The navy blue sofa is placed on a colorful Turkish carpet, with several burgundy, dark gray and ginger cushions and pillows randomly placed; a dark brown log square table is placed in the center, neatly placed A cigar box, with freshly cut cigar ends visible in the ashtray next to it.
The dark brown log wine cabinet in the left corner immediately steals the attention. It is filled with all kinds of wine bottles, from whiskey to tequila, and the line of sight is a little busy; the glass cabinet next to it is filled with There are different styles of wine glasses, used for drinking different types and styles of alcohol.
Jerry Jones skillfully walked to the wine cabinet and opened the wooden door panel below, revealing the small refrigerator inside. "Are you sure you only need mineral water? If others know, come to Lorne's VIP room. But you only drank a bottle of mineral water, they will definitely express their regret for you."
"Someone next to me directly pointed out, 'That's a professional player,' and then everyone would collectively show a boring expression, as if they were used to it." Lu Ke did not change his mind and said with a smile, There was a slight hesitation in his steps - such a VIP room would never be accessible.
Lu Ke then added jokingly, "What I'm more worried about is whether it would be too rude if there was no mineral water here."
"Ha. Do you know? I like your personality." Jerry did not continue to advise. He took out a bottle of mineral water and a water glass from the small refrigerator and handed them to Lu Ke. "Some people like Rinse your mouth with mineral water to ensure oral sensitivity before tasting different types of alcohol; some people use mineral water to dilute the taste of alcohol, so mineral water and ice cubes are always available here."
Jerry found a bottle of whiskey from the wine cabinet and poured himself a glass. Then he turned around and said, "It seems that you don't have any special interest in alcohol."
Lu Ke did not answer directly, but said jokingly, "I think team owners still prefer their players to stay away from off-field interference factors."
Jerry laughed happily, "But people are always contradictory. On the one hand, they hope that their players will be Puritans, and on the other hand, they hope that their players will not be so rigid and dull. I guess, everyone is Greedy is always looking for more, a little more, a little more, what do you think?"
"Maybe. But I guess everyone expects something different." After seeing Jerry coming over, Lu Ke sat down on the sofa and showed courtesy to the guests.
Jerry sat down contentedly, even crossing his legs, gently shaking the wine glass in his hand, enjoying the light of the flowing amber liquid, "Oh? What should I say?"
"Some people are looking forward to money, some people are looking forward to honor, some people are looking forward to freedom, some people are looking forward to emotions, some people are looking forward to awe and worship, some people are looking forward to power. Maybe everyone does look forward to having more, but what they look forward to is They are different from each other, which leads to different lifestyles. I guess that's it." Lu Ke said with a smile.
To be honest, Lu Ke was a little uncomfortable.
Not because of the social aspect, but because of the environment. The environment of the entire VIP room is too grand and formal, with a sense of luxury in every corner. It seems casual but exquisite everywhere; more importantly, Jerry specifically chose such an occasion, and it looks like a Hongmen Banquet. , people can't help but start to speculate on his true purpose.
Since entering the league, Lech Steinberg has been responsible for all Lu Ke's social and public relations work, ensuring that Lu Ke can devote himself wholeheartedly to the game and training; but today, Jerry intercepted Lu Ke alone, and in every aspect They all gave off the air of advance preparation, which was really uncomfortable.
However, Lu Ke's strength lies in responding to various emergencies. This was true as a journalism student and later as a professional player. Although the current situation was not what Lu Ke was good at, he calmed down quickly - the soldiers came to cover up the water and the earth.
Jerry pursed his lips, and his whole body revealed the aura of a rock-solid superior. The gap in the growth rings was still inevitably revealed at this moment, "Oh? So what are you looking forward to?"
"If I answer 'respect', will it look more classy?" Lu Ke's answer made Jerry laugh heartily.
Jerry nodded in agreement, "I like this answer. So, what's your real answer? Tell it and we can compare it."
"Champion." Lu Ke said calmly.
Jerry raised the wine glass in his hand and paid tribute with a bright face, "Wow, I like this answer even more. Let's raise our glasses to salute: Champion!"
Lu Ke also raised the mineral water in his cup and responded.
"I also like championships. I love championships! To be more precise, I'm crazy about them! It seems that besides alcohol, we can at least reach a consensus." Jerry's eyes flashed with wisdom and cunning. Rays, "How about you, do you want to come to Dallas and play for us?"
coming!
Strictly speaking, this cannot be said to be an accident.
If you think about it seriously, Jerry Jones started laying the groundwork long ago during the Rolex signing ceremony. He watched the San Francisco 49ers games many times. Not long ago, he even appeared directly on the Super Bowl stage. Lech I have been vaccinated long ago, now I just need to take action.
What’s really surprising is that Jerry chose “Saturday Night Live” for his first contact. It has to be said that he is very cunning——
Firstly, Laihe was not with him, ensuring that Jerry could talk directly to Lu Ke and skip the agent link; secondly, even Lu Ke himself was killed off guard, making it even harder for other industry insiders to notice. , plus Lorne Michaels is in charge, so the news is not easy to leak.
This ensured that Jerry could express his sincerity in person without causing uproar in the city.
Even Roger Goodell has to be afraid of Jerry Jones, who can shoot three-pointers, which is indeed a big deal.
Jerry Jones was born in a remote town in Arkansas. His family was not poor but not well-off either. He just managed to make a living by running a small supermarket. He learned business skills through his eyes and ears.
After graduating from high school, he entered the University of Arkansas and joined the football team. From running back to offensive guard, from substitute to team captain, and led the team to win the national championship in 1964; at the same time, when other college students were squandering their lives, Jerry was still there She worked three part-time jobs outside the home, started learning how to buy insurance, and even managed to catch up with Miss Arkansas.
After graduating from college, Jerry temporarily shelved his football dream. Under his father's advice, he started borrowing money, buying land, drilling wells, and looking for oil fields. After surviving the difficult days of making ends meet, he finally dug up Oilfield, and sold his company in 1986 for US$175 million, achieving the first major turning point in his life.
In 1989, Jerry used all his wealth to buy the Dallas Cowboys. His appearance changed the entire league's fixed concept of the image of team owners and business operations. At best, he means doing it himself, at worst, he means covering the sky with one hand. ; Moreover, the keen sense of business speculation has also extended from the oil field to the football field, drastically changing all business methods.
All this makes Jerry controversial.
Nearly thirty years later, in 2018, the Dallas Cowboys became the first franchise in the world with a commercial value exceeding $5 billion.
Whether you like Jerry or not, it is undeniable that he changed the fate of the Dallas Cowboys and the entire football league.
Lu Ke didn't know much about business, but he could vaguely feel Jerry's wisdom, "I don't think that's a good idea."
Lu Ke did not hesitate, shook his head slightly, and gave a negative answer.
"Oh? Why?" Jerry didn't seem surprised at all, but asked enthusiastically, "Is it because of Tony? I know you and Tony are good friends."
"No, it's not because of Tony." Lu Ke chuckled, "It's because my tactical style doesn't fit well with Jason's. To be honest, I don't think Jason would want to see me appear."
Jason Garrett, head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.
In the past two seasons, Lu Ke has been able to shine. His on-the-spot performance and improvement in strength are undoubtedly important factors, and can be said to be the primary factor; but in addition, Jim Harbaugh is also a factor that cannot be ignored. The West Coast tactical system It perfectly fits Lu Ke's style, as well as Hubble's unconditional trust and gambling style, which have become necessary conditions.
Whether the quarterback's playing style matches the head coach's tactical system is very important, especially in the NFL where the playbook is emphasized. Even the four elite quarterbacks are no exception.
Jason Garrett is a typical player in the Cowboys system. He was undrafted in the 1989 draft, and then bounced around in the special teams of different teams. In 1992, he joined the Dallas Cowboys and became Troy Allen. Kerman's replacement, Aikman, was the No. 1 pick in the 1989 draft and won two Super Bowl championships with the team. After transferring in 1999, he hung around for a few years and officially announced his retirement in 2004.
After retiring, Jason became a quarterback coach. He first spent two years with the Miami Dolphins. In 2007, he officially returned to the Dallas Cowboys. After serving as the offensive coach for three and a half years, he took over as the intern head coach in 2010. And became a full-time employee in 2011, and has been there until now.
The stamp of Jason's Cowboys roots can be felt in every aspect.
In fact, the Dallas Cowboys also have a West Coast offensive system, but it is still very different from the San Francisco 49ers. Jason Garrett and Jim Harper are two styles of head coaches.
After Lu Ke made a joke, he then said, "However, Tony must be someone who needs to be considered. I thought you still trust Tony now."
