Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 974 Magical Magic
Since the end of the Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs' front office has been meeting and talking to finalize the task list for this offseason.

Renew Levi's contract.

This is the first and most important task on the list.

Maybe it sounds incredible to others, running back? Really?
Although Levi is very good, undoubtedly excellent; although Levi's sudden emergence is changing the running back position inside and outside the league and is back in the spotlight.

But for now, the overall trend of the league has not been completely overturned. Passing is king, and the value of quarterbacks is still higher than that of running backs. At the same time, the market value of wide receivers, offensive linemen, and defensive linemen has also risen.

From an outsider's perspective, the Kansas City Chiefs lost linebacker Ford but signed defensive end Frank with a higher contract, which was not wise from the perspective of salary cap control.

Real professionals would not say this, because it is necessary to consider that the value of defensive linemen is rising and the value of linebackers is falling. The Kansas City Chiefs not only did not lose anything in this deal, but also made a small profit. It can be seen that Veach has a plan in his mind.

Therefore, the position of the quarterback remains unshakable.

This is a fact, and Vecchi is clearly aware of it. He is not prepared to go against the league. Trading Ford and bringing in Frank are the most direct proof of this.

But in the Kansas City Chiefs, the situation is slightly different.

Levi's value is not only on the court, nor only in the locker room. For the fan market, he is also a trump card that everyone desires.

To a certain extent, the influence Levi has demonstrated around the world during this offseason has added bargaining chips to the contract renewal negotiations.

Vic took a deep breath and said, "Coach, we all know that we are dealing with smart people, but it seems that our understanding may not be enough."

Reed nodded slightly in agreement, his eyes still fixed on the court, and he pondered meaningfully for a moment, "Maybe our judgment is still not accurate enough, and the rookie has added more chips."

What do you mean?
Vic took a small step forward and followed Reed's gaze toward the court.

On the court, there were players, coaches and staff, at least two hundred people, so densely packed that for a moment, it was difficult to focus.

But soon, following the direction of the surging crowd, Vic successfully found Levi and found the answer.

"Oh, God."

Exclaimed, blurted out——

Mahomes!

That’s Mahomes!
Vicki's eyes widened in disbelief, "I thought he decided to sit out spring training camp."

And you even take the time to come up with a serious excuse!

Reid stared at the court expressionlessly. "I thought so too. But now it seems that a certain magician has once again performed magic and brought us a miracle."

In the field of vision, Mahomes trotted towards Levi with a smile on his face, punched Levi on the shoulder, and then bumped fists with him in greeting.

Afterwards, he followed Levi and joined the training without any extra words, laughing.

Needless to say, the identity of the magician Reed mentioned is obvious.

Vicki still stared, his eyes nearly popping out of his head, "Wait, what does this mean?"

Reed's face was calm, but there was a hint of satisfaction in his eyes——

He understands the truth.

Reid wouldn't mind if the players missed the spring training camp in order to get a contract renewal. He could just turn a blind eye and pretend that he hadn't seen through Mahomes' lies, and acquiesce in the game between the players and the team manager.

But as a coach, Reid still hopes that players will attend the spring training camp, so that the coaching team can better understand the players' status and prepare for the subsequent summer training camp. This is also the most complicated part of football. There are more than 100 people in the main positions of the team, and each position has its own interests. How to find a balance between different interests and needs will be the key to determining the team's ultimate ceiling.

Moreover, every season brings new challenges.

Reed looked at Vicki calmly. It was hard to tell what was really going on on his calm face. "You should be the one to judge what this means. You are the team manager and you have the overall situation of the team under your control."

"but."

"Brett, it's not every day that a superstar appears in the league."

Reed patted Vicky's shoulder gently, put his hands behind his back, and walked away slowly.

Vicki was stunned and turned to look at Reid.

"Coach, this is not just my business, this is the team's business. You can't push everything onto me. This shouldn't be the case."

"Wait, coach, what's that expression on your face? Are you gloating? No way, coach, why do you look like you're watching a good show?"

"Ah hey!"

Watching Reed's back as he walked away leisurely, Vicky looked depressed:
fall!
Levi's agent is particularly difficult to deal with. He is not the aggressive or overbearing type. He is extremely skilled in Tai Chi Bagua Hands, which can achieve great results with just a little effort. He always ensures that the conversation is pleasant and the atmosphere is harmonious throughout the whole process. But after going around in circles, you will find that the bottom line of the negotiations has never changed and the initiative is firmly in his own hands.

Obviously, he understood Levi's value.

He was able to establish Brady's voice in the New England Patriots step by step, to the point that Brady can now challenge Belichick directly. The agent behind the scenes is definitely a hidden hero.

He has patience, perseverance and conviction. He will not be blinded by short-term interests and has a blueprint for his entire career in his mind.

For outsiders who are watching the excitement, those powerful agents who are decisive and have their way are often more attractive. They speak with one spit and one nail, and negotiate with the team in an absolutely strong attitude.

Like Ford. Like Frank.

Their agents are all of this type, they may part ways with each other if they have a disagreement, and they believe that their players will never lack work.

But what's the cost?

Team managers label them one by one, and the value space for subsequent negotiations becomes smaller and smaller. Their careers are like flowers, which bloom briefly and then wither and die.

What's even more regrettable is that they may make a lot of money, but they can never get their hands on the Super Bowl championship ring, just like the mercenaries of the Los Angeles Rams.

The really tricky ones are people like Donald Yu.

However, from another perspective, since they are still trying to figure it out, it also proves that Levi still wants to stay with the Kansas City Chiefs and hopes to establish a long-term career in this team.

Look at Levi's series of actions today. He set an example for rookies, opened his arms to accept troublesome players, and took the initiative to attend the voluntary training camp despite the stalemate in contract extension negotiations. Moreover, he persuaded Mahomes to attend:

Another absolute core player of the team who is at the critical moment of contract renewal negotiations.

After a turbulent offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs' spring training camp kicked off smoothly.

Some people may say that there is no difference between Levi's kneeling and licking the team and Antonio Brown's behavior of defending the Pittsburgh Steelers last year. Look at what happened to Brown!

But Vicky knew that things were different.

To be precise, they are two completely different things.

(End of this chapter)