Comments on: Concept To Colossus http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2007/04/06/concept-to-colossus/ A blog for sports agents: Discussing sports business news, Sports Law, and other interesting sports related material Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:46:37 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Nicholas http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2007/04/06/concept-to-colossus/comment-page-1/#comment-24480 Nicholas Mon, 09 Apr 2007 23:37:52 +0000 http://www.dhpromo.com/blog/?p=411#comment-24480 Man... James Posey -- Nightmare client of the week... as soon as you mention his name look what happens. Man… James Posey — Nightmare client of the week… as soon as you mention his name look what happens.

]]> By: Chris http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2007/04/06/concept-to-colossus/comment-page-1/#comment-24352 Chris Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:30:20 +0000 http://www.dhpromo.com/blog/?p=411#comment-24352 In the past year or so CAA has lost some talented players as clients. Tony Gonzalez and Byron Leftwich elected to take all of their marketing to another company, Adrian Peterson hired CAA to do only his contract negotiation this year and then went with a smaller firm for his marketing. It looks as if Leinart is looking for a new marketing company, Tomlinson and the Mannings are still represented, marketing wise, by IMG. In the past year or so CAA has lost some talented players as clients. Tony Gonzalez and Byron Leftwich elected to take all of their marketing to another company, Adrian Peterson hired CAA to do only his contract negotiation this year and then went with a smaller firm for his marketing.

It looks as if Leinart is looking for a new marketing company, Tomlinson and the Mannings are still represented, marketing wise, by IMG.

]]> By: Tucker Finley http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2007/04/06/concept-to-colossus/comment-page-1/#comment-24340 Tucker Finley Sun, 08 Apr 2007 20:22:08 +0000 http://www.dhpromo.com/blog/?p=411#comment-24340 Lucky for Ian Greengross, those happen to be two top players (in my mind) in the draft this year. Addai must have been a steal... Lucky for Ian Greengross, those happen to be two top players (in my mind) in the draft this year. Addai must have been a steal…

]]> By: Chris http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2007/04/06/concept-to-colossus/comment-page-1/#comment-24318 Chris Sun, 08 Apr 2007 14:44:50 +0000 http://www.dhpromo.com/blog/?p=411#comment-24318 Sports agents have tried the conglomerate before IMG, SFX, Octagon, granted this kicks it up another notch, but look at this year's draft class. CAA got Quinn, Peterson (not his marketing), Aaron Ross, Michael Griffin, McCauley, Branch, Ray McDonald, Ray Kahil, and that's about it. That is a very strong draft class, but look at who they didn't get and you'll see many more quality players. Likely they'll end up with 3 of the top 10 and 6 or so first rounders, that's very solid, but far from dominating. Keep an eye on Ian Greengross, he's an up and coming agent. He's co-representing Dwayne Jarrett and Amobi Okoye this year, snagged Addai last year. Sports agents have tried the conglomerate before IMG, SFX, Octagon, granted this kicks it up another notch, but look at this year’s draft class. CAA got Quinn, Peterson (not his marketing), Aaron Ross, Michael Griffin, McCauley, Branch, Ray McDonald, Ray Kahil, and that’s about it. That is a very strong draft class, but look at who they didn’t get and you’ll see many more quality players. Likely they’ll end up with 3 of the top 10 and 6 or so first rounders, that’s very solid, but far from dominating.

Keep an eye on Ian Greengross, he’s an up and coming agent. He’s co-representing Dwayne Jarrett and Amobi Okoye this year, snagged Addai last year.

]]> By: Tanner Harris http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2007/04/06/concept-to-colossus/comment-page-1/#comment-24291 Tanner Harris Sun, 08 Apr 2007 09:28:06 +0000 http://www.dhpromo.com/blog/?p=411#comment-24291 I read the article. Optimism is great, but with CAA hiring agents as well as contracting with high profile players, I see a monopoly coming out of the woodworks. I know there are a lot of athletes who need people to handle their contracts etc. With this new trend taking place, it's difficult to see where the sports agency business will be in 4-5 years? I read the article. Optimism is great, but with CAA hiring agents as well as contracting with high profile players, I see a monopoly coming out of the woodworks. I know there are a lot of athletes who need people to handle their contracts etc. With this new trend taking place, it’s difficult to see where the sports agency business will be in 4-5 years?

]]> By: Darren http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2007/04/06/concept-to-colossus/comment-page-1/#comment-24243 Darren Sun, 08 Apr 2007 00:06:28 +0000 http://www.dhpromo.com/blog/?p=411#comment-24243 I think this also depends on that agent's preference. There is no general right or wrong path. If you are the type who will thrive in a large agency with a lot of existing tools to assist your efforts, then apply for a job there. If you want to help build a small agency, try that out. Or maybe you have it in you to start your own agency.. :) I think this also depends on that agent’s preference. There is no general right or wrong path. If you are the type who will thrive in a large agency with a lot of existing tools to assist your efforts, then apply for a job there. If you want to help build a small agency, try that out. Or maybe you have it in you to start your own agency.. :)

]]> By: Tucker Finley http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2007/04/06/concept-to-colossus/comment-page-1/#comment-24242 Tucker Finley Sat, 07 Apr 2007 23:45:38 +0000 http://www.dhpromo.com/blog/?p=411#comment-24242 I agree, a client must feel like the agency is thinking about him and his needs/wants. A smaller agency might be best for the player, but should an agent work for a larger agency like CAA, or should an agent work for a smaller sports agency? I agree, a client must feel like the agency is thinking about him and his needs/wants. A smaller agency might be best for the player, but should an agent work for a larger agency like CAA, or should an agent work for a smaller sports agency?

]]> By: C.Levi http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2007/04/06/concept-to-colossus/comment-page-1/#comment-24152 C.Levi Fri, 06 Apr 2007 23:23:30 +0000 http://www.dhpromo.com/blog/?p=411#comment-24152 I agree, I think a player will go with whom he feels comfortable with. One of things that CAA has over "Joe Shmo" agent is all the "toys" they use for recruiting to get that player. I agree, I think a player will go with whom he feels comfortable with. One of things that CAA has over “Joe Shmo” agent is all the “toys” they use for recruiting to get that player.

]]> By: Chris http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2007/04/06/concept-to-colossus/comment-page-1/#comment-24150 Chris Fri, 06 Apr 2007 22:46:13 +0000 http://www.dhpromo.com/blog/?p=411#comment-24150 I had a discussion on this topic when CAA acquired Condon, Kremer, Dogra, Steiner, etc. Another agent told me he was irate because he felt CAA would sign everyone, I told him CAA would be highly selective on who they signed. Dogra was a sniper recruiter before, imagine what he'll do with CAA and everything they can provide behind him. Football wise CAA will sign 10 guys a year or so. Their class this year is pretty nice, but not that stellar. Quinn is their only star marketing client (Peterson hired former IMG employee Bill Henkel to do his marketing). They have then a bunch of defensive guys that aren't at the top of marketers wish lists. They'll struggle to sign multiple QB's out of college a year, for some reason it is a major urban myth with football players that the same agency can't represent similar players competing for draft spots. On the the hoops side of things Leon Rose will sign 3 or 4 guys a year, but Bill Duffy and Arn Tellem will continue to get their share of players, with or without the entertainment factor CAA brings to the table. When it comes down to it, most players will select the agent that is the best fit for them, if they want to do some acting on the side or are super marketable they may opt for CAA, but CAA is not going to be the only show in town. I had a discussion on this topic when CAA acquired Condon, Kremer, Dogra, Steiner, etc. Another agent told me he was irate because he felt CAA would sign everyone, I told him CAA would be highly selective on who they signed. Dogra was a sniper recruiter before, imagine what he’ll do with CAA and everything they can provide behind him. Football wise CAA will sign 10 guys a year or so. Their class this year is pretty nice, but not that stellar. Quinn is their only star marketing client (Peterson hired former IMG employee Bill Henkel to do his marketing). They have then a bunch of defensive guys that aren’t at the top of marketers wish lists.

They’ll struggle to sign multiple QB’s out of college a year, for some reason it is a major urban myth with football players that the same agency can’t represent similar players competing for draft spots.

On the the hoops side of things Leon Rose will sign 3 or 4 guys a year, but Bill Duffy and Arn Tellem will continue to get their share of players, with or without the entertainment factor CAA brings to the table.

When it comes down to it, most players will select the agent that is the best fit for them, if they want to do some acting on the side or are super marketable they may opt for CAA, but CAA is not going to be the only show in town.

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