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sportscurmudgeon · 03-01-2004, 11:27 AM

Kellen Winslow Sr. is now a sports agent. But he isn't necessarily going to represent his son, Kellen Winslow, Jr. However, Winslow Sr. told Sports Business Journal that he has charged agents $2500 for the privilege of interviewing with Winslow Jr. Sounds like a good deal, no?

There is a minor problem. According to Gene Upshaw, this kind of thing violates the NFLPA code of ethics and might affect Winslow Sr.'s certification as an agent. Stay tuned. I have a feeling this story might get interesting.

BrudLee · 03-01-2004, 11:42 AM

In a world where retired athletes sully their reputations in a thousand different ways, Kellen Winslow, Sr. has found a way to distinguish himself. He reminds me of a Little League dad living vicariously through his son. His own legacy as a gamebreaking receiver is jeopardized by his comments and actions since retirement. Mr. Winslow, let your son be himself.

redrock-skins · 03-01-2004, 12:09 PM

Now that's funny, but enterprising! I say all the major agents should just tell Kellen Sr to kiss their a$$ and let Kellen Jr get a second rate deal.

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Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

Kellen Winslow Sr. is now a sports agent. But he isn't necessarily going to represent his son, Kellen Winslow, Jr. However, Winslow Sr. told Sports Business Journal that he has charged agents $2500 for the privilege of interviewing with Winslow Jr. Sounds like a good deal, no?

There is a minor problem. According to Gene Upshaw, this kind of thing violates the NFLPA code of ethics and might affect Winslow Sr.'s certification as an agent. Stay tuned. I have a feeling this story might get interesting.

Phinehas · 03-01-2004, 07:35 PM

Maybe charging agents $2500 a pop was the only way to get them to stop filling up his answering machine and spamming his email inbox?

--Phin

SmootSmack · 03-01-2004, 07:45 PM

Sean Taylor's and Larry Fitzgerald's parents are apparently doing the same thing

Daseal · 03-01-2004, 08:04 PM

Kellen won't get a bum deal no matter who his agent is. He should say forget it and just higher a lawyer to check over the contract!

Sports, maybe you can expand a bit farther, what exactly does an agent do for a player? I'm guessing he looks over contracts makes sure everything is good for the player, and deals with negotiations. Anything else?

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-01-2004, 08:19 PM

Wait a sec....these guys want agents to pay thousands so teams can pay them millions? Dumb and classless. Still, I might do the same.

03-01-2004, 11:27 AM	#1
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Sports Business Journal Kellen Winslow Sr. is now a sports agent. But he isn't necessarily going to represent his son, Kellen Winslow, Jr. However, Winslow Sr. told Sports Business Journal that he has charged agents $2500 for the privilege of interviewing with Winslow Jr. Sounds like a good deal, no? There is a minor problem. According to Gene Upshaw, this kind of thing violates the NFLPA code of ethics and might affect Winslow Sr.'s certification as an agent. Stay tuned. I have a feeling this story might get interesting. __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...

03-01-2004, 11:42 AM	#2
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	In a world where retired athletes sully their reputations in a thousand different ways, Kellen Winslow, Sr. has found a way to distinguish himself. He reminds me of a Little League dad living vicariously through his son. His own legacy as a gamebreaking receiver is jeopardized by his comments and actions since retirement. Mr. Winslow, let your son be himself. __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

03-01-2004, 07:35 PM	#4
Phinehas Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 106	Maybe charging agents $2500 a pop was the only way to get them to stop filling up his answering machine and spamming his email inbox? --Phin

03-01-2004, 07:45 PM	#5
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Sean Taylor's and Larry Fitzgerald's parents are apparently doing the same thing

03-01-2004, 08:04 PM	#6
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Kellen won't get a bum deal no matter who his agent is. He should say forget it and just higher a lawyer to check over the contract! Sports, maybe you can expand a bit farther, what exactly does an agent do for a player? I'm guessing he looks over contracts makes sure everything is good for the player, and deals with negotiations. Anything else?

03-01-2004, 08:19 PM	#7
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	Wait a sec....these guys want agents to pay thousands so teams can pay them millions? Dumb and classless. Still, I might do the same.

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