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Before him, Brady had thoroughly ignored him, resentful that Li Wei had snatched away the reigning champion's glory.

After him, Li Wei was brimming with confidence, ready to topple Brady's throne.

"Rookie VS Goat," such an inconceivable matchup had actually come to life!

The media reporters hadn't anticipated it either—they actually lived to see the day when a blockbuster revelation exploded right before their eyes, sending shockwaves throughout the crowd, to the point of stunned silence, leaving even the most battle-hardened veterans at a loss for how to react.

Guterres was completely stunned, fingers icy cold, because it was so unexpected and shocking that he was three beats too slow, watching Li Wei and Mahomes emerge unscathed before he realized what it meant.

In an instant, his blood boiled.

Not just Guterres, but all media outlets were blown away—

Without exception.

The news sprouted wings, reaching the New England Patriots' training camp at the earliest opportunity, intercepting Brady head-on at the long-awaited end.

Brady wasn't angry, there was no need, because there really was no need.

A rookie, a newbie, a running back.

Not worth it, truly not worth it.

If he had to personally respond to every such challenge, he really wouldn't be able to keep up.

After all, this is the age of social media; any Tom, Dick or Harry can express their opinions, everyone is allowed to freely fantasize and live in their delusions, just as they are allowed to challenge others with ignorant bravado.

But Brady had seen it all before, and treated it like flea and mosquito nuisances, a mere laugh and it was forgotten.

Especially when the reporters stressed that Li Wei doesn't even know the five-time champion Brady, Brady actually laughed—

Ridiculous.

Where was that young man playing in the mud, celebrating his first NCAA national championship when he removed his fifth championship ring? Such hubris might lead to a stretched tongue in the wind.

In the NFL, how could anyone not recognize Tom Brady?

"Hehe, welcome."

That was all there was to it.

In Brady's eyes, that attention-seeking clown truly wasn't worth his time.

If a three-year-old child came up, hugged his leg, and said he was ready to tackle Brady, if he really wrestled with the child, what would that make him?

Looking forward to a thrilling contest?

Sure, no problem, after all, football is a team sport, and one fool does not the whole team make, that's a fact.

Moreover, he always believed that everyone has the right to feel good about themselves, they should allow these losers their daydreams and bluster, for if even the right to dream were taken away, these insects would be truly pitiable.

However, the reporters wouldn't let Brady off that easily.

"Tom, so you truly think he can defeat you?"

"Haha."

Brady laughed genuinely, the happiest moment since 2017, "That's everyone's wish, isn't it?" Then the smile paused, vanishing in an instant, replaced by a serious poker face.

"But they won't succeed."

"That's what they hope for, but they're doomed to fail."

With his casual remarks, Brady once again displayed the dominance of the league's number one, firmly striking back, lest the media think him an easy target.

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"Brady aiming for a defense of his title,"

"The League's number one issues a challenge to everyone."

"Brady has prepared to meet all challenges, forcefully responding to the rookie's provocation."

And things, yet again, escalated.

After all, the media loves a great spectacle, the bigger, the better—exaggerate a bit here, spice things up, and then, a wave of heated discussion sweeps across the entire League.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is pleased to see this happen.

It is only now that Goodell's ambitious blueprint has slowly been revealed.

For the 2017 season, the NFL schedule is announced—the opening game:

"New England Patriots VS Kansas City Chiefs."

Boom, a collective uproar.

Whether willing or concerned, it actually happened: "Rookie VS Goat," the hottest topic of the year is about to unfold. It must be said, Goodell has made a smart move.

In fact, it wasn't easy because the NFL's scheduling is very complex.

The NFL's regular season lasts seventeen weeks, including sixteen games and one bye week. The sixteen-game schedule follows set rules:

First, play against the other three teams in the same division, both at home and away, for a total of six games.

Second, face the four teams from another division within the same conference, which rotates every three years, with two home games and two away games, for a total of four games.

Third, take on the four teams from a designated division in the other conference, which rotates every four years, with two home games and two away games, for a total of four games.

Fourth, compete against the two teams from the other divisions within the same conference that placed the same in the previous season, one home game and one away game, for a total of two games.

The above make up sixteen games in total.

Take the Kansas City Chiefs for example, from the AFC West, division champions of the previous season.

So, for this season's schedule, they'll face teams from the AFC East, National Conference East Division; and also the top teams of the previous season from the AFC South and AFC North; plus the games against their own division rivals.

It is clear, the teams rotate on a three-year cycle against squads within their conference and on a four-year cycle against teams from the adjacent National Conference. Plus, with each season's performance changes, the next season's opponents can vary.

Because of this, when Eli Manning entered the League through the draft, his singular request was to join the National Conference to avoid his brother Peyton Manning in the American League. Later, Eli Manning was selected by the National Conference East Division's New York Giants, and the once every four years encounter between the two brothers was dubbed the "Manning Bowl."

Similarly, when Peyton Manning left the Indianapolis Colts, he had offers from National Conference teams but ultimately chose the Denver Broncos in the AFC West.

Under these rules, any contest between teams from different divisions often requires some luck, but this time Goodell waited and he got it.

Perhaps we could trace back a bit further, to the moment right after the draft ended when the Kansas City Chiefs unexpectedly picked Li Wei as the third overall pick. Goodell was already plotting, a great game of chess.

Incredible as it may seem, the unimaginable happened—

The entire League is watching Li Wei, watching to see if he can make it onto the big roster, watching the rookie appear in regular-season games, watching if he can adapt to the intensity of professional play, watching what results he will deliver, watching the impact of his performance on the value of running backs. Read exclusive adventures at empire

And so on and so forth.

Without a doubt, this rookie top pick has become the highlight of the League's new season, with countless spectators looking forward to his success and just as many hoping to see him falter, wanting this genius to get a taste of harsh reality.

This means that after the regular season starts, it might only take three to five games to see what's what; but now there's no need to wait even a month, as the opening game is enough, because Li Wei is about to face the League's current best player—

Tom Brady.

In the back-and-forth collisions, smoke fills the air, and the whole League is explosively engaged.

"Rookie VS Goat," such a fantastical matchup is actually about to take place.

With screams and applause, popcorn and beer, the bystanders are ready.

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