Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 992 Long-term Vision
Sure enough, Levi is still Levi and never loses his sense of humor.

Even in the face of a contract that was unprecedented and probably never to be repeated, Levi still made a joke and lightly resolved the pressure.

"Haha." Vicky laughed directly -

He believed they made the right decision.

"No need for pressure. With two Super Bowls in two years, we have already accomplished our mission ahead of schedule. Next season, our goal is to win three consecutive championships, but even if we don't accomplish it, believe me, we won't be disappointed."

Levi raised his eyebrows slightly, "Are you sure?"

Vecchi said seriously, "Even though we can't win three consecutive championships, we can always strive for three championships in four years, or four championships in five years."

"Believe me, we still have plenty of time to continue making history."

“There’s no pressure. There doesn’t need to be any pressure.”

Hahaha.

Levi also laughed heartily. Cooperation between smart people is always pleasant.

However, Levi did not become complacent and immersed in his own world——

Two hundred million dollars sounds like a big number, with a lot of zeros at the end; but it’s only twenty million dollars a year, not as big as you might imagine.

Moreover, compared with Levi's endorsement income of over 100 million US dollars a year, it is still not enough.

So, keep a normal mind.

More important than the numbers is the sincerity and belief of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Levi never forgot his original intention:
Long-term cooperation, mutual benefit and win-win situation.

Levi looked at Vicky.

"What about Sherlock's contract? Will my contract have a big impact on the salary cap?"

Vic was stunned for a moment, but soon a smile crept up his lips and blossomed, "So, are you ready to get familiar with the job of team manager now?"

Levi looked at Vicky calmly, "Learn in advance so that you won't be in a rush when the time comes."

“Haha.” Vicky laughed loudly. “Hahaha, I am now beginning to mourn for your enemy. Remember to remind me not to offend you easily.”

Changing the subject, Vicchi looked at Levi seriously.

“Don’t worry about the salary cap, don’t worry about Patrick.”

If it was any other player asking, Vic would have told them to get lost.

Interfering with other players' contract negotiations is not something that players should be concerned about; nor is it a situation that team executives want to see.

Just look at Messi's relationship with Barcelona. Players are inserting themselves into management and power struggles, and the consequences won't be pretty.

But Vic knew that Levi had no intention of interfering, but was helping.

When Donald was negotiating with the Kansas City Chiefs, he expressed more than once that Levi wanted to consider the overall situation and the long-term, and he was willing to continue cooperating even if the price was to give up a historic contract number.

Once, they discussed signing a four-year contract with an annual salary of 25 million US dollars. This contract worth 100 million US dollars did not sound so shocking; but in fact, the annual salary figure was definitely enough to overturn the entire league, because it would make Levi the second only to the quarterback.

However, the price is that the Kansas City Chiefs' salary cap will be under more pressure; at the same time, although the shorter contract period means that the team will have more control over the running back, it also means that the two sides may need to negotiate again in the short term. By then, Levi's annual salary will be more than 25 million US dollars, and the Kansas City Chiefs may not have enough salary cap to give the running back a higher salary.

The ending probably won't be very good.

Donald did not show urgency or greed, but waited patiently for the Kansas Chief to propose an alternative plan and actively expressed his willingness for long-term cooperation. This was a win-win result for Vicky and the Kansas Chief.

In addition, Levi also allowed Mahomes to attend the voluntary spring training camp.

Obviously, Levi also realized that the contract renewal negotiations for the quarterback may be more complicated than those for the running back. In this game, ensuring that both parties have consistent bottom lines and goals is undoubtedly a solid foundation for long-term cooperation.

Negotiations are still necessary, and we should do our best to fight for our own interests; but the ultimate goal is not to be selfish, but to seek a win-win situation.

Gradually, Levi became more and more like a team leader.

This is also the quality that Veitch and Reed value most.

Of course, Vic wasn't going to report to Levi, but he didn't mind letting Levi know the progress.

"Our dialogue with Patrick is still ongoing. We are on the right track. It just takes some time. We hope to confirm it with you first and then complete the final dialogue with Patrick."

"We need to secure the future of the captain of the team."

On other teams, quarterbacks always come first; but in the Kansas City Chiefs' offseason plans this year, things are a little different.

This statement is sincere.

"As for the salary cap, it's a project, but we have a plan."

"This contract is an extension, not a reorganization, which means your rookie contract still needs to be completed. We have completed the signing, and it will officially take effect in the 2021 season and last until the 2031 season."

This situation is very common.

Rookie contracts are binding. In order to ensure that the team can control the salary cap and the salary structure of rookies and avoid players asking for pay increases too early, the league stipulates that contract restructuring is prohibited in the first three years of a rookie contract.

It is not until the fourth year that the rookie and the team can start contract renewal negotiations. This contract usually takes effect after the four-year rookie contract ends. Contract restructuring is very rare.

At the same time, the rookie contract also has a fifth-year option, which is limited to first-round picks.

The so-called fifth-year option means that the first-round pick must continue to play for the team with a higher salary in the fifth year, but the salary in the fifth year still follows the overall framework of the rookie contract, and the team must make a decision before the player enters the fourth year.

Now, the Kansas City Chiefs have taken the initiative to discuss the contract renewal with Levi, opting out of the fifth-year option and completing the contract renewal with Levi ahead of schedule. This sincerity is evident.

Otherwise, the Kansas City Chiefs can discuss a contract extension with Mahomes and then use the fifth-year option for Levi. In this way, Levi must play for the Kansas City Chiefs for at least three more years. For an average running back, five full years of youth may be wasted.

But the Kansas City Chiefs didn't.

This is also one of the important reasons why Levi is willing to engage in long-term cooperation with the Kansas City Chiefs.

In fact, this is not only true for rookie contracts, but also for Rogers.

Last season, the contract Rodgers signed with the Green Bay Packers was a "renewal," not a "restructuring," and that contract would not take effect until the 2020 season.

Only a restructured contract will take effect immediately in the current season.

"That means we have two more seasons to slowly adjust the salary cap."

"This project is still in our plan and we are full of confidence in the future of the team."

The Vic in front of him looked confident and satisfied.

Obviously, in February of this year, after the team defended the Super Bowl title, Veach had already started to lay out the overall situation. He knew the challenges he faced, so he needed to think from a long-term perspective.

Every move during this offseason is aimed at long-term planning for the future.

(End of this chapter)