford. Like Frank.
Their agents are all of this type, and they may break up if they disagree. They believe that their players will never lack jobs.
But what's the cost?
Team managers label them one by one, and the value space for subsequent negotiations becomes smaller and smaller. Their careers are like flowers that bloom briefly and then wither and die.
What's even more regrettable is that maybe they make a lot of money, but they still can't get a Super Bowl championship ring. This is the case with the mercenaries of the Los Angeles Rams.
The really tricky thing is people like Donald Yu.
However, thinking about it from another perspective, since they are still testing, this also proves that Levi still hopes to stay in the Kansas Chiefs and hopes to build a long-term career with this team——
Take a look at Levi's series of actions today, setting an example for rookies, opening his arms to accept thorny players, putting aside the stalemate of contract extension negotiations and taking the initiative to attend the voluntary training camp; moreover, he also persuaded Mahomes to attend:
Another player who is at the critical moment of contract renewal negotiations is the absolute core of the team.
After a stormy offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs' spring training camp kicked off on a smooth note.
Some people may say that there is any difference between Levi's kneeling and licking the team and Antonio Brown's behavior of defending the Pittsburgh Steelers last year. Look at Brown's end!
But Vicky knew something was different.
To be precise, they are two different things.
(End of chapter)