Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 994 Discourse Disease
Goodell knew Levi was a smart man and knew it clearly from beginning to end.

But it wasn't until today that Goodell truly felt how outstanding Levi was.

Not only did he take advantage of the situation to make his position clear and fight for more rights for the players, but his words were neither humble nor arrogant, and he inadvertently mixed in humor, whether it was the rhyme of "luck" or complaints about ice hockey, to keep the atmosphere relaxed.

To be honest, although Goodell really, really disliked Levi's attitude, he was not angry.

There was even a smile on the corner of his mouth.

This is what makes Levi so great.

Goodell was still mature and experienced. He did not panic when Levi counterattacked without warning. "So, what are you expecting?"

"Haha." Levi laughed.

Levi did not make a request, but instead took a step back at the right time.

"Remember, I'm a rookie and my knowledge of the league is very limited. I think this matter should be left to the players' union and professionals for discussion."

"Action, we need to see action from the alliance."

Goodell smiled, too.

Sure enough, Levi was really smart. He didn't take on all the responsibilities because he knew that things were not that simple.

Goodell asked again, "What about you, do you have any ideas yourself?"

At this point, Levi did not continue to refuse. "First, the league's follow-up and monitoring. This is competitive sports. None of us can avoid injuries, and no one can prevent them before they happen. We also cannot ask the league to continue to modify the rules to protect players. After all, there is only one quarterback."

"Oh, I forgot. Andrew is also a quarterback. So, I guess changing the rules won't work."

Haha.

Goodell chuckled.

Here, the same is true for Vichi.

"But at least we can pay full attention to the injuries after they occur, follow up on the players' recovery and mental health, and collect data."

"I believe that these data also have research value in sports medicine, and there should be university hospitals willing to follow up."

Levi understood that when things were dug deeper, things would not be that simple.

It is precisely because of this that the leverage that can be exerted by the individual strength of the players is ultimately limited, and in the end it is still necessary to push the league to come forward and start a coalition.

So, what can players do?
Making their voices heard, making their voices heard again and again, making themselves heard and seen, is the only way for them to fight for their rights.

At this time, the role of opinion leaders becomes prominent.

"Second, after retirement, the league needs to realize the far-reaching impact of injuries, not just concussions, but many other injuries that may affect a player's subsequent life."

"When players retire, they may become homeless and die quietly in a garbage dump without anyone knowing. None of us wants to see this situation."

"But at least the league can provide a safety net for players' lives after retirement, and I believe this will give current players more confidence."

"Perhaps, Andrew will have a stronger desire to stay and continue to fight, and change his mind at the crossroads of whether to retire or stay."

Goodall raised his chin slightly and thought for a moment.

There was no way he could simply respond without either affirmation or denial.

But Goodell also knew that this matter could not end simply.

Levi chuckled, "I know that the eyes of the whole world are on the game. No one will care about us after we retire. We are just a bunch of trash lying on a pile of cash, rotting and dying in alcohol and pain, and no one will care. But at least, the league should not stand idly by."

"Haha." Goodell couldn't help it after all. Those jokes, complaints and ridicules were too real.

My mood suddenly brightened.

Goodell, "You just said you know nothing about the league?" Levi shrugged lightly, "Well, I know a little bit."

Goodell smiled again.

Then, he changed the subject, "Rookie, I hope you can speak up to support Andrew. I know you feel the same way about the injuries of Eric and Justin. I'm not surprised that you would choose to stand on Andrew's side."

"But I need you to tell the media this. I need someone to stand up and let people know that Andrew's situation is very regrettable and regrettable, but we unconditionally support his choice."

Levi had no reason to continue refusing.

The two chatted for a while on the phone before Goodell hung up.

Levi turned to look at Vicky, "Now that training is over for today, I may need to do an interview."

Vicchi exhaled lightly, "No problem, I'll arrange it."

Looking at Levi who was lost in thought, Vic knew that Levi was considering, "Just say what you think, support Andrew."

"It's the same with us. Believe me, no matter how angry or frustrated the Indianapolis Colts are, they still wish Andrew the best."

"Goodell wants you to come forward. Ultimately, he wants to shift the focus and focus the fire on Andrew to relieve the pressure on the league."

“The last thing he wants now is for people to use Andrew as an excuse to attack the league.”

Levi, “But that’s what I would do.”

Vicky shook his head, “No, rookie, you won’t publicly denounce the alliance, you will support Andrew.”

"This is one thing, but in front of the media, it is handled as two things."

"By supporting Andrew, we can secretly put pressure on the league and temporarily let the league take a breather from the whirlpool of public opinion. Then the players' union and the media will be responsible for subsequent supervision of the league and the implementation of truly substantive and effective measures."

The relationships are complicated and the interests are intertwined.

It is definitely something that ordinary people cannot handle.

Levi raised his hands, "I've said it before, I'm an outsider."

That sarcastic gesture made Vic laugh heartily.

Veach is increasingly certain that the contract extension with Levi is undoubtedly the most important move for the Kansas Chiefs this offseason.

Now Levi not only plays a leadership role in the team's locker room, but also in the league.

Thanks to the historic sensation he created as the regular season MVP last season, Levi has become a new face of the NFL. Levi's words are not only intimidating to the league, but also have a crucial impact on other fields.

Step by step, Levi is gaining the authority to speak, and also has the ability to have an equal dialogue with the team and the league.

Moreover, this is just the beginning. With Levi's own unique advantages, he may surpass Brady and Manning and open up a whole new world.

The Kansas City Chiefs retained Levi and completely tied their image to Levi, which is of great significance to the team's market development and expansion.

They are now targeting not only the Asian market, but the global market.

Thanks to Levi's presence, the Kansas City Chiefs can aim higher.

If Mahomes is added, Veach believes the Kansas City Chiefs have a bright future for the next decade, and the focus will then be on Mahomes.

On that day, the Kansas City Chiefs training base was still bustling.

The number has obviously decreased, and the focus has shifted to Indianapolis; but there are significantly more reporters stationed in Kansas City than in the previous two years.

Originally, the reporters just surrounded him out of habit, without any hope; but they never expected that Levi, who had been away from the spotlight throughout the preseason, would actually stop and accept an interview.

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(End of this chapter)