Chapter 986 Continuous Upgrading
Andy Reid is still Andy Reid, calm, rational, and considering the overall situation——
Preseason is a time to practice tactics and test players.
Therefore, basically all the main players sat on the bench obediently, not to mention the starting players, even backup running backs like Damien did not appear.
However, in the eyes of the media, this is not the case.
Levi!
The media and netizens believed that Reid could not be unaware of the rumors outside, but Reid did not say anything and instead pressed Levi on the bench.
This is the signal.
"Obviously, Reid was dissatisfied with Levi. In the first game of the preseason, the double MVP of last season's regular season Super Bowl sat obediently on the sidelines."
Indeed, it is.
Throughout the game, Levi, Mahomes, Kelsey and others were sitting next to the court, discussing tactics and watching the game. However, due to the limited space next to the court, they, the main players, had to get out of the way for the players who appeared today. space, so Mahomes and Kelce occasionally return to the locker room.
Levi, as the captain of the offensive team, has more responsibilities this season, and he will stay throughout the whole process; at the same time, Chris Jones, the captain of the defensive team, will accompany him throughout the game.
In the eyes of Kansas Chiefs fans, Levi gets along well with the team and actively participated in the first preseason game. Jones' presence can be seen at a glance.
In the eyes of others, Reid punished Levi by sitting on the edge of the court and watching the game. Jones was "disappeared" from the screen. Only Levi stayed alone at the scene, teaching Levi a lesson in this way, so that Levi understands who is truly in charge of the team.
Then, netizens gave full play to their imagination and their ability to tell stories through pictures.
"Levi dares to be angry but dare not speak out. The atmosphere in the team is tense."
"Everyone is betrayed! Levi was left alone on the sidelines by the main players."
"Levi was crestfallen and depressed."
"It only takes one day to fall from the top to the bottom. Levi refuses to believe in reality."
"Levi is like a trapped animal, falling into the biggest crisis of his career."
"The locker room refuses to be cast in Levi's shadow."
Those netizens didn't even watch the live broadcast of the preseason, they just talked about it through a few screenshots or some five-second videos.
Quoted out of context. Exaggeration. Refers to a deer as a horse.
One and two were excited, as if they had truly grasped the evidence that Levi had been marginalized within the Kansas City Chiefs team.
A small number of netizens really couldn't stand it anymore. "Not only Levi, but basically all the main players of the Kansas City Chiefs are not on the court today. There is no need to distort the facts." "Are you blind? A big guy like Chris Jones was present the whole time. Turn a blind eye”.
It's a pity that trolls are trolls, and trolls will always be trolls. They are trolls for the sake of being black. They don't care about the facts, as long as they are happy to spray.
In the past two seasons, they have only had a handful of opportunities to attack Levi on the field. Every time they were a little proud, they were immediately shattered by Levi's counterattack. The slap in the face came too fast, like a tornado; now they finally have it. Opportunity to attack well off the court——
How could you miss it?
It was obviously just a pre-season game, but the social network was like a Brazilian carnival, with alcohol, fireworks, and dancing continuing to fill the screen, making it very lively.
Only Levi can feel Levi's influence from the side again. A preseason game can actually attract such attention on social networks.
In the end, "38:37", the away team was in front and the home team was in behind.
The Cincinnati Bengals came away with a win on the road, while the Kansas City Chiefs lost their first preseason game.
After the game, the media was eagerly waiting for Levi to come on the stage, but unexpectedly, Reed appeared alone, and all the main players, including Levi, did not show up.
Faced with the media's siege, Reed kept his secrets and expressed his expression expressionlessly. "The team is operating normally. Levi, like all players, is preparing step by step for the new season. I appreciate their dedication and focus."
The formulaic answer did not respond directly to the specific topic. Although it defended Levi, in the eyes of the media, this was evidence that there was something in the words——
Obviously, things are not that simple.
As a result, the media was bustling with everyone, and one or two people seemed to have caught solid evidence.
"The defending champion's locker room is pregnant with crisis, and the situation is not optimistic."
In fact, in the post-game press conference of the first preseason game, Reid had already responded directly to reporters:
During this offseason, the team has undergone extensive changes, including the coaching staff and player lineup. They need more games to run in, adapt and adjust; therefore, the strategy will continue in the next preseason, with the main players continuing to sit on the bench. The main goal is to examine players and tactics.
However, in the eyes of onlookers, this was just an official statement to whitewash the situation, because Reed never responded directly to Levi's question.
Judging from various signs, Levi should have become an "uneasy factor." His family is so powerful and outstanding that it is likely to cause a chain effect in the locker room and make the players have different ideas. The current Kansas Chiefs The locker room should be a powder keg.
When these headlines and online comments landed in the eyes of the Kansas City Chiefs locker room, how did they react?
Mahomes looked serious, holding his mobile phone and continuing to browse social networks. His jawline gradually tightened, and his eyebrows slowly gathered toward the middle.
The atmosphere is a little tense.
"Patrick, you should stop reading that garbage."
Kelsey looked helpless and shook her head slightly.
"They make you a fool."
puff.
Mahomes finally couldn't control himself anymore and burst out laughing.
"Hahaha, haha."
"You should have seen why they acted like they were in the locker room and witnessed what happened. Some people said that the rookie gave you a panda eye, hahaha."
Mahomes was laughing so hard.
Looking at Kelsey with a helpless face, Hill walked over and said, "You must forgive Patrick. You don't know how difficult it is for me to keep a poker face in front of the media."
"Looking at the faces that are eager to dig out the exciting inside stories, but don't know that they are just a bunch of clowns, I have a very hard time holding back my laughter."
Mahomes nodded repeatedly, "I thought they wouldn't buy it at all for such a simple strategy. Aren't media reporters supposed to be smart people? Rookies are very smart. Didn't they see through this?" < br>
Brush brush brush.
Not only Mahomes, but others also looked over.
At this moment, there was no tense situation in the Kansas City Chiefs' locker room. It was a completely relaxed and harmonious scene.
If reporters saw it, they would be shocked.
Kelsey realized that all the eyes around him were focused on him, and his eyes widened, "I know I have a smart face, but you shouldn't ask me about this. You should ask the rookie."
Just in time, Levi came out of the shower.
Kelsey, "Hey, rookie. The boys are all curious, how could reporters fall for such a simple strategy?"
"Besides, haven't you used this trick before in red tide storms? How come the reporter still capsized in the same ditch?"
(End of chapter)