What’s the real story behind the NFL’s most game-changing quarterback contracts? In this episode of the Athletes First Family Podcast, we uncover the journey of building a billion-dollar agency, the challenges of starting from scratch, and the record-breaking deals that define NFL history. From Drew Bledsoe’s groundbreaking contract to Justin Herbert’s $100M first-year cash flow, we explore the evolution of quarterback salaries and the personal values that drive Athletes First.

Join CEO Brian Murphy, VP AJ Stevens, and the team as they reflect on loyalty, family values, and the pivotal decisions that shaped their legacy. With $1.4 billion in active QB contracts, discover how persistence, relationships, and moral pillars create success on and off the field.

#nfl #quarterbacks #sportsbusiness

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Timestamps

00:00:35 - Discussion on Landmark Quarterback Deals and Their Evolution

00:02:01 - Transition from SMD to Starting Athletes First

00:04:01 - Initial Panic Over Client Engagement

00:05:00 - The Search for Initial Funding and Investment Challenges

00:06:43 - The Struggles of Building a Client Base from Scratch

00:07:14 - Drew Bledsoe's Contract as the First Major Deal

00:09:40 - Dak Prescott's Contract Comparison

00:09:58 - Rise of Veteran NFL Player Salaries

00:10:36 - Justin Herbert's First-Year Cash Flow

00:12:59 - Tom Brady's Rise to Starting Quarterback

00:17:43 - Joey Harrington's Impact on the Agency

00:18:35 - Introduction to David Carr and the Draft

00:21:40 - Reflection on Passing Up the Number One Pick

00:24:25 - Carson Palmer Becomes Highest-Paid Quarterback

00:27:54 - Overview of Negotiation Strategies

00:28:27 - Importance of Persistence in Deal-Making

00:30:01 - Lessons Learned from Early Days of Athletes First

00:31:38 - The Role of Family Values in Sports

What&rsquo;s the real story behind the NFL&rsquo;s most game-changing quarterback contracts? In this episode of the Athletes First Family Podcast, we uncover the journey of building a billion-dollar agency, the challenges of starting from scratch, and the record-breaking deals that define NFL history. From Drew Bledsoe&rsquo;s groundbreaking contract to Justin Herbert&rsquo;s $100M first-year cash flow, we explore the evolution of quarterback salaries and the personal values that drive Athletes First.
Join CEO Brian Murphy, VP AJ Stevens, and the team as they reflect on loyalty, family values, and the pivotal decisions that shaped their legacy. With $1.4 billion in active QB contracts, discover how persistence, relationships, and moral pillars create success on and off the field.
#nfl #quarterbacks #sportsbusiness
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
00:00:35 - Discussion on Landmark Quarterback Deals and Their Evolution
00:02:01 - Transition from SMD to Starting Athletes First
00:04:01 - Initial Panic Over Client Engagement
00:05:00 - The Search for Initial Funding and Investment Challenges
00:06:43 - The Struggles of Building a Client Base from Scratch
00:07:14 - Drew Bledsoe's Contract as the First Major Deal
00:09:40 - Dak Prescott's Contract Comparison
00:09:58 - Rise of Veteran NFL Player Salaries
00:10:36 - Justin Herbert's First-Year Cash Flow
00:12:59 - Tom Brady's Rise to Starting Quarterback
00:17:43 - Joey Harrington's Impact on the Agency
00:18:35 - Introduction to David Carr and the Draft
00:21:40 - Reflection on Passing Up the Number One Pick
00:24:25 - Carson Palmer Becomes Highest-Paid Quarterback
00:27:54 - Overview of Negotiation Strategies
00:28:27 - Importance of Persistence in Deal-Making
00:30:01 - Lessons Learned from Early Days of Athletes First
00:31:38 - The Role of Family Values in Sports

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.

Athletes First Family: Quarterback Series

What’s the real story behind the NFL’s most game-changing quarterback contracts? In this episode of the Athletes First Family Podcast, we uncover the journey of building a billion-dollar agency.

The Iconic Quarterback Contracts That Helped Launch The Agency | Athletes First Family Podcast Ep-2 

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