Tag Archives: CAA

Wed, Nov 4 2009
Jason Bay Is No Urbon Myth

Jason Bay Is No Urbon Myth

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Don’t tell Creative Artists Agency (CAA) that the company is #2 to anyone in any sport.  They just don’t want to hear it.  Even in baseball, where Scott Boras is known as the king of the... 

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Thu, Aug 13 2009
Mayo Is Searching For A New Combo Of Advisors

Mayo Is Searching For A New Combo Of Advisors

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Yesterday, Liz Mullen of SportsBusiness Journal tweeted that O.J. Mayo, the Memphis Grizzlies guard going into his sophomore season in the NBA, has dropped both his marketing agency and contractual advisor. ... 

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Tue, Aug 11 2009
NFL Agent Recruitment Strategy

NFL Agent Recruitment Strategy

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With Malcolm Jenkins coming to an agreement with the New Orleans Saints late Sunday night, the holdout party of 7 dropped to a smaller table of 6.  Those remaining unsigned, along with their representation... 

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Wed, Aug 5 2009
Where We Sit With The First Round Picks

Where We Sit With The First Round Picks

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The signing deadline for players drafted in the 2009 MLB Rule 4 Draft is less than two weeks away.  In fact, players and their advisors have 12 more days to come to agreement with MLB organizations. ... 

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Tue, Aug 4 2009
When Will Jenkins Come Marching In?

When Will Jenkins Come Marching In?

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First round NFL deals are moving along slower than a snail’s pace.  We saw this coming, though.  That said, New Orleans Saints fans are not happy that their first round pick, Malcolm Jenkins,... 

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Tue, Jul 28 2009
First Round NFL Deals May Take A While

First Round NFL Deals May Take A While

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I’d like to think that there is nothing true about this post, but I am not naive enough to believe that it is far from reality.  The post was written by Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com.  He... 

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Tue, Jul 21 2009
Is Creative Artists Agency Unstoppable?

Is Creative Artists Agency Unstoppable?

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After reading the article I wrote yesterday on CAA’s acquisition of CSMG’s President, Henry Thomas, and all of his clients, I realized that I did not spend enough time talking about the implications... 

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Mon, Jul 20 2009
Is CSMG Something Of The Past?

Is CSMG Something Of The Past?

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What do Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Devin Harris, Udonis Haslem, Dee Brown, Anthony Parker, Ronnie Brewer, Michael Finley, Shaun Livingston, Quinton Ross, Denham Brown, Marcus Taylor, Loukas Mavrokefalidis,... 

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Tue, Jun 2 2009
GMs Playing Favorites?

GMs Playing Favorites?

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First Andre Smith dropped Alvin Keels and GMG Sports for Rick Smith and Priority Sports.  Rumors circulated that Andre did this to raise his draft stock, because many teams felt more comfortable if Andre... 

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Thu, May 7 2009
Athletes First Leads All Agencies In Number Of Clients Selected

Athletes First Leads All Agencies In Number Of Clients Selected

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Neil Stratton runs an excellent web site, InsideTheLeague.com.  Daily, Neil discusses the latest agent/player rumors in the NFL.  Also, right around NFL draft time, Neil provides solid information regarding... 

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Wed, May 6 2009
CAA Acquires Another Important Piece Of IMG

CAA Acquires Another Important Piece Of IMG

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CAA is the old IMG, shot up with a dose of corporate steroids.  Its football division is leaps and bounds above its competition, in a sport where new entrants come into the fold every day trying to take... 

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Mon, Apr 27 2009
Some More NFL Draft Notes

Some More NFL Draft Notes

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Drew Rosenhaus did not have a single player taken in the first-round of this draft (he does represent the first pick of the 2nd round, Louis Delmas).  When’s the last time there was a Rosenhaus-free... 

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Sun, Apr 26 2009
NFL Draft Day 1 Notes – CAA In The Money

NFL Draft Day 1 Notes – CAA In The Money

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CAA clients Matthew Stafford, Jason Smith, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Knowshon Moreno, Brian Orakpo, Malcolm Jenkins, Brian Cushing, Josh Freeman, and Jeremy Maclin were selected in the first round.  CAA’s... 

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Mon, Apr 20 2009
CAA Is Going To Kill The NFL Draft

CAA Is Going To Kill The NFL Draft

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Last year, I broke down how the first round of the NFL Draft went down.  CAA led the pack with 6 clients selected in the first round.  CAA was followed by Maximum Sports (5), and Octagon, BEST, FAME,... 

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Thu, Apr 16 2009
Bill Neff Reveals Plans For Flynn and Devendorf

Bill Neff Reveals Plans For Flynn and Devendorf

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Bill Neff is a basketball agent at Saga Sports.  His NBA clients include Jason Hart, Demetris Nichols, Mike Taylor, Kevin Ollie, and Mike Wilks.  He also has some overseas clients, including former Syracuse... 

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Fri, Apr 3 2009
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (4/4/09)

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (4/4/09)

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Andrew Johnson absolutely killed it at his workout with the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints on hand.  Dynasty is two-years-old today.  Happy birthday to us.  Become a fan of Dynasty on Facebook. ... 

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Wed, Apr 1 2009
Darius Heyward-Bey Could Be One Of Nine CAA Clients Taken In The First Round

Darius Heyward-Bey Could Be One Of Nine CAA Clients Taken In The First Round

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Creative Artists Agency (CAA) seems to be doing a good job marketing one of the nine CAA clients that Brandon Thorn predicts will be selected in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft.  Darius... 

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Mon, Mar 30 2009
Leon Rose Speaking At Syracuse Law

Leon Rose Speaking At Syracuse Law

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The Syracuse University College of Law Entertainment & Sports Law Society is proud to host famed sports agent, Leon Rose on April 7th at 11:45 a.m. in Room 175 of the School of Law.  Rose is a New... 

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Mon, Mar 2 2009
UB School of Law Sports Institute

UB School of Law Sports Institute

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Calling all undergraduates and others interested in Sports Law and earning a Juris Doctor.  The University of Baltimore School of Law has decided to create a new institute specifically focused on law... 

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Sun, Feb 8 2009
Brandon Thorn’s 2009 NFL Mock Draft

Brandon Thorn’s 2009 NFL Mock Draft

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Last updated: April 24, 2009 (Also check out Thorn’s Big Board) Round 1 1. Detroit – QB Matthew Stafford ~ Georgia = If the Lions feel that Stafford is the best player in the draft then they... 

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