Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1552 Both Ends of the Scale
Levi knew that if he continued talking, it would just be rubbing salt into the wound and he might be hurting Watt.

The problem is that Watt has a deep emotional bond with Houston. Watt is a man who values ​​friendship very much. If the Houston Texans had not truly betrayed him, or if the management team had not taken the initiative to propose a trade, Watt would probably never have left Houston. But Levi is now trying to complete the task of poaching.

So, he had to continue.

"JJ, when does your contract with Houston expire?"

Watt was stunned. Although it was unexpected, he still thought about it seriously. "We renewed the contract in 2014. I was a senior at that time, so the contract started from 2015. This means..."

Watt looked at Levi, "It expires next year."

In 2014, Watt signed a contract with the Houston Texans that shocked the league and broke the salary cap barrier for defensive players. It was $ million over six years, of which $ million was guaranteed. It was the largest contract in the history of NFL defensive players at the time.

However, Watt has always worked diligently over the years. Even though the league's hard salary cap has increased year by year, players' annual salaries have changed with each passing day, and defensive players' big contracts have come one after another, Watt has never asked for a salary increase. The contract that shocked the league back then is no longer of much value now, and is even lower than the annual salary of a running back.

In comparison, Aaron Donald has a six-year, $135 million contract with $87 million guaranteed, while Kalil Mack has a six-year, $141 million contract with $90 million guaranteed.

It is obvious at a glance that the value of Watt's contract can be seen at this time. Over the years, he has actually been relieving the pressure on the Houston Texans in his own way.

This is Watt, a man of integrity.

Levi shrugged lightly. "In my opinion, this is the time. If Houston is ready to build a team, if Houston recognizes your trade value, this year is the opportunity. Wait until next year, that will be another matter."

"In the professional arena, everything is about timing. So, instead of passively waiting for your fate, it is better to take the initiative and control your fate."

Levi finally revealed his true intentions.

In other words, it means that Watt will leave the Houston Texans on his own initiative. This is the truth behind Levi's invitation to Watt to come to the training camp one day in advance.

A premeditated ambush.

Watt took a deep breath, his heart stopped, and the first thing that came to his mind was, "Levi, you are asking me to betray the team."

"Levi", Watt's name has changed. A small detail can show his shock and astonishment. Even though Levi has laid so much groundwork, Watt still fully activates the stress response.

Levi was about to explain, but Watt didn't give Levi a chance.

"I know, I know, it's not easy for Houston to break through your blockade, but we are still growing, and we are becoming a better team. As the captain of the team, you are asking me to turn around and abandon the team now?"

"Sorry, I can't do it."

Levi did not stop Watt, but simply waited patiently for Watt to finish speaking, and looked at his friend quietly, "Can't do it, or don't dare to do it?"

Watt was stunned, and the softest part of his heart was touched. For a brief moment, he felt annoyed with Levi because he was too insightful and rational, and completely saw through his disguise, so that he felt embarrassed, cowardly, and despicable.

Watt glared at Levi.

Levi immediately raised his hands in surrender and shut his mouth obediently.

Looking at Levi like this, Watt felt a surge of anger stuck in his chest, which then disappeared into thin air. This guy was an honest man after all.

Levi let out a sigh of helplessness, "JJ, you are so honest that I feel a little guilty."

Watt laughed unhappily, "That's good to know, then stop now."

Levi, "A little, just a little bit of guilt, there is nothing wrong with my expression; in fact, I am a bad person, and this little bit of guilt is of no use at all." Watt: ...

Looking at Levi's frank expression, Watt couldn't help laughing after all, "Ah, if I had known, I wouldn't have invited you to be the best man."

Levi nodded seriously, "Yes, reconsideration. JJ, remember, don't trust witches easily. Although there may not be a second time, and I don't want it to happen a second time, but if it happens a second time, please remember not to invite me to be the best man. I'm on Killia's side."

Watt simply couldn't do anything with Levi. He stood there with a look of despair, but he couldn't help but smile, feeling a sense of absurdity.

Seeing this, Levi brought his attention back on track just in time.

"JJ, I am encouraging you to pursue your dreams now."

Watt was puzzled.

"I mean, I didn't ask you to betray Houston, and of course, Houston didn't betray you."

"Everyone is chasing their own dreams. When our goals are aligned, we move forward side by side and fight hand in hand until our goals and directions diverge. At that time, we wish each other well and go our separate ways. This does not mean that we become enemies, because we will attack our dreams with dignity, wish each other good luck, and go all out to pursue our dreams."

"When we each fight for our own dreams, it doesn't mean we are no longer friends."

“Same thing with you and the Houston Texans.”

"JJ, Houston has been chasing its first Super Bowl championship trophy. Don't you have a dream of winning a Super Bowl?"

“I believe this will be a win-win situation.”

Watt chewed it, "win-win", but there was a hint of sarcasm in his eyes -

He now seems to be standing on both ends of the scale, with the Houston Texans on one side and himself on the other.

As Levi said, the Houston Texans and he have always had the same goals, so they were united as one, but is it time to part ways now?
Where should the balance of the scales lean? Should he continue to sacrifice himself and devote himself to the team without reservation, as he has done in the past nine years? Or should he start thinking about his future and his dreams?
True and false, real and fake, Levi was an outsider and was ultimately just guessing based on fragmentary rumors, but Watt was indeed an insider.

When this idea began to germinate, Watt knew that Levi had succeeded.

Just like in "Inception", Levi planted a seed of thought in his subconscious mind, and with a little watering and fertilization, it began to grow in the wind.

There was a hint of bitterness in his smile, but Watt hid it and looked at Levi again, "Are you saying that the Kansas Chief and I are heading in the same direction?"

Levi smiled, "Of course."

"You don't think we've been satisfied with three consecutive championships and resting on our laurels, do you?"

Confidence is revealed inadvertently.

"This offseason, we still have a lot of work to do, and the first thing to do is to supplement and optimize the defense."

"Imagine that next season we will still have to face running quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson, DeSean Jackson, and Josh Allen. At the same time, we will also have to face the impact of strong running backs like Henry, Barkley, McCaffrey, etc. Our defense will still face severe tests."

After a pause, Levi showed a determined smile.

"Four consecutive championships, we want to give it a try."

(End of this chapter)