I love it when friends of mine in this competitive industry strike record deals for their clients. That’s why I smiled yesterday when I read that Sebastian Janikowski signed the largest deal in the history of the NFL for a player at his position (kicker). He has the opportunity to make $16 million on his […]
Category: NFL Players
The key to success for anyone hoping to become an NFL agent, or to work in football in any capacity, is awareness. A keen understanding of the rules governing the industry and how they are changing at this critical time in NFL history is difficult to attain, yet it is absolutely essential for anyone who […]
Rothstein, Rosenfeld, & Adler (RRA) is quickly gaining popularity for charges of money laundering and racketeering. Bob Norman has the byline on a piece titled, Rothstein Dreamed of Sports Empire. That article details Scott Rothstein’s extreme desire to be a king in the business of sports. Whether it be donations or paid advertisements, Rothstein made […]
When you hear the term “football agent”, you most likely conjure up images of Drew Rosenhaus, Tom Condon, or Leigh Steinberg. Why not Gary Wichard? Wichard is the man behind Pro Tect Management, a company that may not be heard about much in the media, but already has a very impressive client list. I’m also […]
Many people across the world just finished spending Christmas with their families, eating good food, sharing good stories, and remembering that there is nothing more important than cherishing their loved ones. Maybe those experiences will let people forget about the small number of athletes who give themselves a bad name (I’m looking at you, Tiger), […]
The NBA uses an official slotting system for players drafted in the first round of its annual draft. Article VIII of the league’s Collective Bargaining Agreement describes the scale, which actually is not such a solid slotting system. A first round selection, and his agent (if he employs one), can negotiate a deal up to […]
Love his analysis or hate it, you have to give Dominic Perilli credit for the amount of time and thought he has put into his 2010 NFL Mock Draft. We are still far away from the 2010 draft, and Dominic has already provided his predictions for how the first three rounds will turn out. The […]
Elvis Dumervil has emerged this season as one of the top linebackers in the NFL. He has a league-high 15 sacks and is undoubtedly a huge part of the Denver Broncos team. Dumervil’s rookie contact from 2006 is set to expire after this season. Usually in the NFL, a young player will get a shot […]
Editor’s Note: Ryan Webber wrote this article prior to yesterday’s Eagles game vs. the Atlanta Falcons. Vick was 2-for-2 with 48 yards passing and 1TD through the air. He also had 4 rushes for 17 yards and another TD. Should yesterday’s performance change Ryan’s views? As a Philadelphia region resident, I was very surprised when […]
This is a guest post from Albert Elias – President of Elias Sports Management, LLC. Follow Albert and 50+ other sports agents who are active on Twitter on the Master Twitter List of Sports Agents. Each of my NFL clients at Elias Sports Management has only one body. And if they go out there on […]