Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 947 Talking about business

Eric Berry, 2010 years old, was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the fifth pick in the first round of and gradually grew into the captain of the defensive team at Arrowhead Stadium.

However, after nearly two years of long injuries, although Berry finally returned to the court this season, he has never been able to regain his peak form.

In the first half of the overtime of the AFC Finals, Berry intercepted Brady and staged a comeback, setting the stage for the Kansas City Chiefs' final counterattack and buzzer-beater.

This was his final shining moment.

Unfortunately, this little glimmer is still not enough to illuminate his future.

Berry and the Kansas City Chiefs are still under contract. If the two sides still maintain the agreement when the free market opens on March 2019, then Berry's salary for the 2020 and seasons will be % guaranteed. In order to avoid this, the Kansas City Chiefs decided to release Berry.

In other words, terminate the agreement.

The answer is very cruel and cold-blooded. The Kansas City Chiefs do not think that Berry can return to his peak, and it is even difficult to reach the league average. In the past two seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs have been patient and gave Berry a chance in this year's playoffs, but it was not enough.

As a result, Berry lost his job.

The two captains of the Kansas City Chiefs' defense both left the team in such a terrible way during this offseason, which once again showed the indifference and cruelty of the professional league.

It seems that Revis knew clearly how the alliance worked, so before being expelled, he turned around and left gracefully.

Mahomes' heart was heavy. "So, what's going to happen next, Eric?"

Levi took a deep breath and said, "I don't know."

"Eric said that he is not going to give up and will not give up. He will still try to contact different teams to see if he can find a job opportunity."

"At the same time, he will continue to train, maintain his physical function and competitive state, and he believes that he can still return to above the league average."

The words paused here, Levi did not continue to speak, but Mahomes could taste the subsequent turn -

However, the decision is no longer in Berry's hands. He needs to convince other coaches or team managers that he can still shine on the court.

This is not easy.

Mahomes couldn't help but sigh, "So, two long years, this is the final treatment for Eric?"

"Sherlock..." Levi called out.

Mahomes looked up.

Levi shook his head slightly, "We shouldn't think like that."

Mahomes: "But..."

Levi, "I understand what you mean. We all feel sorry for Eric. But you know, I know, and Eric himself knows clearly that when he chooses to continue to persevere and work hard, nothing is guaranteed."

"We all know that he may not be able to return to the court at all, or he may return to the court and be quickly abandoned by the professional league like he is now."

"Yet, he still chose to persist. Just like Anne-Gallas, they faced a battle whose outcome was already predetermined. Everyone said they should give up, and everyone said from a high position, 'I have seen your end', but they still burned their lives and fought to the last moment."

"Their hard work and fighting spirit make those self-righteous people look ridiculous."

"I will not forget Anne because of her ending. On the contrary, she made me realize that we are not just fighting for victory and championships."

"Similarly, I will not sympathize with Eric because of his ending. In fact, Eric had his moment. He was eager to stand on the Super Bowl stage and fight with everyone. He was eager to use his own strength to become part of the team, and then face the result calmly with everyone, whether it was victory or defeat."

"He did it."

"So, no matter what happens next, he is a winner in his own life."

Sigh, helplessness, bitterness, sadness. Indeed, this is the truth, not only in the professional league, but also in real life; but in addition to success and failure, there are many other precious things in life.

At least, for Berry, this journey left him with no regrets.

If he had given up, missed two consecutive Super Bowls, missed the opportunity to steal Brady in overtime of the AFC Championship Game, and just sat in front of the TV to watch the live game and fantasize about all the possibilities, that would have been a real tragedy.

Mahomes chewed it carefully and nodded heavily, "What he needs is not sympathy, but applause, right?"

The smile on Levi's face rose again, "Who knows, maybe we will meet again. After all, Eric is not ready to give up and leave, right?"

Just like Coach Burns and Clark.

At first, they all thought that Clark's football career was over and they might never meet again, or like in a Hollywood movie, they would meet again many years later and Clark had become a real estate agent with a big belly, introducing houses to Levi who was preparing to buy a property.

However, they did not expect that the reunion would come so soon, and still in the world of rugby, they fought side by side and moved forward hand in hand for their dreams.

Life is full of ups and downs, but also full of surprises.

They can choose to be passive and blame others, but they can also choose to believe in their dreams and focus on themselves.

The truth is not difficult; the real difficulty lies in being able to remain sober when you experience it yourself.

Mahomes stretched and let out a long breath. "I thought that after going through it last year, it would be easier this year."

Levi smiled back, "It's a good thing that we are neither indifferent nor taking things for granted. After all, we are all partners fighting side by side."

"So, you just rushed in so happily, what happened?"

Mahomes was stunned. “Is it that obvious?”

Levi, "Didn't you see how quickly Justin and Eric left?"

Mahomes chuckled twice, "It seems that I still haven't practiced enough."

After that, the smile paused at the corner of his mouth, and Mahomes hesitated a little, "But now it seems that it is inappropriate. Fortunately, I didn't say it just now."

Li Wei raised his eyebrows slightly, "Why, the team is looking for you to discuss contract renewal?"

Mahomes' eyes widened, "How do you know?"

After the words came out of his mouth, he realized that he had no chance of keeping the secret and that he had been tricked into revealing it. He subconsciously covered his mouth quickly, his eyes filled with panic and a "oh no" expression.

Levi just laughed out loud.

"We're discussing the departure of two captains, obviously there's a reorganisation going on, and then you look guilty, as if the manager kicked them out because of you, doesn't that make the answer clear?"

Mahomes chuckled twice and scratched his head. He is still young and can't hide things.

From another perspective, this is also a manifestation of not having any ulterior motives and always maintaining a pure heart.

In the NFL, very few teams are willing to start discussing contract extensions with sophomores or juniors, especially long-term contracts.

The reason is simple. Once the time is extended, the variables such as injuries, conditions, growth curves, etc. will gradually increase, and the team does not want to take risks.

However, it is not 100% certain and there are occasional exceptions.

After all, there is no shortage of truly smart people among the league's team managers, such as Vecchi.

(End of this chapter)