"Huh? You're actually interested too? Why?"
Laihe's question made Lu Ke couldn't help but become curious. However, Laihe did not answer, and Lu Ke did not force it. The truth would always surface little by little, and then he thought about it seriously.
Intermittently, Lu Ke replayed the conversation just now. Occasionally there were some omissions, and he would complete the supplements when he recalled it. The entire conversation didn't last long, but Lu Ke basically restored all the details accurately.
After finishing the narration, Laihe did not respond. He just sat quietly and seemed to be chewing slowly. Lu Ke asked curiously, "There is nothing special, but his tone and expression are always a bit strange. I hope it's not..." I think too much about myself.”
Laihe crossed his legs and folded his hands relaxedly on his knees. His expression did not change much, "If I said that he was interested in you, would you believe it?"
"Interest? What interest?" After a busy day today, the amount of information was a bit large and complicated, so now Lu Ke's reaction seemed a little slower.
"Transfer." Leh gave an unexpected answer.
Lu Ke's conditioned reflex was, "Why?"
But after saying it, Lu Ke immediately realized that he was making a fool of himself. The team owner was interested in professional players and naturally wanted the players to play for his team. What other reason could there be? His reaction was so stupid.
Lu Ke couldn't help but chuckled and shook his head, "I mean, isn't Tony very stable now? The Cowboys have no shortage of quarterbacks; besides, aren't I very good in San Francisco? It's only halfway through the season and the transfer Where did the idea come from?"
Lech's eyes gradually showed light, "Now, Jerry Jones has just shown some interest. In competitive sports, from being interested to taking action to formulating a transfer opportunity, and finally the transfer is successful, this It is a very long process, and the negotiation and signing may only take a few days, but the early preparations are very complicated.”
"All year round, the work of scouting is in operation all the time. Not only in North America, but also in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and other regions; not only college players, but also senior players from other teams, especially Players who are in contract years are the ones that scouts, team managers and owners must pay attention to. The work of transfers and drafts never stops."
After a brief explanation, Laihe's eyes fell on Lu Ke, "Strictly speaking, this is your contract year."
The so-called contract year is actually the last year of a player's contract. After the contract expires, the player must complete a contract extension or transfer, otherwise he will become an unemployed free agent. Therefore, every contract year breaks out and the situation is hot. There are countless such situations in the league.
For coaches and scouts, they must make a judgment: Is this player only able to break out in the contract year? Or is it that the breakout in his contract year proves that he has the potential to continue to be strong, and they need to fully sign him with a better contract?
Lu Ke is only a second-year student, and the reference data is still limited, so he can't talk about a contract year at all. Players within five years are still in the continuous inspection stage; but this year is indeed Lu Ke's contract year, and he and The San Francisco 49ers only signed a contract for two years. After the contract expires, contract extension and transfer must also be put on the agenda.
"Strictly speaking," even though Laihe added this prefix, Lu Ke couldn't help laughing, and gently nodded his head in agreement, "Yes, strictly speaking, this year is indeed my contract year, God, I actually forgot about it.”
Lech smiled and said, "Don't worry, I remember."
Later, Leh continued his topic, "Back to Jerry Jones. First of all, Romo is indeed an excellent quarterback, and Jerry Jones has always expressed support. He is the fourth member of the Dallas Cowboys. Is he the best option at shooting guard? Probably, but is he the best quarterback in the league? Obviously not."
"Let's put it this way, Tony Romo is 32 years old this year and this is his seventh year as the main quarterback, but the Dallas Cowboys have never entered the Super Bowl, and even the division championship has only Won it twice. This is not enough. For a team that is ambitious and aims to win the championship, this is not enough! What’s more, this is the much-anticipated American team!”
"If a better opportunity presented itself, would Jerry Jones be willing to replace Tony Romo? I don't think he would have any hesitation."
Although it was just a guess, Lech's voice was exceptionally stable and seemed to have strong conviction.
Lu Ke opened his mouth slightly, surprised and ridiculous, and finally laughed helplessly, shaking his head slightly, "Sorry, I can't discuss this matter so plainly. Tony is my friend, And we're talking about his career. There's no way I can just talk about replacing him casually."
Just like the conversation just now. Reason and emotion, this is the difference between ordinary people and those in power; or, in other words, the difference between ordinary people and businessmen.
Although Lu Ke knew that he was acting emotionally, he still couldn't stay relatively calm, so he frankly expressed his true inner thoughts.
Lech didn't mind and nodded with a smile to show understanding.
Lu Ke is only in his second year, and he has never really been exposed to the cruelty of the industry. In the final analysis, the professional league is a combination of interests. The reality is always cold and cruel. After all, this is not a fairy tale.
But Lech didn't force it, not only because Lu Ke had just entered the league; but also because Lu Ke was a player - Lu Ke only needed to complete the player's tasks, and leave those business considerations to him.
"I mean, your contract with the 49ers is expiring in March. Obviously, Trent will not be stupid enough to miss a top player like you. If nothing else, you should still stay in San Francisco. .But!" Lech raised his right index finger and made a pause gesture to emphasize the turn, "But, I don't mind having other competitors."
Only a highly sought-after and excellent quarterback can raise the contract price; only a virtuous circle of competitors can promote the smooth progress of negotiations. This is the most basic method used by brokers.
Lu Ke looked at Lech in surprise, "Wait a minute, my contract is about to expire and I intend to transfer or change teams. You wouldn't deliberately release such news, would you?"
"Of course not. This is a stupid move that hurts San Francisco fans and management. I am not that amateur. Such a clumsy method will only make things worse. I will never do this until the last step." Laihe retorted without any hesitation, but Lu Ke knew that the words were still not over.
This time, Lu Ke's intuition was correct.
After a slight pause, Lech continued, "However, I did vaguely mention it at a private party that I have high expectations for your contract because you deserve better treatment. The first half of the season was the best. proof.”
This is a shoutout to the San Francisco 49ers front office, but also a hint to other teams interested in signing a quarterback.
Lu Ke laughed dumbly.
Lech shrugged slightly, "So far, Jerry Jones is the only team owner who has heard the news. At least, he is the only team owner who has reacted. I have to say that he is one of the best in the league. Gui's influence is beyond my expectations. He can actually hear and react to such secret and simple hints. He is really a character, right?"
After this explanation, things became logical:
Jones only expressed some interest, so during today's conversation, Lu Ke's response and attitude were tested both inside and outside his words. Because veterans in the league know clearly that for quarterbacks, personality is an important factor, and the personality displayed off the court can often have a direct impact on performance on the court.
Lech is not targeting the Dallas Cowboys or Tony Romo, but more targeting the San Francisco 49ers. He is laying the groundwork in advance, but Jerry Jones is the first team owner to react. Jones, who always showed unconditional support for Tony Romo in front of the media.
For the first time, Lu Ke felt the true face of the professional league up close, cold and cruel.
No wonder Leh was a little surprised and a little expecting just now. Regarding Jones's attendance, this was something Leh didn't expect.
"If possible, I hope to stay in San Francisco." Lu Ke formally expressed his thoughts to Laich for the first time.
Lech was not surprised at all, "Yes, I know. I am also working towards this. If possible, staying in San Francisco is the best choice. You have everything you need here. Trust me, leave these things to me." Let me handle it; don't worry, I will tell you the key information proactively. After all, you are the one who makes the final decision. I am not the quarterback named Lu Ke, and there is no way I can force you to leave San Francisco."
Lu Ke raised his hands to express surrender and agreement.
"As for you, I need you to concentrate on returning to the training ground and complete the training. That is what you are best at and the only thing you need to complete. That is enough." Laihe then completed all the words. .
Lu Ke nodded and said cheerfully, "There is no problem for me. I can do it."
The topic came to an end and it was quiet for a moment. Then Lu Ke remembered another thing, "By the way, Leh, I hope to launch an event. I mean, launch an initiative to all fans and all players." , I don’t quite understand how things should work, and I need to ask for your opinion.”
Laihe was slightly surprised, because Lu Ke almost never made any requests. If I remember correctly, this should be the first time since they cooperated.
So, Laihe adjusted his sitting posture, faced Lu Ke's gaze, and assumed a focused and serious posture to express his solemnity, "Of course there is no problem. I will listen here."
