Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 989 - 988 Ultimate Madness

Andrew Luck: I’m done.

Not only the Indianapolis Colts, but all other teams, players, and reporters are shocked; a storm roars through—

Last season had just seen his triumphant return, and this season he leaves without a trace?

Preseason has been ongoing for three weeks, and the new season is just around the corner, yet he’s retiring now?

Everything, too sudden, too shocking.

Only one thought in mind: Damn.

This time, the Indianapolis Colts are truly in trouble.

In fact, it’s not just Indianapolis; Luck’s sudden retirement affects everything, and Goodell immediately took action.

Reason?

Just look at the reaction from major media outlets.

ESPN described the retirement in their news report as "shocking," noting that Clark’s retirement is a heavy blow to the NFL and the Indianapolis Colts.

"Within the League," professional analysts deeply discuss Luck’s health issues and believe his retirement decision reflects the modern professional players’ emphasis on physical and mental health.

After all, this off-season saw Gronkowski also retiring unexpectedly.

"Today’s America" headlines with "Andrew Luck’s Sudden Retirement Triggers League Earthquake," focusing on the background of Luck’s decision to retire, including his long-term injury problems and psychological pressure; followed by analyzing the impact of the quarterback’s retirement on the Indianapolis Colts and the entire NFL season.

In their view, despite the Indianapolis Colts losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in last season’s divisional playoffs, there’s no doubt that the Luck-led Indianapolis Colts were one of the few teams in the American League that could still hold their ground in confrontations with the Kansas City Chiefs, yet now their future is uncertain.

The American League’s structure may see changes.

The "New York Times" maintains its consistent depth and professionalism. They did not simply report but wrote a professional and profound special article.

The article explores the impact of Luck’s retirement on the NFL and discusses how modern professional players make decisions under enormous pressure and severe injuries, with social media’s focus becoming an unknown factor.

Additionally, the article argues that Luck and Gronkowski’s successive retirements reflect NFL players’ growing self-awareness when facing health risks, which must attract the League’s attention.

Since GQ magazine sparked the "concussion crisis" in 2009, over the last decade, the League has never managed to provide more protection for players, and now players are slowly learning to protect themselves, choosing more and more between sacrificing the latter half of their lives for a short-lived career highlight and focusing on exploring different possibilities away from the field.

At the same time, the bold retirements of such caliber players like Luck and Gronkowski serve as a wake-up call for young people.

Simply put, if the League doesn’t want football to be labeled again as a "killer sport," they must make more changes regarding physical and mental health.

The "New York Times" arrow points directly at the League—

Therefore, Goodell must act before the momentum of public opinion is completely formed.

Unfortunately, Goodell was half a step too late, utterly caught off guard by Luck, and even the Indianapolis Colts failed to give Goodell a heads-up, resulting in Goodell being completely unprepared when Luck announced his decision, with the media’s guns uniformly aimed at the League.

Undoubtedly, the media is shocked, but amidst the shock, they unanimously expressed understanding and praise for Luck’s decision—

The one needing review and correction should be the League.

Goodell, overwhelmed, anxious.

However, social media is a different scene, with overwhelming criticism and accusations rushing towards Luck,

Some fans expressed shock and confusion, particularly regarding the timing of Luck’s retirement.

If, like Gronkowski, he had announced his retirement during the off-season, leaving room for the team to react and adjust, although fans would still be upset, it wouldn’t be unacceptable; now three weeks into preseason, Luck suddenly leaves a mess behind, which is a puzzling timing.

Some fans expressed disappointment, believing the Indianapolis Colts placed all bets on Luck, even sacrificing Big Manning for him, and after his rookie contract ended, retained Luck with the highest salary in the League at that time, thus the team owed Luck nothing. freeweɓnøvel.com

At the very least, Luck should fulfill his contract, instead of leaving the team hanging like this.

Some fans felt that Luck betrayed the team and the fans, not only leaving the team but pushing the team that fully trusted him into hell, and the construction the Indianapolis Colts have done over the years may need to be overturned completely, undoubtedly hard to accept.

On social media, curses, insults, threats, overwhelming.

Lucas Oil Stadium, just experiencing yet another preseason loss, was in a low point of disappointment and chaos, caught off guard by this news. The overwhelming boos became the final backdrop to Luck’s departure.

Turmoil and noise, distorted faces and ferocious expressions likened to Avici Hell, even more terrifying than hell.

Amidst these hateful voices, some fans remain rational, urging everyone to calm down.

They expressed understanding for Luck’s choice, despite difficulties, Luck’s health is more important than wins and championships. For the past seven years, Luck gave everything to the city of Indianapolis wholeheartedly. No one truly understands how terrible and scary these injuries are, nor the struggles and pain behind this decision. He deserves a peaceful farewell.

Yet, a drop in the ocean.

These rational voices are quickly drowned in the overwhelming hatred-filled rhetoric, with the world filled with ugly and ferocious darkness.

Not long ago, what happened to Li Wei is now engulfing Luck in tenfold and hundredfold intensity.

This off-season’s madness finally pushed to the extreme at this moment.

It can be seen from a side view, after the Kansas City Chiefs defended their Super Bowl title, the entire League is shrouded in an tense and intense tension, not only eager to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs but also deeply aware that the League’s structure may soon be re-established—

Big Manning retires, Brady and Brees age, the League is turbulent, the door of opportunity is open to all teams.

Everyone longs to seize the chance to leap and become the next king before a new king rises to dominate the League and reach the Super Bowl, chaos often breeds heroes.

The Kansas City Chiefs of the 2017 season were considered such a role.

But it was unexpected that the Kansas City Chiefs went on to defend their title, continuing their strength, causing other teams to panic. They must seize the chaos and take a shot before the Kansas City Chiefs grow into another powerhouse and establish a dynasty.

Perhaps this is the last chance this year; otherwise, letting the Kansas City Chiefs establish a three-peat dynasty?

Unthinkable!

Thus, the stormy waves and undercurrents of this off-season emerged.