In this episode of the Athletes First Family Podcast, Brian Murphy, along with A.J. Stevens, sit down with David Mulugheta to discuss the intricacies of Deshaun Watson’s groundbreaking contracts. As a firm that has negotiated over $1.4 billion in quarterback deals, we bring firsthand experience in navigating high-stakes negotiations. Today, we’re breaking down both of Deshaun’s deals and the unique circumstances that shaped them.

Join us as we break down the challenges of negotiating with a head coach acting as a GM, the impact of the funding rule, and the key lessons we’ve learned along the way. From pushing boundaries to securing the best outcomes for our clients, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the business of sports.

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Timestamps:

00:00:27 - Today's Focus: Deshaun Watson's Deals

00:01:49 - Setting the Scene: Deshaun's Early Career and Contract Talks

00:02:56 - Patrick Mahomes' Deal and Its Influence on Negotiations

00:04:10 - Aiming to Surpass Mahomes' First Four-Year Cash Flow

00:04:29 - Texans' 10-Year Extension Offer and Why It Was Rejected

00:06:08 - David's Negotiation Strategy and Deshaun’s Value to the Texans

00:07:24 - Dealing with Bill O'Brien and Team Leadership

00:09:36 - Securing the Deal: Making Deshaun the Highest-Paid Quarterback

00:10:12 - Deshaun's Community Impact and Leadership 

00:12:30 - Unique Aspects of Negotiating with a Coach-GM

00:14:07 - Decision to Leave Houston and Requesting a Trade

00:16:41 - Narrowing Down Potential Teams and Deshaun’s Priorities

00:19:27 - Negotiating the Cleveland Deal and Maintaining Leverage

00:22:51 - Surpassing Mahomes' $45 Million Contract Value

00:25:10 - Browns’ Perspective: Acquiring a Proven Commodity

00:28:38 - The 100% Guaranteed Contract and Its NFL Impact

00:30:00 - Understanding the Funding Rule and Team Wealth

00:32:40 - Fully Guaranteed: Skill, Injury, and Cap Protections

00:34:52 - Lessons Learned: Negotiation, Adversity, and Pushing Boundaries

00:37:49 - Teasing the Next Episode: Jordan Love's Deal

In this episode of the Athletes First Family Podcast, Brian Murphy, along with A.J. Stevens, sit down with David Mulugheta to discuss the intricacies of Deshaun Watson&rsquo;s groundbreaking contracts. As a firm that has negotiated over $1.4 billion in quarterback deals, we bring firsthand experience in navigating high-stakes negotiations. Today, we&rsquo;re breaking down both of Deshaun&rsquo;s deals and the unique circumstances that shaped them.
Join us as we break down the challenges of negotiating with a head coach acting as a GM, the impact of the funding rule, and the key lessons we&rsquo;ve learned along the way. From pushing boundaries to securing the best outcomes for our clients, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the business of sports.
#deshaunwatson #nfl #sportspodcast
Learn More About Athletes First: <a href="https://athletesfirst.net">https://athletesfirst.net</a>
Follow Us On Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/athletesfirst">https://www.instagram.com/athletesfirst</a>
Subscribe To Our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AthletesFirstNetwork">https://www.youtube.com/@AthletesFirstNetwork</a>
Timestamps:
00:00:27 - Today's Focus: Deshaun Watson's Deals
00:01:49 - Setting the Scene: Deshaun's Early Career and Contract Talks
00:02:56 - Patrick Mahomes' Deal and Its Influence on Negotiations
00:04:10 - Aiming to Surpass Mahomes' First Four-Year Cash Flow
00:04:29 - Texans' 10-Year Extension Offer and Why It Was Rejected
00:06:08 - David's Negotiation Strategy and Deshaun&rsquo;s Value to the Texans
00:07:24 - Dealing with Bill O'Brien and Team Leadership
00:09:36 - Securing the Deal: Making Deshaun the Highest-Paid Quarterback
00:10:12 - Deshaun's Community Impact and Leadership&nbsp;
00:12:30 - Unique Aspects of Negotiating with a Coach-GM
00:14:07 - Decision to Leave Houston and Requesting a Trade
00:16:41 - Narrowing Down Potential Teams and Deshaun&rsquo;s Priorities
00:19:27 - Negotiating the Cleveland Deal and Maintaining Leverage
00:22:51 - Surpassing Mahomes' $45 Million Contract Value
00:25:10 - Browns&rsquo; Perspective: Acquiring a Proven Commodity
00:28:38 - The 100% Guaranteed Contract and Its NFL Impact
00:30:00 - Understanding the Funding Rule and Team Wealth
00:32:40 - Fully Guaranteed: Skill, Injury, and Cap Protections
00:34:52 - Lessons Learned: Negotiation, Adversity, and Pushing Boundaries
00:37:49 - Teasing the Next Episode: Jordan Love's Deal

What happens in the room when billion-dollar NFL quarterback contracts are negotiated? Athletes First agents take you behind closed doors, sharing never-before-heard stories of record-breaking deals for Justin Herbert, Deshaun Watson, Dak Prescott and more. With $1.4 Billion in current QB contracts, these powerful agents reveal how relationships are built, negotiations unfold, and NFL history is made. Join VP AJ Stevens, CEO Brian Murphy and Athletes First’s team of super agents for unprecedented access to football's biggest deals.

What happens in the room when billion-dollar NFL quarterback contracts are negotiated? Athletes First agents take you behind closed doors, sharing never-before-heard stories of record-breaking deals for Justin Herbert, Deshaun Watson, Dak Prescott and more. With $1.4 Billion in current QB contracts, these powerful agents reveal how relationships are built, negotiations unfold, and NFL history is made.&nbsp;Join VP AJ Stevens, CEO Brian Murphy and Athletes First&rsquo;s team of super agents for unprecedented access to football's biggest deals.

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In this episode of the Athletes First Family Podcast, Brian Murphy, along with A.J. Stevens, sit down with David Mulugheta to discuss the intricacies of Deshaun Watson’s groundbreaking contracts.

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