Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1574 Overall Blueprint
To be precise, Mahomes is indeed the second step in Vicki's ten-year plan, but renewing his contract is not easy; quarterback negotiations are more difficult than running back negotiations.

Vicki started contract renewal negotiations with Levi and Mahomes almost simultaneously, but at different paces. He knew that this required time and patience, and that he had to plan ahead and not rush things. The more important something was, the more composed he needed to be. So Vicki demonstrated his ability to multitask.

While the second step is underway, the third step has already been put on the agenda.

Hill!

Last offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs and Hill signed a three-year, $54 million contract extension.

For a wide receiver, this wasn't a top-tier contract. Furthermore, Levi's subsequent contract shocked the league and swept across all the attention, so much so that people didn't pay much attention to Hill.

But why did Cheetah sign so easily?

As one of the most talented wide receivers in the league right now and in his prime, Hill could obviously be looking for a bigger contract, but he isn't.

why?
Doesn't Hill have ambition?
No, in fact, Hill has always believed he deserves a top-tier contract and has been actively pursuing it through his agent.

However, during the offseason, Hill was accused of child abuse, which caused a great uproar, and the league immediately launched an investigation.

The incident occurred at Hill's home, where he and his fiancée's three-year-old son suffered broken arms. After examination, the hospital determined that this might be a violent incident involving suspected abuse and notified the police. Kansas City police intervened and visited Hill's home multiple times to request his cooperation in questioning.

Shortly afterward, a recording was leaked.

In the recording, Hill and his fiancée are arguing. The fiancée says that her son is afraid of Hill's behavior, and that Hill often loses control of his emotions at home. In a fit of rage, Hill threatens his fiancée, "You should be afraid of me too."

The release of this recording has caused strong public concern, with many believing that Hill's violent behavior may be spiraling out of control.

Ultimately, the prosecutors announced that although there was evidence that a crime had indeed occurred, they could not determine who was responsible for the child's injury, and therefore no charges would be brought against anyone; however, they warned that if a similar incident were to occur again, they could lose custody of the child.

Meanwhile, the NFL has also established an investigation team to conduct an independent investigation into the matter.

Despite a thorough investigation, the league stated that based on the existing evidence, Hill would not be subject to league punishment, and no further investigation was conducted.

But no one should forget that in the second half of 2018, player violence incidents frequently broke out in the league, spreading from the NFL to the NCAA. Kansas City Chiefs running back Hunter was one of them. The evidence was conclusive, which led to Hunter losing his job, and the league took it very seriously.

As a result, in less than six months, Hill was once again caught in the storm, and the Chief of Kansas was once again in the eye of the storm, bearing enormous pressure.

With Hill imprisoned, his market value plummeted. Although the police and the league did not file further charges, the police investigation report showed that violence did occur. Even without direct evidence, the suspicion and accusations surrounding Hill have not subsided.

It was against this backdrop that Vic showed sincerity and offered a reasonable contract without significantly lowering the price.

Hill was grateful and signed the contract without hesitation. Although he didn't manage to secure a top-tier contract in the league, he kept his job and helped the team achieve a perfect season and a three-peat. This filled the ambitious Cheetah with joy and happiness, and he had no regrets.

Despite the twists and turns and setbacks, things ultimately stayed on track.

This offseason, Vicki continued to push forward with his plan as usual. While everyone's attention was focused on Mahomes, Brady, and Watt, Vicki set his sights on Kelsey. After some back-and-forth, the two sides finally reached an amicable agreement: four years and $57 million.

For the current top tight end in the league, this contract is not particularly valuable. It is lower than not only Levi's but also Hill's, which is inconsistent with the recent trend of rising tight end values. This is a surprising signing that has left many people speechless.

Hill made tactical concessions due to being embroiled in negative news, but what about Kelsey?
“I love it here. I love the rookies, I love Patrick, I love playing in Kansas City, and I hope to stay here.”

This is how Kelsey responded.

But clearly, no one believed that such an official and polite response sounded like a business transaction.

Thanks to the reporter's persistent digging and investigation, Kelsey's agent gave a more reliable response.

"Super Bowl".

"Travis loves it here, that's a fact, not an official statement. He loves the team, he loves the locker room atmosphere, he enjoys training and playing here, he enjoys the journey of highs and lows with the team, and he loves the three-peat."

"Without a doubt, Travis wants to continue, and he wants the team to continue making history and striving for a fourth consecutive title. If signing a reasonable contract could give the team more salary cap space to accomplish this feat and complete a longer-term plan, he signed it without hesitation."

"Yes, it's that simple."

Despite people's disbelief, despite their continued belief that these were merely official statements, and despite their conviction that there were other shady dealings behind Kelsey's actions.

But the facts don't lie. Kelsey wasn't the only player on the Kansas City Chiefs who shared this sentiment; Levi and Mahomes were also among those who did.

In addition, there's Chris Jones.

After the team's defensive leaders left one after another, Chris Jones gradually grew into the team's new defensive leader in the 2019 season, and proved this with his actions in the playoffs on multiple occasions. This young player, who is about to enter his fifth season, deserves a big contract.

Viktor also fulfilled Chris Jones's wish—

$80 million over four years.

Everyone: Huh? Wait a minute, something's not right. Weren't we supposed to be willing to sacrifice ourselves for the Super Bowl? What happened to the team's unity inside and out?

Without comparison, there is no harm. This contract is clearly inferior to those of Kelsey and Hill, and the difference is obvious.

Moreover, Kelsey and Hill are top stars for the Kansas City Chiefs, while Chris Jones is far from reaching that level, so what's the deal with this contract?

Moreover, it's worth mentioning that Chris Jones went all out, with $60 million in the contract being guaranteed. This could pose a serious challenge to the Kansas City Chiefs' salary cap, especially with Watt's arrival. Vicki might have a headache for a while.

So, how's the atmosphere in the Kansas City Chiefs' locker room?

(End of this chapter)