Poston suspended for 2 years by NFLPA

Mojo Rising · 07-28-2006, 07:34 PM

I understand the contempt for Agents and GM's, however, they do have a tough job. Look at Upshaw's comment that Agents are supposed to cater to the players. Poston was just trying to defend himself. He was villified for finding a fair court to fight his punishment.

Life of an agent. Kiss every athlete's but to get a client. If they don't get the client a good deal they're done. If they do they are roasted in forums like this.

CP also faces this. He catches heck for negotiating tough. Then, if he gives a guy a big contract that flops he is roasted again.

In an ideal world the NFL would have a slotting system for rookies. However, this is impossible because contracts aren't guaranteed.

There are exceptions like Rosenhaus who is bad for the NFL.

I understand that my viewpoint isn't popular but this is the nature of non-guaranteed contracts.

07-28-2006, 07:34 PM	#8
Mojo Rising Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: OC Casino cash: $10009560	I understand the contempt for Agents and GM's, however, they do have a tough job. Look at Upshaw's comment that Agents are supposed to cater to the players. Poston was just trying to defend himself. He was villified for finding a fair court to fight his punishment. Life of an agent. Kiss every athlete's but to get a client. If they don't get the client a good deal they're done. If they do they are roasted in forums like this. CP also faces this. He catches heck for negotiating tough. Then, if he gives a guy a big contract that flops he is roasted again. In an ideal world the NFL would have a slotting system for rookies. However, this is impossible because contracts aren't guaranteed. There are exceptions like Rosenhaus who is bad for the NFL. I understand that my viewpoint isn't popular but this is the nature of non-guaranteed contracts.
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