Dominate the Super Bowl

Chapter 939: 938 Just Friends

“…I’m happy now, but whether I’ll stay happy in the future, who knows, right?”

No sarcasm, Kroenke maintained his composure, speaking in an unhurried tone that left plenty of room for interpretation, his words carrying a subtle weight.

Li Wei raised an eyebrow slightly, “If anyone thinks Silent Stan is meant literally, they must be dumbfounded right now. Like me.”

A small joke, attempting to change the subject.

But Kroenke wasn’t having it; he continued at his own pace, casually dropping bombshells.

“Next year will be your third year. If you come to Los Angeles now, we can offer you a history-making contract.”

The air suddenly fell silent.

In the NFL, rookie players are at the bottom of the food chain. Typically, it’s not until the end of their four-year rookie contract that they get to sit down with the team to negotiate. Because of that, young and inexpensive rookie players are often referred to as the “rookie contract advantage.”

Occasionally, for top-tier players after their third year, teams will show goodwill by talking renewal a year early. That’s already considered special treatment.

However, teams almost never start renewal negotiations for a player at the end of their second year.

The most direct example is Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. After his second season, Newton’s agent approached the team, requesting an early renewal. The Panthers had to take it seriously because they believed Newton was their franchise quarterback.