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Ask Brett Tessler

Jimi said:
Brett im curious, whats your take on the somewhat scary thought of no salary cap. How will that change things( i assume dramatically)
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Sounds great to me.
 
Brett,
Can you tell us a little bit about the college players that you are representing in the upcoming draft? Thanks!
 
jnobes7 said:
hello brett, i am currently in process of achieving a bachelors in accounting and then going to decide on a law school after, i thought about being an agent but i figure the business was too full and i dont want to represent swimmers or ping pong players i would like to get into professional football or basketball, you say you run your agency yourself

1. have you worked for a company type agency like Drew Rosenhaus is and if so how is it different from representing yourself so to speak?

2. how did you start yourself, (ie how many clients did you start with and how many employees work for you and what do they do to make your job easier. and as the boss if you have employees what part of the business do you construct.
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For a short period of time I worked at Dan Marino's marketing firm when I was starting out, but I've been on my own ever since. Right now I don't believe any employee could do the job for my clients as well as I do it myself and that's why I work alone. Unlike alot of other agents, EVERYTHING concerning my clients goes through me. Good luck with school.
 
Dolphins_SR66 said:
Brett -

Thanks for the response. I just learned something new, as I didnt know membership was mandatory.

I suspect as a member you have an equal voice in votes, etc. Aside from that, what does Membership provide an agent or anyone really that is part of this association?
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just wondering if you missed this question? Are you allowed to talk about membership benefits? If not, I understand. Thanks.
 
Dolphins_SR66 said:
just wondering if you missed this question? Are you allowed to talk about membership benefits? If not, I understand. Thanks.
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The main membership benefit is being allowed to operate as an NFLPA certified contract advisor. Other than that, there are no real "benefits" to speak of.
 
Brett-

I really like the wr out of Wyoming that you are representing- Bouknight (sp) Have you any idea what round he may go and do the Dolphins have any interest in him? I think he would be a great #3 as a rookie and could easily work his way into the #2 spot in the next couple of years. Thanks!
 
Marino Forever said:
Brett-

I really like the wr out of Wyoming that you are representing- Bouknight (sp) Have you any idea what round he may go and do the Dolphins have any interest in him? I think he would be a great #3 as a rookie and could easily work his way into the #2 spot in the next couple of years. Thanks!
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Jovon Bouknight has been as productive as any receiver in the nation. He's the Mountain West's all-time leading receiver, and among current Division I players he ranks 3rd in receptions, 3rd in receiving yards, 3rd in TD's, 4th in all-purpose yardage, and 6th in kick return yards. As far as his draft status goes, a lot of it will be determined by how well he runs at the Combine. He's not a blazing fast guy, and a lot of teams make the mistake of getting too caught up in 40 times. To be honest, right now it's too early to tell which teams will have the most interest in anybody.
 
Hey Brett,

Are agents afraid to be honest to their NFL clients who are nearing the end of their career?

For instance, Sam Madison has stated that he is unwilling to take a pay cut...when we all know that Sam will not make what he is scheduled to make with Miami or another team. Do agents tap their players on the shoulder and say, "if you just keep your mouth shut and play the game you will end up making more money by extending your career."

For instance, we had a WR w/ talent (Gadsden)...but, because of his constant demands for more money, he shorted his career by a couple of years. The market set his value and his career ended needlessly early.

For instance, a player like TO who has seriously damaged his ability to make more money by demanding to make more money and NOT demonstrating the capability to be a team player.

Are agents honest enough to confront a player's greed and inflated self-view?
 
PhinstiGator said:
Hey Brett,

Are agents afraid to be honest to their NFL clients who are nearing the end of their career?

For instance, Sam Madison has stated that he is unwilling to take a pay cut...when we all know that Sam will not make what he is scheduled to make with Miami or another team. Do agents tap their players on the shoulder and say, "if you just keep your mouth shut and play the game you will end up making more money by extending your career."

For instance, we had a WR w/ talent (Gadsden)...but, because of his constant demands for more money, he shorted his career by a couple of years. The market set his value and his career ended needlessly early.

For instance, a player like TO who has seriously damaged his ability to make more money by demanding to make more money and NOT demonstrating the capability to be a team player.

Are agents honest enough to confront a player's greed and inflated self-view?
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Good ones are.
 
Hey Brett,

I haven't read through all the pages so sorry if this was asked already. I'm just curious if you have or would ever represent someone that didn't play in college, but are still trying to make it in the league. Just wondering if it's a common thing or something agents and NFL teams in general shy away from. Thanks.
 
Brett...just wondering...
Would it be, for lack of a better word, ethical for Drew Rosenbomb to ask the Fins to take a certain offer on a TO (since he's down to nearly his last opportunity) in exchange for a quick settlement with another of Drew's clients that are on the Fins ?? Does that sort of bartering go on between teams and agents. I don't mean in respect to shorting one players contract for the next, but a kind of "You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours ? "
 
NoLimit84 said:
Hey Brett,

I haven't read through all the pages so sorry if this was asked already. I'm just curious if you have or would ever represent someone that didn't play in college, but are still trying to make it in the league. Just wondering if it's a common thing or something agents and NFL teams in general shy away from. Thanks.
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Very few players have ever made it in the NFL without first playing in college. In fact, the only guy I can think of in recent history was Eric Swann of the Cardinals. If somebody didn't play college, they would first have to get noticed in another league (Arena, Arena2, Canada, etc.) and even those are very difficult to get into. There's no doubt that it would be a one in a million chance at best, and right now I wouldn't be willing or able to take it on.
 
good football books

Whatsup Brett,
I go to St. John's University and I have to write a paper for my Sports Management class (my major) about a book that was written by a sports manager. I want to find a book that will actually interest me so if you can recommend any good books written by general managers or anyone associated with the football world it would be much appreciated. Thanks.
 
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