faba Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Sources: QB Leinart fires agent Steinberg ESPN.com AP Matt Leinart, who worked out for scouts on his own field at pro day, is looking for new representation. Former USC quarterback Matt Leinart has already called his first pre-draft audible by firing Leigh Steinberg as his agent, sources with the NFL Players Association told ESPN's Chris Mortensen. Leinart filed the necessary paperwork with the players' union on Monday, the sources said, and now has a five-day waiting period before he can hire another contract representative. Neither Leinart nor Steinberg could be reached for comment and the reason for the agent's dismissal was not immediately clear. Leinart is projected to be the first quarterback chosen in the NFL draft on April 29. It is the second major blow for Steinberg, who also was recently fired by USC tackle Winston Justice, also a projected first-round pick. Justice has hired Gary Uberstine as his new agent. Leinart is currently represented on the marketing front by Creative Artists Agency. Last week, agent Tom Condon, who represents both Peyton and Eli Manning, left IMG for CAA. This caused speculation in the industry over Leinart's next move -- whether he would leave Steinberg to be represented by CAA in entirety or drop his affiliation with CAA to avoid a potential conflict. Steinberg has represented the first pick in the NFL draft eight times. Several past standout quarterbacks including Hall of Famer Steve Young, Warren Moon and Troy Aikman were among his clients. He represents current starting quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger and Mark Brunell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4HCrew Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Maybe an athlete tired of being a puppet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I think Steinberg probably said that he was going to have a hard time getting him a big contract. Probably said something like, "The market isn't hot right now for noodle arm QBs". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I think Steinberg probably said that he was going to have a hard time getting him a big contract. Probably said something like, "The market isn't hot right now for noodle arm QBs". To which Condon replied, "Dude, if you're a QB with a noodle arm, you want ME getting you a contract." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greensince69 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Lienhart is afraid he is droping out of the first 3 picks and is afraid Stienberg is not hyping him enough. Stienberg is probably telling him the truth, that it all depends how the draft falls and who trades for what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisYearsModel Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Sources: QB Leinart fires agent Steinberg ESPN.com AP Matt Leinart, who worked out for scouts on his own field at pro day, is looking for new representation. Former USC quarterback Matt Leinart has already called his first pre-draft audible by firing Leigh Steinberg as his agent, sources with the NFL Players Association told ESPN's Chris Mortensen. Leinart filed the necessary paperwork with the players' union on Monday, the sources said, and now has a five-day waiting period before he can hire another contract representative. Neither Leinart nor Steinberg could be reached for comment and the reason for the agent's dismissal was not immediately clear. Leinart is projected to be the first quarterback chosen in the NFL draft on April 29. It is the second major blow for Steinberg, who also was recently fired by USC tackle Winston Justice, also a projected first-round pick. Justice has hired Gary Uberstine as his new agent. Leinart is currently represented on the marketing front by Creative Artists Agency. Last week, agent Tom Condon, who represents both Peyton and Eli Manning, left IMG for CAA. This caused speculation in the industry over Leinart's next move -- whether he would leave Steinberg to be represented by CAA in entirety or drop his affiliation with CAA to avoid a potential conflict. Steinberg has represented the first pick in the NFL draft eight times. Several past standout quarterbacks including Hall of Famer Steve Young, Warren Moon and Troy Aikman were among his clients. He represents current starting quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger and Mark Brunell. After the deal T.O. got in Dallas, maybe he is going to go with Drew Rosenhaus. LOL! THAT would be a reason not to pick him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireJet38 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Jews not sticking together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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