Chapter 989 Extreme Madness
Andrew Luck: I quit.
Not to mention the Indianapolis Colts, other teams, players and reporters were all shocked, and a storm roared past——
The return of the king was just staged last season, and this season you are waving your sleeves without taking away any clouds?
The preseason has been going on for three weeks, and the new season is just around the corner, and you are actually retiring at this time?
Everything was too sudden and too shocking.
There is only one thought in my mind: grass.
This time, the Indianapolis Colts really thrived.
In fact, it wasn't just Indianapolis. Luck's sudden retirement had an impact on the whole body, and Goodell also took action immediately.
reason?
Just look at the reaction of the major media.
ESPN described the retirement as "shocking" in a news report, pointing out that Clark's retirement was a heavy blow to the NFL and the Indianapolis Colts.
Professional analysts within the league have discussed Luck's health issues in depth and believe that his decision to retire reflects the importance that contemporary professional players place on physical and mental health.
After all, Gronkowski retired without warning this offseason.
The title of the "USA Today" report is "Andrew Luck's sudden retirement triggers an earthquake in the league." The article focuses on analyzing the background of Luck's decision to retire, including his long-term injuries and psychological pressure; then it cuts to the quarterback's retirement The impact on the Indianapolis Colts and the entire NFL season.
In their view, although the Indianapolis Colts lost to the Kansas City Chiefs last season and stopped in the divisional round, there is no doubt that the Indianapolis Colts led by Luck are one of the few times in the American League that they have not fallen behind against the Kansas City Chiefs. The team, however, now has an uncertain future.
The American League structure may change.
The New York Times has always been profound and professional. They did not simply report, but wrote a professional and profound special report.
The article explores the impact of Luck's retirement on the NFL, and discusses how modern professional players make decisions in the face of tremendous pressure, serious injuries, and the attention of social networks is becoming an unknown factor.
In addition, the article believes that the successive retirements of Luck and Gronkowski reflect the increasing self-awareness of NFL players in the face of health risks, which must attract the attention of the league.
Since the "concussion crisis" triggered by GQ magazine in 2009, the league has not been able to provide players with more protection in the past ten years. Now, players are slowly beginning to learn to protect themselves, sacrificing the rest of their lives for a short career. Between highlighting and focusing on exploring different possibilities in life away from the game, more and more people are choosing the latter.
At the same time, the rapid retreat of players of Luck and Gronkowski's caliber is also a wake-up call for young people.
Simply put, if the league doesn't want rugby to be labeled a "killer sport" again, they must make more changes in terms of physical and mental health.
The arrow of "The New York Times" points directly to the alliance——
Therefore, Goodell must act before public opinion is fully established.
Unfortunately, Goodell was still half a step too late and was completely caught off guard by Luck. The Indianapolis Colts didn't even warn Goodell in advance. So when Luck announced his decision, Goodell was completely unprepared for the media's gunfire. All targeting the Alliance.
There is no doubt that the media was shocked, but despite the shock, they expressed their understanding and praise for Luck's decision——
It is the alliance that needs to be reviewed and corrected.
Goodell was worried and anxious. However, social networks are a different story, with overwhelming criticism and accusations pouring down on Lark,
Some fans expressed shock and confusion, especially the timing of Luck's retirement.
If, like Gronkowski, he announces his retirement during the offseason, leaving the team room to react and adjust, although the fans are still uncomfortable, it is not unacceptable; now that three weeks have passed in the preseason, Luck suddenly It’s baffling timing to leave a mess behind.
Some fans expressed disappointment. They believed that the Indianapolis Colts put all their bets on Luck, even sacrificing Manning for him, and after the end of his rookie contract, they retained Luck with the highest salary in the league at the time. The team doesn't owe Luck anything.
At the very least, Luck should fulfill his contract instead of leaving the team aside like this.
Some fans believe that Luck betrayed the team and fans. He not only left the team, but also pushed the team that trusted him wholeheartedly into hell. The construction of the Indianapolis Colts over the years may need to be completely overturned. There is no doubt that this is unacceptable.
On social networks, curses, abuse, and threats are overwhelming.
Lucas Oil Stadium, which had just experienced another preseason loss, was at a low point of loss and panic. It was caught off guard by the news, and the overwhelming boos became the final background for Luck to turn around and leave.
The bustling, boiling atmosphere, the distorted faces and ferocious expressions are just like Abi Hell, even more terrifying than hell.
Amidst the voices of hatred, some fans remained rational and called on everyone to calm down.
They said that despite the difficulties, they still understand Luck's choice. Luck's physical health is more important than wins, losses and championships. In the past seven years, Luck has devoted everything he has to the city of Indianapolis without reservation. No one has To be able to truly know how bad and horrific this injury was, and how no one knew the struggle and pain behind this decision, he deserved a decent farewell.
However, this is a drop in the bucket.
These rational voices were instantly drowned in the overwhelming hate speech, and the whole world was filled with ugly and ferocious darkness.
What happened to Levi not long ago is now swallowing up Lark with tenfold and hundredfold force.
The craziness of this year’s offseason has finally reached its extreme at this moment.
It can also be seen from the side that after the Kansas City Chiefs defended the Super Bowl, the entire league has always been shrouded in tight and intense tension. Not only is it eager to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs, but it is also because of the deep realization that the league's pattern may be about to be re-established. ——
Manning retires, Brady and Brees age, the league is in turmoil, and the door of opportunity is open to all teams.
Everyone is eager to seize the opportunity to leap over the dragon gate and reach the Super Bowl before the next king rises to dominate the league. In troubled times, heroes often emerge.
The Kansas Chiefs in the 2017 season are considered to be such a role.
But they never expected that the Kansas Chiefs actually defended their title and continued to be strong. Other teams panicked. They must seize the troubled times and give it a try before the Kansas Chiefs grow into another strong team and establish a dynasty.
Maybe this year is the last chance, otherwise the Kansas Chiefs will really establish a three-peat dynasty?
Unthinkable!
Hence, the turbulent waves and undercurrents of this year's offseason.
(End of chapter)