Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 558: Gorgeous Turn
Revis decided to retire.

He finally decided to put aside his self-esteem and pride, he finally decided to give up fighting with the league, the team and the fans, he finally decided to give up continuing to prove himself, to reconcile with himself, turn around and leave, and bid farewell to this arena.

Not because there was no place for him on the Kansas City Chiefs, but because he was relieved.

He has burned himself out without reservation in this year's playoff journey and battles, and he has no energy left. His body has protested and his spirit is exhausted. It's time to stop running.

Revis told himself.

Originally, Revis thought that retirement should be a grand and turbulent one; however, the reality was different. On a calm afternoon with bright sunshine and gentle breeze, he made the decision.

Perhaps, the only regret is that he can't find someone to share with.

Several names came to mind. It was impossible for him to be without any friends after all these years in the alliance, but they always maintained a distant relationship. After hesitating for a moment, he was unable to dial the phone number.

Instead, I thought of Levi.

That bright-eyed, determined young man, when he made a fatal mistake, the moment when people once again regarded him as a mercenary, people were willing to stand by his side, fight together, fight back together, run together, and burn all their energy to cross the finish line side by side.

Levi's voice came from the phone, but Revis was stunned.

How should he start?

Or in other words, are they friends?
"Ah."

Revis chuckled.

"Don't even mention the third time. In fact, I should have retired the second time I was cut by the Jets, but my pride wouldn't allow it."

Once I opened my mouth, the words came out naturally. It wasn't as difficult as I had imagined.

"It's a cruel game, it has its own rules and boundaries, we throw ourselves into it, wear ridiculous tights and pretend we're superheroes, we give it everything we have, squeeze out the last bit of surplus value and then throw it away."

"When we stand on the court, we think we are kings, calling the wind and rain, omnipotent, we dominate the universe and own the world."

"We were young, tough, handsome, rich, and the girls kept throwing themselves at us. We felt invincible and capable of anything, and we believed we could achieve anything we set our minds to."

"Until one day I suddenly realized that this was not the case."

"We are just a group of tools. We leave everything we have on the court, but what we leave for ourselves are countless injuries and a bunch of meaningless numbers. If we don't pay attention, one night in Las Vegas can make us fall from the clouds to the bottom of the valley."

Angry, sigh, annoyance, regret, sadness, bitterness.

Maybe it's a bit of all of them. The complexity in Revis' words is difficult to describe accurately, which makes Levi slightly stunned. He did not expect this scene.

However, Levi did not interrupt Revis.

It wasn't until Revis stopped that Levi lightly joked, "Like Captain America."

Not Superman, but Captain America.

Revis was stunned, "Haha." Without warning, he laughed, "Haha, just like Captain America."

Mood, relax a little.

“But, I don’t regret coming to Kansas City.”

"Everyone says I'm a mercenary, and I think I'm a mercenary too. But..."

Suddenly, Revis's words choked and he had to take a deep breath.

"But, rookie, you proved that I am not. I put everything I have on the field, without reservation, to rediscover the happiness I had in middle school. It's not for money, but just because I like it and because I can. So I run and fight as much as I want on the football field."

"To end it with a ring, I can't think of a more perfect ending."

On the phone, Levi sighed softly.

Just now I had a vague feeling that Revis was not normal today; but when Revis really revealed the answer, I couldn't help but sigh.

In just two months, Revis was not Levi's friend, but he was Levi's comrade-in-arms. From strangers to familiar ones, they experienced one arduous battle after another, with ups and downs. In the end, the Kansas City Chiefs were able to reach the Super Bowl, which was inseparable from the performance of this veteran at the critical moment.

If there is another season, the weak cornerbacks of the Kansas City Chiefs really need Revis' help; even if Revis's personal ability continues to decline, his experience can become a source of nutrients for rookies to absorb and help the young cornerbacks of the Kansas City Chiefs grow up as soon as possible. However, the time of parting has finally arrived.

This was the first time Levi witnessed a close teammate choosing to bid farewell to the game.

Gradually, Levi has heard about the team's transfers and released news that cornerback Peters, linebacker Harry and other players will leave.

The most regrettable one is veteran linebacker Derrick Johnson, who entered the league with the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2005 draft. He is currently the longest-serving veteran in the team, even longer than Berry. He thought he would retire in Kansas City, where he has lived for twelve years, but he did not expect to be released by the team and become a free agent.

Parting, reunion, and rebirth, this is what the offseason is made of.

Retirement too.

But when you really experience it yourself, you can't help but taste a hint of bitterness.

Levi, "Darrell?"

Revis chuckled, "You guessed it? Yes, you are so smart, if you still can't guess it now, then there is something wrong with my ability to express myself, or maybe the girls took your brain away during the off-season."

Levi pulled the corners of his mouth, but couldn't laugh.

Revis put away his smile and said, "Yes, I have decided to retire."

The air was slightly quiet.

Mahomes rushed out, "Rookie, I'm ready, are you done?"

Levi gestured to Mahomes, "Darrell, are you sure?"

Revis, "Are you trying to keep me here?"

Levi, "Yeah."

Because it was too straightforward and direct, it caught Revis off guard.

The tip of my nose feels slightly sour——

Maybe he has no friends; but at least he found a comrade-in-arms, they appreciate and support each other, and fight side by side, and that is enough.

Revis joked, "The team can't afford the salary I want."

Levi shrugged lightly, "Oh, there's nothing we can do about it. It's a pity."

"Haha, hahaha." Revis laughed heartily and wantonly.

This time, it comes from the heart.

After thinking about it, Revis thought he still had a lot to say; but now he was stunned and found that he was relieved, and a huge stone fell from his chest.

Instead, I felt a sense of relief.

"Thank you, Levi. And goodbye." Revis didn't continue with the pleasantries and ended directly.

Levi took a deep breath and said, "I hope we can see each other again, even if not on the court."

Revis was stunned, but did not respond and hung up the phone directly.

Putting away his phone, Revis looked into the distance, his eyes gradually unfocused. He felt that it might not be bad to continue being a Kansas City Chiefs fan.

Mahomes noticed the slight heaviness in the air and stood quietly by the side until Levi hung up the phone, then he cast an inquiring look.

Levi thought about it, "Revis has decided to retire."

Mahomes was stunned, not just surprised.

The next day, Revis officially announced his retirement and submitted a retirement application to the league, which caused a huge uproar.

Meanwhile, Levi, Mahomes and Kelce return to Kansas City, where the voluntary training camp is about to begin.

(End of this chapter)