998 The Way of the Game
Simply put, Green Bay Packers also knew that it was impossible to sign a contract for a ten-year contract of $150 million, because Lu Yiqi would inevitably propose his own contract conditions, and it might also be very outrageous conditions, so the two sides could start a tug-of-war of bargaining.
The Green Bay Packers deliberately throw out such an unattainable crazy contract number, and there may not be no deterrent effect behind it: shock other competitors, shock shareholders' meetings, shock alliance senior executives, and show their determination, "Look, we really want to renew our contract with Archie. If the contract renewal is broken, it will not be our problem."
From another perspective, this number can also be considered as a performance, dramatic performance, and threatening nature.
Lu Yiqi then laughed, "Aren't they worried that I really nodded in agreement?"
Then it will be difficult to get rid of the tiger.
Griffin immediately took the initiative to sit up and rub his hands, "How about it, or I will go back and tell them that we don't have any conditions, so we will sign a contract of 150 million yuan?"
Lu Yiqi laughed happily, "Is this the meaning of selling a body contract?"
Griffin immediately lowered his shoulders and curled his lips, "I know you will definitely not agree. Obviously, they also know you will definitely not agree." Griffin stretched his waist, "I have to say that Mark and Ruth's judgment on the situation is very accurate, and they both know you enough."
It can be judged from Griffin's tone that the contract number was not proposed by Thompson, but the result of direct intervention by Mark and Russ.
The small details can show the wisdom and calmness of the Green Bay Packers management. Looking back at the turmoil and chaos of last year's offseason, maybe Thompson is not as important as he imagined. Who can be sure what role did Mark and Russ play in the incident of cleaning Favre?
Lu Yiqi and Griffin both raised their eyes and looked at each other. Obviously they both thought of the same thing? But there is no need to continue to delve into it now? At least it is certain that Lars should be on Lu Yiqi's side? And Mark did not express his opinion? This means he should not mind.
It is precisely because they know that Lu Yiqi is not a lion's personality, nor is he blindly chasing big contracts? For Lu Yiqi, in addition to the money number, there are more worth chasing things? For example, dreams and beliefs, they are willing to open such crazy numbers.
By the way, NFL is a hard salary cap for players, but there is no salary limit for coaches? As long as the team is willing? There is no upper limit for coaches' salary.
"So, what is the final number on the contract?" Lu Yiqi still satisfied Griffin's wish and asked about his future salary figures with concern.
Griffin raised his jaw proudly and tried to lift Lu Yiqi's appetite. He saw Lu Yiqi shifting his sight. He immediately greeted him depressedly, "Hey hey hey? Give some face." Lu Yiqi looked over again, and Griffin did not continue to take Joe anymore. "Five million in five years."
Five-year contract, salary of $10 million per year.
Last year? Lu Yiqi signed a $3 million contract with the Green Bay Packers? His salary set a new low? He became the lowest annual salary in the league; this year, Lu Yiqi's salary contract has become the highest salary in the league, and became the first head coach in history to reach 10 million annual salary in the entire North American continent.
History is easy to pick up again!
In fact, Lu Yiqi still felt the surprise, but compared to 150 million in ten years just now, the impact power has been reduced by a level, so he is not so surprised. "50 million in five years, and then he has the right to speak in the draft at the same time?" Such a combination is already the top treatment in the league.
This is enough to make Lu Yiqi one of the top coaches in the entire league's pyramid, and it is indeed creating history.
I'm afraid even the sincere Kansas chief is difficult to surpass.
The Green Bay Packers have indeed shown their decisive decisiveness. After cleaning McCarthy and Favre last year, they have made great efforts to keep Lu Yiqi this year, showing their determination to establish a new dynasty - and at the same time, they are also satisfied with Lu Yiqi's first year's work.
Griffin showed a big smile and was very satisfied with Lu Yiqi's reaction, "Not only that, your coaching team has also agreed to renew the contract."
All their contract renewal work, including Augustus, Robert, Walker and Isak, was entrusted to Griffin, who lived up to expectations.
"However, you still need to communicate slowly with Thompson about the idea of building a team. This is another battle and there is no way to implement it in the contract," Griffin added.
Lu Yiqi didn't care at all. Those were trivial things. He had enough time to deal with Thompson. Griffin had already completed the task well. "Beautiful job, how about it? What do you want, I'll help you realize it."
"Really!" Griffin's eyes suddenly lit up.
Lu Yiqi nodded for granted.
Griffin also said without hesitation, "Take a few photos with me, then attend a few parties with me, and finally, next time I'm on the phone, you come and say a few words."
What's the matter?
Lu Yiqi's head was full of question marks and could not understand Griffin's head circuit at all.
"The visionary blueprint." Griffin explained.
Lu Yiqi immediately understood that he was actually the signboard of the agency. As long as Lu Yiqi endorses Foresight Blueprint and proves that he is Griffin's coach, then it will be much easier and more convenient for Griffin to start his work.
"Ha, my endorsement fee is not cheap. Just look at Nike. Are you sure you are taking advantage of it?" Lu Yiqi laughed happily.
Griffin's head was covered in black lines - what was going on with the Vision Blueprint, don't you know yet?
Lu Yiqi smiled even more happily, "This is not a problem, I definitely want to do it, what about that? Are you sure there is no other request?"
Griffin lay down heavily, and his whole body was deeply trapped in the sofa, "Tomorrow's offseason, we'll still work in Miami. What do you think? I miss the sunshine and sea in Miami now."
So easy to satisfy?
"There is no need to wait for next year. We can go to the south for a vacation next week and embrace the sunshine." Lu Yiqi agreed simply and neatly.
Griffin suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Lu Yiqi with a suspicion, "Next week? What are you planning?" He always felt like he was being sold.
"Trial." Lu Yiqi looked at his friend speechlessly, "Are you so worried that I will sell it?"
"That's right, you sold me, I probably don't know what's going on." Griffin muttered for granted.
Chapter completed!