Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 1002 - 1001 Barbie Doll

Four preseason games, a total of two minutes on the field, four carries, for nineteen yards.

That’s all of Li Wei’s stats.

As a top running back who just signed a historic "ten-year, 200 million US Dollar" contract, these stats are indeed unimpressive and not worth mentioning.

Because of this, social media networks are full of criticism, claiming Li Wei refused to play in preseason games for contract negotiations, no different from Bell’s strikes, appearing amicable on the surface but using dirty tactics behind the scenes.

This view hasn’t gained wide acceptance.

In the four preseason games, anyone with eyes could see the truth:

Li Wei was present throughout, not only actively participating in the offensive group’s tactical discussions but also continuously communicating with offensive players, let alone his harmonious relationship with the coaching group. Those claims are pure nonsense.

Of course, envious eyes are always watching, haters will always hate.

It was against this backdrop that Ramsey mocked Li Wei as a Barbie Doll—

Boom!

In an instant, social media erupted, applause pouring in.

Not only vivid but also hitting the mark, Ramsey truly deserves the title of King of Trash-Talking.

In fact, it wasn’t just netizens, professionals also joined in the fun.

Their focus wasn’t on the "Barbie Doll," but on the concerning state of the Kansas City Chiefs, who had lost all four preseason games, clearly not a positive sign; and Li Wei’s little playing time, also unusual.

Refusing to play due to contract renewal issues is one possibility, facing injury, poor preseason form, Reed’s new tactical adjustments to increase ground game proportions are all among the bustling speculations.

But the point is, regardless of the underlying reasons, the problem at hand is very direct and very real:

Li Wei, with virtually zero preseason warm-up, his form is a mystery.

Without sufficient warm-up, even if Li Wei steps onto the field this new season, he might not immediately get into form or keep up with the game rhythm.

Considering the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t win a single preseason game, the prospects for the defending champions indeed need a question mark.

No wonder the Jacksonville Jaguars are fully confident.

Such an opinion doesn’t suggest the Kansas City Chiefs will necessarily lose to the Jacksonville Jaguars, after all, the Jaguars’ own state is also a question mark; rather, it suggests the Chiefs might start the new season slower and might not immediately hit form like the past two seasons.

A big question mark on the table, no one can deny.

Against this backdrop, revisiting the ten-year contract the Kansas City Chiefs offered to Li Wei becomes even more debatable, and doubts are endless.

"Li Wei is outstanding, very, very outstanding, but is he outstanding to that extent? Outstanding enough to deserve a ten-year, 200 million US Dollar contract?"

"In the new season, Barbie Doll still needs to continue proving himself."

Endless clamor and uproar.

But, does Li Wei care?

The answer is clearly no.

When journalists asked Li Wei, he unreservedly threw back Ramsey’s words, his smile unrestrainedly blossoming.

"Haha, thanks for the compliment, he must be envious, after all, not everyone can get such treatment, truly appreciate the praise."

Journalist: ???

What does it mean, what compliment? When did Ramsey ever praise Li Wei?

Two beats behind, journalists finally realized:

Li Wei was subtly mocking Ramsey.

This offseason, after ending his four-year rookie contract, Ramsey started seeking a renewal, but his negotiations with the Jacksonville Jaguars didn’t go smoothly, the team deemed Ramsey’s asking price beyond their expectations.

In the end, the Jacksonville Jaguars opted to activate the fifth-year option, forcibly keeping the top cornerback regardless of Ramsey’s wishes.

Because of this, Ramsey was very, very unhappy.

However, without comparison, there’s no harm, before Li Wei’s third-year season started, the Kansas City Chiefs willingly offered a record-breaking super contract, making experts across the League bow—

Ramsey: Why?

Now, with the League waving the flag for passing offense, the value of cornerbacks is on the rise, climbing steadily, while running backs are the group being disliked, criticized, and forgotten, Ramsey and Li Wei’s situations should have been reversed.

So, what happened?

Thus, we have the situation at hand.

Ramsey mocking Li Wei as a Barbie Doll, doing nothing yet bagging a massive contract.

Li Wei effortlessly mocks Ramsey’s envy, wanting to be a Barbie Doll but failing.

This counterstrike, wonderfully executed, uprightly silenced Ramsey.

In truth, Li Wei truly cares about someone else:

Nick Foles.

Two years ago, at the Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles staged an underdog showdown, Foles’ "Philly Special" is still talked about with relish, though Foles lost the game, he earned Li Wei’s respect.

At the end of the game, Foles was deeply saddened because he knew this might be his only chance to prove himself.

Li Wei felt the same, as a rookie, after writing an unparalleled season, the only option from here might be downhill.

So, back then, Li Wei and Foles made a pact to continue striving on their own paths, waiting for another showdown.

In a certain sense, Foles was correct, although he stayed with the Philadelphia Eagles for another year, the team eventually decided to continue believing in Wentz, and out of necessity, Foles transferred to join the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Through twists and turns, Li Wei and Foles meet again, but it’s an entirely different story now.

But no matter what, Li Wei still eagerly anticipates another showdown with Foles, two once-overlooked dark horses fighting for their dreams in their own way.

The season has begun.

Some things remain unchanged; but some things are ultimately different.

Amid concerns and doubts, the Kansas City Chiefs’ starting running back is still Li Wei.

On the surface, everyone is saying this year Li Wei’s form is worrisome, with various signs indicating the Kansas City Chiefs might start the season slow.

In reality, when Li Wei stands on the field, the defensive group must be on full alert, Jacksonville Jaguars’ head coach Marrone is keenly aware of Li Wei’s threat—

Denies it with words, yet his actions speak truthfully.

Then, the Kansas City Chiefs firmly grasp this atmosphere, fully utilizing Li Wei’s intimidating presence:

Fake run, real pass.

And, not once, not twice, but three times, the fake run, real pass tactic, using Li Wei as bait to keep Jacksonville Jaguars’ defense occupied, while Mahomes seizes the opportunity to find a passing gap.

Three passes, three first downs.

The Kansas City Chiefs kicked off the new season with an unstoppable momentum, not giving the Jacksonville Jaguars any respite and already advancing past halftime.

Li Wei: Wait a minute, wasn’t Barbie Doll supposed to be nothing to fear? Why is it that everyone treats him like a major threat, that doesn’t fit the character description.