Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 992 - 991 Visionary

Sure enough, Li Wei is still Li Wei, never losing his humor at any moment.

Even in front of a contract that might be unparalleled in the past and the future, Li Wei still joked about it, lightening the pressure casually.

"Hahaha." Veach laughed directly—

He believes they made the right decision.

"No pressure needed. Two Super Bowls in two years, we’ve already accomplished our task early, next season our goal is a three-peat, but even if we don’t achieve it, trust me, we won’t be disappointed."

Li Wei slightly raised his eyebrows, "Are you sure?"

Veach looked serious, "Even without a three-peat, we can always aim for three championships in four years, or maybe even four in five years."

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

"No pressure, no need for pressure."

Hahaha.

Li Wei laughed heartily too, smart people working together is always pleasant.

However, Li Wei wasn’t complacent, immersing himself in his world—

Two hundred million US Dollars, well, it sounds like a big number, a lot of zeros at the end; but it’s only about twenty million a year, not as big as expected.

Moreover, compared to Li Wei’s annual endorsement income easily exceeding one hundred million, it’s still lacking.

So, stay humble.

Compared to the numbers, what’s more important is the sincerity and faith of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Li Wei never forgets his original intention:

Long-term cooperation, mutual benefit, a win-win situation.

Li Wei looked at Veach.

"How about Sherlock’s contract? Does my contract have a big impact on the salary cap?"

Veach was taken aback, but soon, a smile spread across his lips, "So you’re now preparing to get familiar with the role of team manager?"

Li Wei looked at Veach candidly, "Learning in advance, so when the time comes, I won’t be caught off guard."

"Haha." Veach laughed out loud, "Hahaha, I now start to mourn for your enemies, remember to remind me not to offend you easily."

Changing the subject, Veach looked at Li Wei seriously.

"No need to worry about the salary cap, nor about Patrick."

If any other player inquired, Veach would have asked them to leave—

Interfering in other players’ contract negotiations is not something a player should concern themselves with, nor is it a situation the team’s top management wants to see.

Just look at the relationship between Messi and Barcelona, the player is getting involved in management and power struggles, the outcome won’t be pretty.

But Veach knew Li Wei didn’t mean to interfere, but to help.

During Donald’s negotiations with the Kansas City Chiefs, Li Wei’s hope to consider from an overall and long-term perspective was expressed more than once, even at the cost of giving up historical contract numbers, he was willing to continue cooperating.

They once discussed a contract to sign for four years with an annual salary of twenty-five million US Dollars, this one hundred million dollar contract didn’t sound so impressive; but in fact, the annual salary figure was enough to shake the entire league, as it could make Li Wei second only to quarterbacks. ƒreewebηoveℓ.com

However, the cost lies in the Kansas City Chiefs’ salary cap enduring more pressure; moreover, the term is shorter, although it means the team has more control over the running back, it also means the parties might need to renegotiate soon, at that time Li Wei’s annual salary wouldn’t just be twenty-five million US Dollars, and then the Kansas City Chiefs might not have enough salary cap to offer a higher treatment to the running back.

The outcome might not be very pleasant.

Donald showed no urgency and greed, instead, patiently waiting for the Kansas City Chiefs to propose alternative plans, actively expressing a willingness for long-term cooperation.

For Veach and the Kansas City Chiefs, this was a win-win result.

Also, Li Wei made Mahomes attend the spring voluntary minicamp.

Obviously, Li Wei also realized that the quarterback’s renewal negotiation is likely more complicated than the running back’s, in this game, ensuring consistency in baseline and goals for both sides is undoubtedly a solid foundation for long-term cooperation.

Negotiations still need to happen, striving for one’s benefits to the utmost; but the ultimate goal is not selfish interest, but seeking a win-win.

Gradually, Li Wei exhibits more and more of the demeanor of a team leader.

This is also the trait Veach and Reed value the most.

Of course, Veach does not plan to report to Li Wei, but he doesn’t mind letting Li Wei know the progress.

"Our conversation with Patrick is still ongoing, currently on the right path, it just needs some time, we hope to settle with you first, and then complete the final conversation with Patrick."

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

In other teams, it’s always quarterbacks first; but in the Kansas City Chiefs’ off-season plan this year, the situation is slightly different.

This statement is sincere.

"As for the salary cap, it is quite a project, but we have a plan."

"This contract is a renewal, not a restructured one, meaning your rookie contract still needs to be completed, and we will finalize the signing, effective from the 2021 season, continuing until the 2031 season."

This situation is pretty common.

Rookie contracts are restrictive, to ensure teams can control the salary cap and rookie salary structures, and to prevent players from asking for a raise too early, the league stipulates that in the first three years of a rookie contract, restructuring the contract is prohibited.

It is only until the fourth year that a rookie and a team can start renewal negotiations, and this contract usually becomes effective after the four-year rookie contract ends, restructured contracts are very, very rare.

At the same time, rookie contracts have a fifth-year option, only limited to first-round picks.

The so-called fifth-year option means that first-round picks must continue to serve the team at a higher salary in the fifth year, but the salary for 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 proactively discussing renewal matters with Li Wei, jumping out of the fifth-year option, completing the renewal early with Li Wei, demonstrates their sincerity.

Otherwise, the Kansas City Chiefs could have renegotiated with Mahomes first, and then used the fifth-year option on Li Wei, in this way, at least Li Wei would still have to serve the Kansas City Chiefs for three more years, for a typical running back, five years of youthful time before and after might be completely spent.

But the Kansas City Chiefs did not.

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

In fact, it’s not just the rookie contracts, Rodgers is the same.

Last season, the contract Rodgers signed with the Green Bay Packers was a "renewal", not a "restructuring", and that contract must be effective at the start of the 2020 season.

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

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

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

Veach, standing before them, appeared confident and assured.

Obviously, in February this year, after the team successfully defended the Super Bowl, Veach had already started planning comprehensively, knowing the challenges he faced, thus he needed to think from a long-term and grand perspective.

Every move in this off-season is aimed at a long-term plan for the future.