Dominate the Super Bowl

Chapter 605

Chapter 605: Persevere and redouble your efforts Chapter 605: Persevere and redouble your efforts After a season of hard work, Li Wei knew the immense pressure quarterbacks faced, whether they were rookie quarterbacks or veteran quarterbacks.

The moment a new season began, they stood under the spotlight, subjected to microscopic analysis by both media and fans.

Look at Wentz, look at Goff, look at Watson, no one was exempt.

Last season, quarterback Trubisky, selected by the Chicago Bears ahead of Li Wei with the second overall pick, went through a nightmarish rookie season, constantly under fire and picked apart to the point of feeling like he was in hell.

This season, Mahomes, taken tenth overall in the first round, unavoidably took over the heavy duty of starting quarterback from Smith for the defending champions.

Anticipating the critical eyes of the media, the pressure was unimaginable, and maybe Li Wei, who entered the League last season as an Asian rookie running back, could understand a thing or two about it.

So Li Wei took the initiative, stepping up first to share the pressure with Mahomes—

No matter what the media said, at least the Kansas City Chiefs’ locker room needed to unite and provide Mahomes with enough support and affirmation, helping the young quarterback to quickly find his footing and create a space for him to thrive.

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After spending a season with Mahomes, Li Wei knew that he was the kind of player who needed such affirmation and support.

Unlike criticism or reprimands, praise and advice could make Mahomes improve rapidly.

Now, Li Wei was setting an example himself, being the first to take such encouraging actions.

Following suit, the Kansas City Chiefs’ players also generously offered their own praises and affirmations, aiding in the transition of quarterbacks for the defending champions.

From players to coaches, unanimous acclaim left young Mahomes overwhelmed; this sincere and honest guy was lost in the deluge of praises, full of vigor but unsure how to express it.

That night he hopped next door to his neighbor Li Wei, exclaiming and getting excited, yet the following day, he got up for training even earlier than Li Wei, entering the subsequent sessions with high spirits.

Mahomes didn’t know how to reciprocate the support from his teammates and fans, so he threw himself into training, hoping to repay that trust and support through his performance on the field, full of fervor.

Of course, what was most important was that Mahomes truly deserved the praise—

With 28 out of 23 passes completed, an 82.1% success rate, 326 yards, three passing touchdowns, and one reception touchdown.

However, from another perspective, the season had just begun, and a series of challenges still lay ahead, so it was premature to draw conclusions.

Recognition can’t be shouted into existence, it has to be earned, game by game.

To this end, Li Wei always kept a clear head——

The noise and splendor of the internet age are all just bubbles, nothing more than bubbles.

One mustn’t be fooled by them, as the speed at which these bubbles can burst might catch one off guard, and before you know it, you’d be facing the abyss without any preparation.

Perhaps, this was Li Wei’s greatest advantage from time-traveling to the present from the future; he had witnessed the noisiness and turmoil of the coming years and experienced the unthinkable journey through time and space, which allowed him to stay calm and focus on himself.

He needed to stay grounded, step by step, feeling the ground beneath his feet.

And so.

After the season opener, and having gone through ice baths, massages, recovery training, and relaxation therapies, Li Wei didn’t leave but stayed to watch the game tapes—

Particularly the second quarter.

The season opener had ended, and victory needed to be temporarily set aside as preparation time for the next game.

Therefore, the first thing to do before moving on was to summarize the experience and review the game, as understanding one’s own weaknesses was essential to making progress.

This continued until Burton Burns repeatedly waved his hands indicating “I’m too old to keep up” and was the first to head home to rest, while Ronnie Clark still stayed behind to help Li Wei analyse the game tapes.

As a running back, Clark’s physical talents might have had their limits, unable to make it as a starter in the NFL, and even in the NCAA.

But Clark’s brain was a different story, particularly sensitive to tactics, game situations, and confrontations, and he had unique insights of his own.

The nickname “master” was by no means unearned; during their college days, Clark had provided Li Wei with lots of help, and now on the professional stage, it was the same.

The discussion carried on, even continuing on their way out of the training facility on the way home.

Looking at the time, Li Wei turned to Clark with a smile, “Come on, let me introduce you to a secret spot, perfect for unwinding after a game day.”