Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 551 Reluctant to leave
Highest annual salary, fully guaranteed.

The two key words combined together created incredible energy, and all eyes were focused on the Minnesota Vikings overnight.

And Cousins.

The fourth-round draft pick quarterback welcomed the first highlight moment of his life with confidence.

The discussion is so heated that it can’t be stopped.

It is precisely thanks to Cousins's historic move that other news in the free market has become overshadowed, including Smith.

On March 15, one day later than Cousins, the Washington Redskins and Kansas City Chiefs jointly released an official announcement:
Smith officially joins the Washington Redskins.

The transfer cost was two draft picks in the second and third rounds of 2018 plus third-year cornerback Kendall Fuller.

According to rumors, the Kansas City Chiefs were trying to get a first-round pick, but because of a series of moves they made in last year's draft, this year's first-round pick was in the hands of the Buffalo Bills, and Veach was trying to make up for it.

However, the Washington Redskins were also ready to rebuild the team around a new starting quarterback, but they refused; in the end, considering the salary cap issue of the first-round pick, Veach settled for the second best and added a cornerback.

All are happy.

The Kansas City Chiefs got a draft pick and the cornerback they desperately needed, while the Washington Redskins got a cornerstone quarterback, winning valuable adjustment space for their overthrow and reconstruction.

Subsequently, the Washington Redskins announced that the team and Smith had signed a four-year, $116 million contract with an annual salary of $29 million, breaking the record set by Cousins ​​just a day ago and becoming the league's highest salary ceiling.

but.

Cousins' contract is fully guaranteed, while Smith's guaranteed contract is only $65 million, plus a $27 million signing bonus.

Once compared, the gap becomes apparent.

Regarding this situation, everyone has different opinions.

Some people saw Cousins' cleverness, some complained that Smith missed the opportunity, some marveled that the Minnesota Vikings were taken advantage of, some were curious about Smith's prospects in the Washington Redskins, some thought Smith was not worth the annual salary, and some believed that Smith made the right choice.

With Cousins ​​in front and Smith in the back, the free market during this offseason is particularly lively. The 2018 season has just begun and the smoke of war is already in the air.

In this regard.

Smith hesitated.

On the one hand, he knew that this was what he was pursuing, and with an annual salary of 29 million, he would become one of the league's top salaries.

Although this record will not last long, as the threshold of $30 million in annual salary can be easily surpassed once the Green Bay Packers and Rodgers renew their contract, at least he had his moment briefly.

Following the Super Bowl championship, he accomplished another goal.

On the other hand, he seemed lost and reluctant.

Once, he truly believed that he could play in Kansas City until retirement. He left everything without reservation to this city that opened its arms to him in his downtime, and then turned away from football without a doubt.

However, things are unpredictable and plans cannot keep up with changes, so he still has to leave.

And, as a bad guy.

If he appears on the streets of Kansas City now, he will probably be greeted not with praise and cheers, but with curses and middle fingers, and even spitting.

"Alex."

Hearing his wife Elizabeth's voice behind him, Smith quickly calmed down, forced a smile and pretended that nothing was wrong.

Elizabeth embraced her husband.

"Actually, you don't have to come back. Just leave everything to the moving company."

Smith nodded, "I know, but I still want to say goodbye in person."

Elizabeth let out a long breath, "But no one wants to say goodbye to you."

Smith smiled bitterly, "This is my own choice, remember?"

Elizabeth shook her head. "But no one knows."

Smith said, "It's okay, the rookie knows. The rookie will shoulder the responsibility of captain and continue to lead the team. That's enough." One of the reasons for choosing the Washington Redskins is that they belong to the National League and meet the American League teams every four years. Next season, the Washington Redskins and the Kansas City Chiefs will not meet.

Smith doesn't want to face the Chiefs so soon.

Elizabeth sighed softly, "You understand the truth..."

Smith smiled bitterly, "Yes, I understand the truth, but I still can't let it go."

Even though all this was his own choice, Smith was still sad to leave Kansas City like a stray dog ​​and be branded a traitor.

Elizabeth felt depressed and said "You deserve it" mercilessly, but in the end she was soft-hearted and hugged Smith again.

Smith finally managed to find a smile, "I thought you would be happy."

Elizabeth was once a cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders, who were sworn enemies of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Elizabeth said sullenly, "Yes, yes, I am so happy. I am finally leaving this damn place."

Having said that, Elizabeth secretly rubbed her eyes to hide her embarrassment.

No one knew better than Elizabeth how desperate Smith was when he left San Francisco and came to Kansas City.

It was Reed, the Chief, and this city that made him smile and have confidence again.

Elizabeth felt very uncomfortable at the thought that they were about to leave amidst a barrage of curses, even though this was Smith's choice.

The children did not come with them, as they had already gone to Washington with their grandparents. The couple quickly packed up their belongings and left the heavy furniture to the moving company, then left the house dragging their suitcases.

Driving to Arrowhead Stadium, Smith wanted to say one last goodbye.

however.

From a distance, Smith saw a sea of ​​red covering the sky and the earth.

He was stunned, and for a moment he couldn't wrap his head around it:
Could it be that other players joining the Kansas City Chiefs have arrived on the field?
The next second, Smith saw his own head waving high.

"Alex, thank you."

Caught off guard, Smith slammed the brakes to stop the car, buried his head in the steering wheel, and could no longer control his tears.

The sound of the wind outside the window brings the call.

"Alex..."

"Alex!"

"Hey, we agreed that once you're a chief you'll always be a chief, don't forget it."

“It’s been an amazing journey, thank you.”

"We'll be enemies next time we meet, but I'm still your captain today."

There was a hustle and bustle, and finally thousands of voices merged into one after another of shouts.

"team leader!"

"team leader!"

Elizabeth couldn't help crying as she looked at the dazzling red ocean in front of her. Her memory instantly went back to the spring five years ago.

She remembered that it was a gloomy day with bad weather, but the city opened its warm arms to welcome them.

In the blink of an eye, time flies, Arrowhead Stadium is still the Arrowhead Stadium, and the fans are still the same fans. Things seem to be completely different, but also seem to have never changed.

Huhu.

The spring breeze was blowing, and the sun was shining through the layers of clouds, illuminating a sea of ​​red before our eyes.

(End of this chapter)