Chapter 847: 846 The future is promising Chapter 847: 846 The future is promising Turbulent and overwhelming, the shock and impact are all-encompassing.
Some netizens said, just asking because I don’t know, for us bystanders, the shock is real and sincere congratulations to Li Wei for making history, but how do they react in the American Football League? Is there anyone questioning Li Wei’s regular season MVP?
Netizens replied, thank you for the invitation. In fact, the applause and praise within the NFL are even more exaggerated, after all, the regular season MVP is chosen by votes from real professionals.
Of course, it’s objectively there. As long as there’s a selection, there will inevitably be differences; a selection that satisfies everyone 100% may never happen.
Last year, Brady crowned the regular season MVP, causing controversy. People questioned whether Brady deserved such an honor, and many felt Li Wei was unfairly overlooked while some believed Donald should receive more attention.
This year, Li Wei is crowned the regular season MVP, similarly raising controversy. People questioned whether a running back should receive such an honor, advocating for Mahomes instead and thinking Donald and Watt deserved more attention.
Bla bla bla, it goes round and round.
Everything seems familiar, a year passes, something seems to have changed, yet it’s as if nothing has changed.
But without a doubt, within the NFL, most players collectively applaud.
McCaffrey, Bell, Peterson, Henry, Barkley, and others all stand behind Li Wei without exception, united in their support.
And Asian players, led by the Chung Family, also expressed their admiration. At this moment, setting aside their own team stances, Li Wei’s victory is a victory for the Asian community, rallying around him without hesitation.
Moreover, Kansas City Chiefs internally also unwaveringly stand as Li Wei’s supporters, with Mahomes being the first to express that Li Wei deserved it, saying, “If I had the voting rights, I would also choose Li Wei. In fact, Li Wei was also our team’s internal MVP this year, and I chose him.”
Quarterbacks like Foles, Smith, Little Manning, and Brees also expressed similar views, believing Li Wei is worthy of the honor.
Of course, the defensive players, who have the most say, are no exception either.
Watt, “100% agree. God, even putting aside the fact that he’s my friend, his performance on the field is enough to conquer me. He’s completed an outstanding season and led the team all the way forward. I can’t wait to head to Atlanta to watch the Super Bowl showdown.”
Donald, “He is also my regular season MVP in my heart. It’s an unparalleled season, not only strong but also consistent. He’s redefined the running back, and I don’t think there’s a more suitable choice.”
For a moment, all the focus within and outside the league was on Li Wei, from making waves off the field to league acclaim, the news was explosively pervasive.
Undoubtedly, this is the highlight moment of the 2018 season.
At the same time, it’s also the true highlight for the NFL since the new millennium.
The long-awaited moment finally arrived, and the NFL office was full of joy. Even though the Super Bowl hasn’t started yet, this has already been a perfect season. The upcoming market promotion finally has new material again, and they are convinced that in the next three years, the football market will see great leaps forward.
Then, the league announced the detailed voting results for the regular season MVP.
First place, Li Wei, thirty-three votes.
Second place, Mahomes, ten votes.
Third place, Donald, four votes.
Fourth place, Brees, three votes.
The entire league had four players receiving votes. Although Li Wei was far ahead, it still reveals the main theme of the season, extending last season’s controversy, as discussion around football not being limited to quarterbacks reached new heights, showing a flourishing scene.
It wasn’t easy for non-quarterbacks like Li Wei and Donald to break through and win votes; however, defensive players led by Donald still remain underappreciated, with a mere four votes, and the league’s trend towards offense could not be reversed—
The road ahead remains long and arduous.
In direct contrast are the two quarterbacks effortlessly entering the regular season MVP discussion and seizing the spotlight.
So, despite the objective existence of controversy, overall, the league still believes that compared to the old story of quarterbacks being crowned regular season MVPs, Li Wei’s sudden rise is worth applause and affirmation.
Of course, the real focus is that both Li Wei and Mahomes, teammates of the Kansas City Chiefs, entered the regular season MVP discussion and occupied the top two spots, marking an unprecedented and perhaps never-to-be-repeated moment.
It also further proves the professionals’ recognition of the Kansas City Chiefs this season.
More than one person said, if not for Li Wei’s dominantly performance this season, Mahomes undoubtedly should have been this year’s regular season MVP.
Yet precisely because of this, it highlights the irreplaceable role of the ground attack represented by Li Wei within the Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive system. Mahomes was able to quickly adapt to the league thanks to Li Wei’s unparalleled performance, showcasing his potential, signifying a promising future for the young man.
The Kansas City Chiefs have truly secured a future.
With Li Wei from last season and Mahomes this season, the two rookie contemporaries emerged one after another, not only changing the situation for the Kansas City Chiefs but also completely altering the league landscape, indeed a spectacle.
By the time the 2018 regular season concluded, people realized what the Kansas City Chiefs’ gamble in the draft the previous year truly represented.
Of course, the “scapegoat” Chicago Bears didn’t become the laughingstock of the league. This season, under the leadership of new head coach Nagy, they underwent a complete transformation. Even the so-called “bust” second overall pick Trubisky didn’t seem as bad, so the media didn’t relentlessly target the Chicago Bears.
Conversely, the Cleveland Browns, having the No. 1 draft pick two years in a row, despite their selections of Garrett and Mayfield proving their potential, at least currently not considered wrong decisions, still missed the playoffs two consecutive seasons—
If the Cleveland Browns had chosen Li Wei, or perhaps Mahomes, could they have changed their situation?
The glory belongs to the Kansas City Chiefs, and the unwanted attention falls on the Cleveland Browns, who expressed their helplessness.
Moreover, the Cleveland Browns are not the only ones unwittingly in the line of fire.
In the beginning, the NFL awards aren’t limited to one, mainly to commend all players who had outstanding performances in the regular season, to avoid the focus being on one person or Super Bowl teams. However, now with Li Wei’s first-time crowning as regular season MVP, he made waves globally, overshadowing everyone else in the award lists.
Having won the award yet seemingly not having won it; gaining recognition and attention yet seemingly having none; finally standing under the spotlight summarizing a season’s hard work, yet like a wallflower, encountering neglect.
Clearly deserving to be the award recipient, yet feeling like a victim, is this normal?
So, who are the other victims—other wallflowers, the unlucky ones?