Villain The Foe Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Darron Lee's mom quits job as broadcaster to be son's manager 3SHARES SHARE TWEET EMAIL By: Connor Hughes | 19 minutes ago Darron Lee has a new manager. Err, mom-ager, that is. According to the Columbus Dispatch, the Jets’ rookie linebacker has hired his mom, Candice Lee, to be his manager. Candice, a broadcaster for WCMH-TV, will leave her job to help her son. “I want to be there for many of his games and working weekends would not be conducive to traveling to see him play,” Candice said,per ESPN. “Plus, it was time. I have been in the business for 19 years.” A first-round pick in this year’s draft, Candice reportedly gave her 90-day notice the day after her son was selected. According to ESPN, Candice will “devote her time to handling her son’s off-the-field affairs, including endorsements and marketing.” Right now, Lee is one of five first-round picks that has yet to sign his rookie deal. Despite not being under contract, Lee has been in attendance for each Jets’ OTA and minicamp practices. When he signs his contract, Lee’s deal is expected to be for four years and worth $10.2 million, according to ESPN. *** Connor Hughes covers the Jets and is the managing editor of Jets Wire.He can be reached on Twitter (@Connor_J_Hughes), Instagram (@ConnorHughesNFL) or via email (chughes@usatoday.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Boiled down to simple terms. Son gets big contract / why work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainejet Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 It won't be very long before she's back in broadcasting. Managing her son is a pretty dumb move. Darron Lee is not going to have a very long career. He's so small that even if he cannot manage to play the game at a high level, he'll be injury prone. He's simply too small to make a huge, long term effect for the better. He'll never make the pro bowl or anything like that. At best, we are looking at a little guy that can cover the wheel route. At worst, that pick has bust written all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, Mainejet said: It won't be very long before she's back in broadcasting. Managing her son is a pretty dumb move. Darron Lee is not going to have a very long career. He's so small that even if he cannot manage to play the game at a high level, he'll be injury prone. He's simply too small to make a huge, long term effect for the better. He'll never make the pro bowl or anything like that. At best, we are looking at a little guy that can cover the wheel route. At worst, that pick has bust written all over it. STOP being so damn NEGATIVE there are 31 other NFL teams you can go root for damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share Posted June 19, 2016 4 minutes ago, Mainejet said: It won't be very long before she's back in broadcasting. Managing her son is a pretty dumb move. Darron Lee is not going to have a very long career. He's so small that even if he cannot manage to play the game at a high level, he'll be injury prone. He's simply too small to make a huge, long term effect for the better. He'll never make the pro bowl or anything like that. At best, we are looking at a little guy that can cover the wheel route. At worst, that pick has bust written all over it. Im starting to think that "Maine" part of your name is becoming more and more telling. You sure you're not a Patriots fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 More like Complainjet, AMIRITE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetrider Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 3 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: STOP being so damn NEGATIVE there are 31 other NFL teams you can go root for damn. That's actually quite positive for Mainejet. He said Lee's mom would be back in broadcasting not on a street corner selling midnight tricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Boiled down to simple terms. Son gets big contract / why work. She would have served him better just buying more groceries each week so he could get bigger. Smurf LB's in the NFL usually don't work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 45 minutes ago, Kleckineau said: Boiled down to simple terms. Son gets big contract / why work. Lol! Exactly. Darron said, "mom, you don't have to work no more", mom said, OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share Posted June 19, 2016 6 minutes ago, PatsFanTX said: She would have served him better just buying more groceries each week so he could get bigger. Smurf LB's in the NFL usually don't work out. Usually, until they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 21 minutes ago, PatsFanTX said: She would have served him better just buying more groceries each week so he could get bigger. Smurf LB's in the NFL usually don't work out. Come on man even on Fathers Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 When did 232 become small for a LB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 3 minutes ago, SenorGato said: When did 232 become small for a LB? He's the same size as Bobby Wagner. How's that working out for the Seahawks? Plus, he'll play behind 3 guys bigger & stronger than the Seahawks front excluding Bennett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPitch Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Aside from the nonsense... How smart of a move is this for him? So he doeant have an agent like everybody else,? Red flags... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detectivekimble Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 35 minutes ago, PatsFanTX said: She would have served him better just buying more groceries each week so he could get bigger. Smurf LB's in the NFL usually don't work out. Telvin Smith - 6'3", 223lbs Lavonte David - 6'1", 233lbs Bobby Wagner - 6'0", 240lbs Sean Lee - 6'2", 238lbs Malcom Smith - 6'0", 225lbs Thomas Davis - 6'1", 235lbs Paul Posluszny - 6'2", 240lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detectivekimble Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 17 minutes ago, SenorGato said: When did 232 become small for a LB? It's not. He's about the same size as most of the best LBs in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Like MJ knows a ******* thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snell41 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 It won't be very long before she's back in broadcasting. Managing her son is a pretty dumb move. Darron Lee is not going to have a very long career. He's so small that even if he cannot manage to play the game at a high level, he'll be injury prone. He's simply too small to make a huge, long term effect for the better. He'll never make the pro bowl or anything like that. At best, we are looking at a little guy that can cover the wheel route. At worst, that pick has bust written all over it. Talk to your doctor to see if Latuda is right for you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Like MJ knows a ******* thing. They don't sell green kool aide in Maine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 40 minutes ago, PatsFanTX said: They don't sell green kool aide in Maine. They sell cheat juice there though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 She'll probably make way more money now. There's no money in broadcasting. Trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 broadcasting ? is she hot ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I like this. She is a professional woman who probably has a pretty good BS meter and that first contract does not set you up for life anymore ,even as a round 1 pick. Keep the reins on the spending and make that money grow over the next few years. If he cannot trust his Mom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtina Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 4 hours ago, HighPitch said: Aside from the nonsense... How smart of a move is this for him? So he doeant have an agent like everybody else,? Red flags... Sanchez's brother was his manager and seemed to do pretty well IIRC. I think he had an agent besides, as well. Seems like it's a requirement now to join the NFL to have a broadcaster mother. Eli Apple's mom apparently is one too and who I thought this was about at first. I think she is staying in broadcasting and I seem to recall something about her joining ESPN. That sounds like an even smarter move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 4 hours ago, PatsFanTX said: She would have served him better just buying more groceries each week so he could get bigger. Smurf LB's in the NFL usually don't work out. Whats your excuse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 5 hours ago, HighPitch said: Aside from the nonsense... How smart of a move is this for him? So he doeant have an agent like everybody else,? Red flags... wonder if she's still wiping his ass too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detectivekimble Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 5 hours ago, HighPitch said: Aside from the nonsense... How smart of a move is this for him? So he doeant have an agent like everybody else,? Red flags... An agent and manager are not the same thing. And Lee is about as high as a character kid as you will see in the NFL. I'm sure his mom has something to do with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 6 hours ago, HighPitch said: Aside from the nonsense... How smart of a move is this for him? So he doeant have an agent like everybody else,? Red flags... With the rookie slotting pay scale, there's really not all that much for an agent to do on a rookie contract. May as well give mom that 10%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Where's dads cut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 1 hour ago, slats said: With the rookie slotting pay scale, there's really not all that much for an agent to do on a rookie contract. May as well give mom that 10%. True. Maccagnan alluded to this last month as well. He's just waiting to see how much he could get in guarantees, but even if he misses out a little it won't be a tremendous difference. An agent isn't going to help him get millions more in guarantees. Rookie contracts shouldn't be worth the same percentage as veteran/FA deals, where the agent doesn't have both a floor and a ceiling, a general framework of the guaranteed amount through slotting, and only 1 team to talk to. Really, how much value is an agent adding here beyond making sure Lee isn't screwed by unscrupulously tricky contract language? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 35 minutes ago, Sperm Edwards said: unscrupulously did you get that right the first time ? I would have to edit it 3 times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TampaJet Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I believe that O'Dell Beckham's Mom is his manager too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 13 hours ago, Mainejet said: It won't be very long before she's back in broadcasting. Managing her son is a pretty dumb move. Darron Lee is not going to have a very long career. He's so small that even if he cannot manage to play the game at a high level, he'll be injury prone. He's simply too small to make a huge, long term effect for the better. He'll never make the pro bowl or anything like that. At best, we are looking at a little guy that can cover the wheel route. At worst, that pick has bust written all over it. Because being 6' 1" means all th s things. Its hard to be as wrong as you are. Is this an act? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCP63 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 This will certainly only end well. When family gets involved in pro athletes' lives, only good things can happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio State NY Jets fan Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Maybe it was just time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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