Giants Cut Arrington, Emmons, Petigout, and Morton

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

first off, all players are going to stand by their agents, especially ones you have had your whole career. He acknoledged the over sight by his agent, he said he wasnt worried about the contract, he said he was all ready a rich man, that playing in DC was the most important thing, more than the 6 million. Danny and LaVar were very close, until this whole contract thing, which the NFLPA forced the arbitration thing. Lavar wanted it dropped. they wouldn't let it drop.

Players fire agents regularly. It doesn't happen often, but it happens w/several players every year.
Standing by your agent against Snyder is one thing, if you really believe them. But going up against the nflpa when they have basically presented all the evidence & said guility is another. Lavar seemed to have something for putting up an ideological stand, like when he refused to let the nfl sell his jersey, even though he stood to make $ from it.
I'm all for standing up for what you believe, but in business you have to be smart about picking your battles. Lavar hasn't been unfortunately.
Of course the nflpa got involved, they don't want agents signing contracts & then turning around and saying "wait, you left out $6mil! I know I signed the contract, but we want the $6mil anyway!"
I always loved Lavar & would like to think he was in the right in the dispute, but in all I don't think he handled it any better than the Skins, who he accused of slighting him. It's a pretty big deal to say publicly that your employer cheated you & side w/your agent that actually signed the deal. My advice to anyone w/a job is to not do that!