Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 994 - 993 Discourse Power Disease

Goodell knew that Li Wei was a smart man, always knew.

But it wasn’t until today that Goodell truly felt Li Wei’s excellence.

Not only did he smoothly express his position to fight for more player rights, but his words were modest yet humorous, whether it was the rhyme with "luck" or the jibe at hockey, keeping the atmosphere relaxed.

Honestly, although Goodell really, really disliked Li Wei’s attitude, he wasn’t angry.

In fact, there was a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

This is Li Wei’s brilliance.

Goodell was still mature and seasoned, unflustered in Li Wei’s unexpected counterattack, "So, what are you expecting?"

"Heh." Li Wei laughed.

Li Wei didn’t seize the opportunity to make demands, instead he took a well-timed step back.

"Remember, I’m a rookie, my understanding of the League is very limited. I think this matter should be discussed by the Players’ Union and professionals."

"Action, we need to see the League’s action."

Goodell also laughed.

Indeed, Li Wei was really smart, not shouldering all the responsibilities because he knew things weren’t that simple.

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

This time, Li Wei didn’t continue to evade, "One is the League’s follow-up and monitoring. This is competitive sports, none of us can avoid injuries and no one can prevent the unforeseen. We also cannot demand that the League keep changing rules to protect players, considering there’s only one quarterback."

"Oh, I forgot, Andrew is also a quarterback. So I guess amending the rules isn’t the way to go."

Ha ha.

Goodell chuckled.

Here, Veach was the same.

"But at least, after injuries occur, we can give comprehensive attention, follow up on player recovery and mental health, and collect data."

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

Li Wei understood that when things are explored deeply, they are no longer simple.

Precisely because of this, the leverage that players can exert using personal strength is limited, and in the end, it requires the League to step in and initiate a joint effort.

So, what can players do?

Make their voices heard, constantly make their voices heard, make themselves seen, this is their only way to fight for their rights.

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

"Secondly, after retirement, the League needs to recognize the profound impact of injuries, not just concussions, many injuries may affect the subsequent life of players."

"When players retire, they might become homeless, dying silently and forgotten in a heap of trash, none of us want to see such a scenario."

"But at least, the League can provide a safety net for players’ lives after retirement, I believe this will instill more confidence in active players."

"Maybe, the willingness for Andrew to stay and continue fighting will be stronger, altering the inner balance at the crossroads of retiring or staying."

Goodell gently lifted his chin, pondering for a moment—

Neither affirming nor denying, he couldn’t simply respond impulsively.

But Goodell also knew this matter couldn’t end simply.

Li Wei chuckled softly, "I know, the eyes of the world are on the games, once retired, no one cares anymore. We are just a bunch lying on a pile of cash, rotting in alcohol and pain, but at least the League shouldn’t stand by."

"Ha ha." In the end, Goodell couldn’t hold back, those taunts and jests were so real.

The mood brightened instantly.

Goodell, "You just said you know nothing about the League?"

Li Wei shrugged lightly, "Well, I know a little bit."

Goodell laughed again.

Then, the tone shifted, "Rookie, I hope you speak out to support Andrew. I know you always empathize with Eric and Justin’s injuries, I’m not surprised you’d choose to stand by Andrew."

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

Li Wei had no further reason to refuse.

The two exchanged pleasantries on the phone for a while longer before Goodell finally hung up.

Li Wei turned to Veach, "After training today, I might need to do an interview."

Veach exhaled lightly, "No problem, I’ll arrange it."

Watching Li Wei in deep thought, Veach knew Li Wei was deliberating, "Just say what you think, support Andrew."

"We’re the same. Believe me, no matter how angry or frustrated the Indianapolis Colts are, they will still bless Andrew."

"Goodell hopes you’ll step forward, ultimately wishing to shift the focus, let the spotlight be on Andrew and ease the League’s pressure."

"The last thing he wants now is for people to use Andrew as an excuse to attack the League."

Li Wei, "But that’s exactly what I’ll be doing."

Veach shook his head, "No, rookie, you won’t publicly condemn the League, you’ll support Andrew."

"That’s one thing, but in front of the media, it’s two separate matters."

"By supporting Andrew, quietly exerting pressure on the League, allowing the League to catch a breather from the media whirlwind, then leaving the Players’ Union and media to supervise the League for implementing truly effective measures."

Complex and intertwined, interests entwined.

Absolutely something ordinary people can’t manage.

Li Wei raised his hands, "I’ve said it before, I’m just an outsider."

The manner of the jest made Veach laugh heartily.

Veach increasingly confirmed that renewing with Li Wei was undoubtedly the most important move for the Kansas City Chiefs in the off-season this year.

Now, Li Wei not only plays a leader’s role in the team’s locker room but also in the League.

Thanks to last season’s regular season MVP creating historic buzz, Li Wei has become the new face of the NFL; his words wield influence in the League, impacting other realms significantly.

Step by step, Li Wei is gaining the power of speech, possessing the ability to engage in equal dialogue with the team and the League.

Moreover, this is only the beginning, leveraging his own unique advantages, he might surpass Brady and Big Manning to carve out a brand-new frontier.

The Kansas City Chiefs retaining Li Wei and completely binding their image with Li Wei is of vital significance for the team’s market development and expansion.

What they are aiming for now is not just the Asian Market but the global market.

Thanks to Li Wei’s presence, the Kansas City Chiefs’ goals can be grander.

Veach believes that if Mahomes joins in, the Kansas City Chiefs’ future for the next decade is bright, and the focus will be on Mahomes.

On that day, the Kansas City Chiefs Training Facility remained bustling—

The number of people visibly decreased, focus had shifted to Indianapolis; but the reporters based in Kansas City were noticeably more than in the past two years.

Initially, the reporters were just habitually encircling, with little hope; yet no one expected that Li Wei, who stayed away from the spotlight throughout the preseason, would actually stop to accept an interview.

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