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Why?? I do it every year as I try to keep tabs on this part of football few are familiar with. There hasn't been a need for fans to call, write, or fax the agent to influence negotiations.
2nd Round pick A
Agent for Jordy Nelson
Vann McElroy (former Raider safety)
Select Sports Group
A Sanders Morris Harris Group Company
JP Morgan Chase Tower
600 Travis, 31st Floor
Houston, TX 77002
TEL: 713.621.6700
FAX: 713.621.5413
TOLL FREE: 877.996.6700
E-mail: info@selectsportsgroup.com
Active contracts negotiated: 20
No problems foreseen
Most notable contracts negotiated are bragged about on the website:
Derrick Johnson – SSG negotiated a $13.65 million contract for Derrick with $7.28 million in bonuses. Derrick’s contract exceeded the contract of the player selected ahead of him (Thomas Davis) in Total Dollars, Rookie Pool Value, Escalator, Base Salaries, and Guaranteed Bonuses.
Wes Welker – Originally an undrafted free agent; SSG negotiated a 5-year $18.1 million contract with $10.5 million in bonuses with the New England Patriots. The Patriots traded a 2nd Round and 7th Round draft pick to the Dolphins in exchange for Wes.
Aaron Schobel – After Aaron was selected to the Pro Bowl and finished the 2007 season 3rd in the NFL with 14 sacks, SSG came to terms on a 7-year, $50.25 million contract extension with $20.25 million guaranteed. Executives around the NFL were shocked that Buffalo agreed to extend Aaron’s contract with three years still remaining on a $29.6 million extension signed in 2004.
Ben Leber – Despite having foot surgery and splitting playing time during his contract year in San Diego, SSG negotiated a blockbuster $20 million, 5-year contract for Ben with $7.5 million in bonuses with the Minnesota Vikings.
Terrence Metcalf – After starting only one year at offensive guard for the Chicago Bears in 2005, SSG secured a 6-year contract worth $12.2 million with a $3.33 million singing bonus that enables Terrence to remain with the team of his choice, the Chicago Bears.
Chris Sanders – After only his third NFL season, SSG negotiated a $9,566,000 5-year extension for Chris, which included a $3,250,000 signing bonus and a total package of $ 20 million.
Matt Schobel – While the Cincinnati Bengals failed to allow Matt to showcase his ability to stretch the field from the tight end position, the Philadelphia Eagles realized Matt’s potential. SSG negotiated a 6-year, $7.5 million contract with a $1.8 million signing bonus with the Eagles in 2006.
Jason Webster – Jason was the 4th highest paid Free Agent Cornerback in 2004, despite playing in only 3 games in his contract year due to injuries. SSG negotiated a 6-year, $18 million contract for Jason with a $7 million signing bonus.
Montae Reagor – SSG negotiated an amazing $18.1 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts, even though Montae had only started one game in his first 4-years in Denver. The contract made Montae the highest paid player on the Colts’ defense. On his rookie deal, his contract was greater than the contracts of the players drafted two and three picks before him.
Charles Tillman - SSG negotiated a 6-year, $41.5 million contract extension with $18.1 million guaranteed that keeps the promising cornerback with the Chicago Bears for the remainder of his career. The national media was surprised that Charles received a significantly larger contract than his teammate, Nathan Vasher, because Vasher has gone to the Pro Bowl and Charles has not.
Ty Warren – SSG reached an agreement with the New England Patriots on a 5-year, $36 million dollar contract extension, with $17.5 million guaranteed, despite Ty having two years left on his rookie contract. Ty is the only other Patriots player in franchise history to have his contract extended with two years left, the other player - Tom Brady.
Adam Carriker – The contract SSG negotiated for Adam Carriker, 13th pick in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft, represented the largest percentage increase for any contract in the first round – a 22% increase over the same pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. The 5-year, $14.5 million deal included $9.3 million guaranteed.
Packers represented (last year) Alvin Nnabuife
Competent agent. The maximum length of deal is 4 years.
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2nd Round pick A
Agent for Brian Brohm
Athletes First
9140 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine CA 92618
(949) 475-2222
(949) 475-1006 fax
info@athletesfirst.net
Other QB's Represented
Dereck Anderson Browns
Kyle Boller Ravens
John Beck Dolphins
Matt Cassel Patriots
John Booty 08 Viking draftee
Kerry Collins Titans
Trent Dilfer 49'ers
AJ Feely Eagles
Matt Hasselbeck Seahawks
Tim Hasselbeck
Joey Harrington Falcons
Chad Henne Dolphins 08 draftee
Carson Palmer Bengals
Kyle Orton Bears
Matt Schaub Texans
Other Clients to note:
John Lynch Broncos
Ahman Green Texans
Spencer Havner Packers
Ryan Powdrell Packers
Amani Toomer Giants
Reggie Wayne Colts
You can see why Brohm selected this agency.
Brohm's negotiation can be expected to be complicated.
I don't know which person at the agency is the lead negotiator.
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2nd Round pick B
Patrick Lee's agent
Todd Eric France
France Athlete Management Enterprises, Inc.
3500 Lenox Road NE, Suite 575
Atlanta, GA 30326
Nate Clemments
Ronnie Brown
Takeo Spikes
Kendrell Bell
Thomas Davis
Carlos Rogers
Aqib Talib
Keenan Burton
This agent I do not know much about. He is experienced but seems to avoid the media the way Rosenhaus seeks it.
No not Todd Franz
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3rd Round pick
Jermichael Finley's Agent
Peter Schaffer
All Pro Sports & Entertainment
36 Steele St Ste 100
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 320-4004
Fax: (303) 320-4019
Has negotiated over One Billion Dollars ($1,000,000,000) in NFL Contracts;
Represented successfully 2 Heisman Trophy Winners – Barry Sanders and Eddie George;
Only firm to have represented 2 top 3 NFL draft picks in the past 3 drafts – Braylon Edwards (2005) and Joe Thomas (2007)
37 Active NFL Contracts
Lito Sheppard
Joe Thomas
Eric Wright
Derrick Mason
Rudi Johnson
Samari Rolle
Jerome Bettis
Eddie George
Barry Sanders
Big time agent that should get the deal done without a holdout.
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4th Round pick A
Jeremy Thompson's agent
Also Matt Flynn's agent
William "Bill" Johnson
Profiles Sports, Inc.
3340 Peachtree Road, NE
Suite 1630
Atlanta GA, 30326
Phone
404) 842-7800
Fax: (404) 842-7801
8 active NFL contracts negotiated.
Clients
Brian Urlacher
DeMarcus Ware
Charlie Whitehurst
Charles Grant
Rod Coleman
Jeff Backus
Ben Grubbs
Michael Bennett
Matt Flynn(Packer's 7th round pick)
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4th Round pick B
Josh Sitton's Agent
Jack Reale
Drew, Eckl & Farnham
880 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta GA, 30357
Phone404) 885-6404
Fax: (404) 876-0992
jreale@deflaw.com
website : http://www.deflaw.com/attorneys/atto...&attorneyid=48
Active Contracts Negotiated:7
Champ Bailey
Boss Bailey
Paul Johnson (Georgia Tech Head Coach)
This lawyer has a lot of irons in the fire besides Sports representation.
Sitton's contract could be very late compared to others drafted around him.
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5th Round pick
Breno Giacomini's agent
Jason T. Chayut
SPORTSTARS, INC.
Metropolitan Tower
142 West 57th Street
New York NY, 10019
Phone212) 757-4044
Fax: (201) 586-0314
Active Contracts Negotiated:20
Some players represented.
Deion Branch WR
Dunta Robinson CB
Sheldon Brown CB
Johnathan Joseph CB
Ko Simpson S
DeWayne White DE
Tim Jennings S
Andre Goodman CB
Langston Moore 03
This negotiation should not be a problem.
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7th Round A
Matt Flynn (Same as Jeremy Thompson above)
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7th Round B
Agent for Brett Swain
Bruce A. Tollner
REP 1 Sports Group
2 Corporate Park
Suite 106
Irvine CA, 92606
Phone949) 748-6000
Fax: (949) 748-6001
Active Contracts Negotiated:21
Mostly low level players like the Packers Joe Toledo and free agent Marviel Underwood
Exceptions being: Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, Ben Roethlisberger, Mark, Brunell, and Trent Edwards.
Brett Swain won't be holding out.
2nd Round pick A
Agent for Jordy Nelson
Vann McElroy (former Raider safety)
Select Sports Group
A Sanders Morris Harris Group Company
JP Morgan Chase Tower
600 Travis, 31st Floor
Houston, TX 77002
TEL: 713.621.6700
FAX: 713.621.5413
TOLL FREE: 877.996.6700
E-mail: info@selectsportsgroup.com
Active contracts negotiated: 20
No problems foreseen
Most notable contracts negotiated are bragged about on the website:
Derrick Johnson – SSG negotiated a $13.65 million contract for Derrick with $7.28 million in bonuses. Derrick’s contract exceeded the contract of the player selected ahead of him (Thomas Davis) in Total Dollars, Rookie Pool Value, Escalator, Base Salaries, and Guaranteed Bonuses.
Wes Welker – Originally an undrafted free agent; SSG negotiated a 5-year $18.1 million contract with $10.5 million in bonuses with the New England Patriots. The Patriots traded a 2nd Round and 7th Round draft pick to the Dolphins in exchange for Wes.
Aaron Schobel – After Aaron was selected to the Pro Bowl and finished the 2007 season 3rd in the NFL with 14 sacks, SSG came to terms on a 7-year, $50.25 million contract extension with $20.25 million guaranteed. Executives around the NFL were shocked that Buffalo agreed to extend Aaron’s contract with three years still remaining on a $29.6 million extension signed in 2004.
Ben Leber – Despite having foot surgery and splitting playing time during his contract year in San Diego, SSG negotiated a blockbuster $20 million, 5-year contract for Ben with $7.5 million in bonuses with the Minnesota Vikings.
Terrence Metcalf – After starting only one year at offensive guard for the Chicago Bears in 2005, SSG secured a 6-year contract worth $12.2 million with a $3.33 million singing bonus that enables Terrence to remain with the team of his choice, the Chicago Bears.
Chris Sanders – After only his third NFL season, SSG negotiated a $9,566,000 5-year extension for Chris, which included a $3,250,000 signing bonus and a total package of $ 20 million.
Matt Schobel – While the Cincinnati Bengals failed to allow Matt to showcase his ability to stretch the field from the tight end position, the Philadelphia Eagles realized Matt’s potential. SSG negotiated a 6-year, $7.5 million contract with a $1.8 million signing bonus with the Eagles in 2006.
Jason Webster – Jason was the 4th highest paid Free Agent Cornerback in 2004, despite playing in only 3 games in his contract year due to injuries. SSG negotiated a 6-year, $18 million contract for Jason with a $7 million signing bonus.
Montae Reagor – SSG negotiated an amazing $18.1 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts, even though Montae had only started one game in his first 4-years in Denver. The contract made Montae the highest paid player on the Colts’ defense. On his rookie deal, his contract was greater than the contracts of the players drafted two and three picks before him.
Charles Tillman - SSG negotiated a 6-year, $41.5 million contract extension with $18.1 million guaranteed that keeps the promising cornerback with the Chicago Bears for the remainder of his career. The national media was surprised that Charles received a significantly larger contract than his teammate, Nathan Vasher, because Vasher has gone to the Pro Bowl and Charles has not.
Ty Warren – SSG reached an agreement with the New England Patriots on a 5-year, $36 million dollar contract extension, with $17.5 million guaranteed, despite Ty having two years left on his rookie contract. Ty is the only other Patriots player in franchise history to have his contract extended with two years left, the other player - Tom Brady.
Adam Carriker – The contract SSG negotiated for Adam Carriker, 13th pick in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft, represented the largest percentage increase for any contract in the first round – a 22% increase over the same pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. The 5-year, $14.5 million deal included $9.3 million guaranteed.
Packers represented (last year) Alvin Nnabuife
Competent agent. The maximum length of deal is 4 years.
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2nd Round pick A
Agent for Brian Brohm
Athletes First
9140 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine CA 92618
(949) 475-2222
(949) 475-1006 fax
info@athletesfirst.net
Other QB's Represented
Dereck Anderson Browns
Kyle Boller Ravens
John Beck Dolphins
Matt Cassel Patriots
John Booty 08 Viking draftee
Kerry Collins Titans
Trent Dilfer 49'ers
AJ Feely Eagles
Matt Hasselbeck Seahawks
Tim Hasselbeck
Joey Harrington Falcons
Chad Henne Dolphins 08 draftee
Carson Palmer Bengals
Kyle Orton Bears
Matt Schaub Texans
Other Clients to note:
John Lynch Broncos
Ahman Green Texans
Spencer Havner Packers
Ryan Powdrell Packers
Amani Toomer Giants
Reggie Wayne Colts
You can see why Brohm selected this agency.
Brohm's negotiation can be expected to be complicated.
I don't know which person at the agency is the lead negotiator.
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2nd Round pick B
Patrick Lee's agent
Todd Eric France
France Athlete Management Enterprises, Inc.
3500 Lenox Road NE, Suite 575
Atlanta, GA 30326
Nate Clemments
Ronnie Brown
Takeo Spikes
Kendrell Bell
Thomas Davis
Carlos Rogers
Aqib Talib
Keenan Burton
This agent I do not know much about. He is experienced but seems to avoid the media the way Rosenhaus seeks it.
No not Todd Franz
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3rd Round pick
Jermichael Finley's Agent
Peter Schaffer
All Pro Sports & Entertainment
36 Steele St Ste 100
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 320-4004
Fax: (303) 320-4019
Has negotiated over One Billion Dollars ($1,000,000,000) in NFL Contracts;
Represented successfully 2 Heisman Trophy Winners – Barry Sanders and Eddie George;
Only firm to have represented 2 top 3 NFL draft picks in the past 3 drafts – Braylon Edwards (2005) and Joe Thomas (2007)
37 Active NFL Contracts
Lito Sheppard
Joe Thomas
Eric Wright
Derrick Mason
Rudi Johnson
Samari Rolle
Jerome Bettis
Eddie George
Barry Sanders
Big time agent that should get the deal done without a holdout.
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4th Round pick A
Jeremy Thompson's agent
Also Matt Flynn's agent
William "Bill" Johnson
Profiles Sports, Inc.
3340 Peachtree Road, NE
Suite 1630
Atlanta GA, 30326
Phone
404) 842-7800Fax: (404) 842-7801
8 active NFL contracts negotiated.
Clients
Brian Urlacher
DeMarcus Ware
Charlie Whitehurst
Charles Grant
Rod Coleman
Jeff Backus
Ben Grubbs
Michael Bennett
Matt Flynn(Packer's 7th round pick)
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4th Round pick B
Josh Sitton's Agent
Jack Reale
Drew, Eckl & Farnham
880 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta GA, 30357
Phone
404) 885-6404Fax: (404) 876-0992
jreale@deflaw.com
website : http://www.deflaw.com/attorneys/atto...&attorneyid=48
Active Contracts Negotiated:7
Champ Bailey
Boss Bailey
Paul Johnson (Georgia Tech Head Coach)
This lawyer has a lot of irons in the fire besides Sports representation.
Sitton's contract could be very late compared to others drafted around him.
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5th Round pick
Breno Giacomini's agent
Jason T. Chayut
SPORTSTARS, INC.
Metropolitan Tower
142 West 57th Street
New York NY, 10019
Phone
212) 757-4044Fax: (201) 586-0314
Active Contracts Negotiated:20
Some players represented.
Deion Branch WR
Dunta Robinson CB
Sheldon Brown CB
Johnathan Joseph CB
Ko Simpson S
DeWayne White DE
Tim Jennings S
Andre Goodman CB
Langston Moore 03
This negotiation should not be a problem.
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7th Round A
Matt Flynn (Same as Jeremy Thompson above)
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7th Round B
Agent for Brett Swain
Bruce A. Tollner
REP 1 Sports Group
2 Corporate Park
Suite 106
Irvine CA, 92606
Phone
949) 748-6000Fax: (949) 748-6001
Active Contracts Negotiated:21
Mostly low level players like the Packers Joe Toledo and free agent Marviel Underwood
Exceptions being: Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, Ben Roethlisberger, Mark, Brunell, and Trent Edwards.
Brett Swain won't be holding out.
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