Leigh Steinberg
Leigh Steinberg
Leigh William Steinbergis an American sports agent. During his 41-year career, Steinberg has represented over 300 professional athletes in football, baseball, basketball, boxing, and Olympic sports. He has represented the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft a record eight times, a milestone unmatched within the sports industry. Steinberg is later credited as the real life inspiration of the sports agent from Cameron Crowe's film Jerry Maguire in 1996...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth27 March 1949
CountryUnited States of America
The Redskins have done an excellent job of restructuring a number of contracts in anticipation of a deal (on the agreement) not being consummated.
We didn't sign any long-term national product commitments because we were hoping what happened would happen.
They used their college track coaches, the weight room on campus.
That one city is absolutely incredible in terms of the voracious nature of their appetite for anything associated with the Steelers in general and Ben specifically. There is a love affair going on with Ben and that city. He has a blue-collar work ethic with a touch of charisma.
That night was a very special time to him.
There was no doubt who was running the show. Reggie was asking the questions, taking the notes, using the laptop. He was in control of the situation.
As for football in L.A., it's going to take a loooong time before another team comes here.
This is a most unusual situation. It's hard to remember three more colorful or marketable figures coming out of college football.
It is not in your interest to pull one over on the other side and get them to make a bad deal. You want the situation to be justifiable and reasonable while getting what you want. The two of you might be doing deals in the future.
Our field has exploded. More games being shown on television means more shows to comment on those games, which means more periodicals, more advertising, and an incredible number of new jobs created.
He was disappointed, but he's pretty resolute that he wants to play football. He's only 28. At the end of the year, he'll only be 29. He is still intent on having a career in the National Football League.
He would love to play in New York.
Matt is a dominating franchise quarterback who should be picked at the top of the first round.
I am not prepared to comment because it is a confidential matter. Any league officials who are sources for this ought to be fired. Ricky Williams has been in the best behavioral mode I have ever seen him in. I think it's important that no one rushes to judgment or jumps the gun on any reactions.