110 million in six years, a guaranteed deposit of 65 million, and an average annual salary of 18.3 million!
This is a top-level contract comparable to Brees.
A simple horizontal comparison, the deposit will break the record and create a new history of the league - the so-called deposit is the first income including the signing bonus. It will be paid directly after signing the contract without any additional conditions. This will make Lu Ke become A multi-millionaire, he stood at the top of the pyramid in one fell swoop.
At the same time, the same is true in terms of average annual salary. Although it did not break Brees' highest record, it was second only to Brees and Manning, and surpassed Brady in one fell swoop. This will also make Lu Ke the third highest-paid player in the league. , it can definitely be said to have attracted much attention and soared into the sky.
For an undrafted rookie, for a player who has only played in the league for two years, this is undoubtedly a contract that shocked the entire league!
Because of the league's rigid regulations on rookie contracts, most rookies must work hard in the league for four or five years before they can win the opportunity to re-formulate their contracts. Third-year students like Lu Ke are about to enter the third year of their careers. In this season, the contract can be renewed or transferred only under very few special circumstances, but the contract is absolutely impossible to be so exaggerated.
The reason is simple. The competition in rugby is very fierce. The career of professional players is full of countless uncertainties and is far more dangerous than other collective sports. This also makes it very difficult for players to maintain a long and stable career. Difficult, how can each team be willing to give top-level contracts in the third year?
Roethlisberger and Rodgers both jumped out of their contracts to complete reorganization during their rookie contracts, but the circumstances were special. Roethlisberger was entering his fifth season at the time and had continued to produce stable performance for four seasons and won a championship. Super Bowl; Rodgers persisted on the bench for three years, and after finally becoming a permanent member, he showed great potential. The team also motivated Rodgers by renewing his contract-and the updated contract number was far from it. high.
Now, Lu Ke has just entered his third season, and he has already received such a contract offer. Even with the perfect performance in the 2012 season, it is still shocking, especially the guarantee figure that broke the historical record——
This is an amount that can be obtained directly and immediately. Every team is trying every means to lower the guaranteed deposit number in order to reduce the pressure on the hard salary cap. From the side, it becomes more and more obvious that the Dallas Cowboys are determined to win.
No wonder even an old fox like Laihe couldn't help but sigh, "It's impossible to decide."
"Wow." Even though Lu Ke was mentally prepared, he still couldn't help but exclaimed.
After a pause, Lu Ke sighed again, "Wow! I'm trying to clear my mind right now. What a big number sixty-five million is, but it's obviously beyond my imagination. So much so that now there is not much sense of reality. Now I finally understand where Jerry Jones’ confidence comes from.”
Lu Ke did not hide his surprise and surprise. Such a straightforward reaction made Laihe chuckle, "So, are you excited now?"
"If you say no, it would be too hypocritical." Lu Ke said cheerfully, "You should know that when I signed the contract with Rolex and Mercedes-Benz, one million US dollars was already very important to me. It’s very rare. What’s more, you should know the number of my rookie contract, how could I not be surprised?”
As an undrafted rookie, Lu Ke's rookie contract is the lowest level in the league. The annual contract salary is 465,000, and the contract period is two years.
Of course, because he entered the team as a substitute, he also has bonuses. The bonus for each game won is 20,000 US dollars, with no upper limit - but for a substitute player, it is demanding to play, let alone win. Where is the ball? However, I am afraid that even the San Francisco 49ers themselves did not expect that in the past two seasons, Lu Ke had only lost four games. His winning bonus in the 2011 season was 280,000, and his winning bonus in the 2012 season was 300,000. Eighty thousand.
In addition, the San Francisco 49ers have different reward mechanisms this year.
If you become a starter in every playoff game, you will receive a bonus of 20,000 US dollars. If you win the playoffs, you will also receive a bonus of 50,000 US dollars. After winning the Super Bowl, every starting player will receive a bonus of 100,000 US dollars. US dollar bonus, while the substitute player received a bonus of US$50,000.
Everyone on the fifty-three-man roster was represented; even members of the practice staff and players on the injured list received $15,000 bonuses.
After adding everything up, Lu Ke's bonus in the 2012 season even exceeded his contract salary.
But despite this, Lu Ke's total income in the two seasons combined is less than a fraction of Dallas' offer. In just two years, he has reached great heights. The speed and intensity of his rise have far exceeded expectations. It is indeed shocking.
Therefore, Lu Ke told the truth, he was indeed moved.
The smile in Laihe's eyes gradually deepened, just like an elder looking at a younger generation, showing relief and affection, deliberately assuming a serious posture, "Then you mean to nod in agreement? That's good, you don't need me anymore. As I continue to travel and be busy, going to Dallas is also a good choice. The commercial value and attention of Team USA are definitely better than that of San Francisco. The road to money is bright!"
Lu Ke also laughed, "Leh, are you serious? Are you advising me to go to Dallas now?"
"I just said that for the agent, this is just a business. Of course I hope you go to the place with the highest price." Lech said cheerfully without any detours.
"...But?" Lu Ke knew that Laihe hadn't finished speaking yet, so he took the initiative to say the turning point.
"But." Lech didn't show off, and calmed down a little, "But players need to know what they are pursuing. Some players are chasing wages, some players are chasing championships, some players are chasing Hall of Fame seats, and some players are chasing Hall of Fame seats. What you are chasing is the respect of the team, and the meaning of being an agent is to help the players achieve their goals."
Sometimes, wages and championships aren't everything. But no matter what, understanding your pursuit is the most important thing.
"Choosing a team is a very particular matter. For rookie players, they are the ones chosen. Even Eli Manning was selected by the San Diego Chargers before being traded to the New York Giants. ; But for free market players, they are the ones making choices, so the players’ pursuits are very, very important.”
"Of course, in the professional league, there is another premise, that is, the players are qualified to pursue these things. Many players often have no choice." Lech then added, "Now, you have the qualifications If you are not qualified to choose, the question is, do you know what you are chasing?"
Laihe did not hear Lu Ke's answer, but heard the faint laughter, which made Laihe a little confused. He didn't understand what was so funny about what he just said, "I watched Hollywood Movies, well-designed speeches, I told Ben once before, he was so moved, why, young people don’t do this anymore?"
"No, it's not." Lu Ke shook his head repeatedly, but he couldn't help laughing happily, "Last night, Jerry and I had a similar conversation. I said the same thing, and then I told Jerry, I'm after the championship, and Jerry liked that answer very much."
"..." He was stunned for a moment, and then Laihe also reacted and laughed out loud, "Haha. I think you should watch less Hollywood movies in the future, otherwise our lines will collide, which will be embarrassing. ”
For Lu Ke, salary is very important, salary is very important, this is where his value lies; but beyond that, fans, dreams and will are more important - this is what has united the San Francisco 49ers over the past year. The core focus of getting up and working together towards the championship.
Regarding Dallas's offer, Leh and Lu Ke have just exchanged opinions. What is more important now is San Francisco's attitude.
What's more, Dallas isn't the only team coveting Lu Ke. If San Francisco continues to drag its feet, things may be different.
The first team is the Philadelphia Eagles. The current quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles is still Michael Vick, but Vick has been plagued by injuries in the past season. The team's record has plummeted, with only four wins and 12 losses, bottom of the division. Now the team is seriously considering replacing the starter. Regarding the quarterback, the question is, should we look for rookies in the draft, or should we look for gold in the free market?
When Jerry and Lu Ke were chatting last night, they mentioned that there are almost no quarterback prospects worth mentioning among the rookies this year. Even the second-round picks are very reluctant. This also makes the quarterbacks entering the free market this year even more popular. Obviously, as the most brilliant quarterback in the league in the past two seasons, Lu Ke's value has naturally increased.
As a result, Lu Ke entered the Philadelphia Eagles' sight.
The second team is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Their starting quarterback Josh Freeman has been on a roller coaster in the past three seasons and his performance has been extremely unstable. Now the team has decided to fire Freeman and change course to find a new helm. Man, naturally, they need to think about the same thing with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The third team is the Buffalo Bills. The starting quarterback is "The Bearded" Ryan Fitzgerald, and the backup quarterback is last year's Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Travis Jackson. Players are embarrassed and they are always struggling to find the cornerstone quarterback of their dynasty, year after year.
It is worth mentioning that the Buffalo Bills were the first players to choose Chinese player Wang Kai. Although Wang Kai has always lacked playing time due to injuries in the past few seasons, they are obviously very happy to do so. Welcome Lu Ke’s arrival with open arms.
The last team is the New York Jets. Last season’s Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow failed to meet the team’s expectations. Now the team’s top management is preparing to purge the entire quarterback lineup. In the draft and free agency The market is looking for a quarterback again - the Jets' front office is still so unreliable.
But obviously, New York is undoubtedly the largest ball market in the United States, and its market potential and value are not trivial.
These are the players who most urgently need to replace their quarterbacks, and Lu Ke is the best and best among the quarterbacks who do not currently have a contract. He is comparable to Peyton Manning last year. Naturally, they It can't be easily missed; if you add in the quarterbacks who tested the waters and asked for opinions, the number is even more numerous.
