1252: Confessions of a Sports Agent

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Wynn Silberman, a sports agent who has represented well-known pros in the NFL and MLB. Wynn is full of fascinating behind the scenes stories.

• Why he believes oxygen heals. (3:59)
• His take on stem cell treatment. (5:38)
• What things have impressed him the most when it comes to recovery and rehab? (6:30)
• Why stem cell research in the US is so slow. (8:25)
• How many athletes are ACTUALLY investing in their recovery and health? (9:20)
• Pablo Sandoval likes to party. (13:37)
• What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas? (16:20)
• Cannabis and the NFL. (22:55)
• How the NFL always seems to win against the Players Union. (27:18)
• How does one become a sports agent? (29:05)
• What makes you a good agent? (31:52)
• The scariest moment he has encountered as an agent. (40:06)
• The concept of a “professional groupie.” (48:55)
• The importance of educating the athlete on social media/branding, case in reference, Marquette King. (53:20)
• His perspective on the situation with Colin Kaepernick. (1:04:09)
• Do players ever negotiate deals without agents? (1:13:14)
• What separates him from Drew Rosenhaus? (1:16:15)
• That time he got in a fight with “The Shark.” (1:18:05)
• How he defines the NFL Combine. (1:19:17)
• A peek behind the curtain, how much an agent makes when a player signs a massive deal. (1:21:10)

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• NFL players who competed in Vegas arm-wrestling event will reportedly be fined
• AN INTENTIONAL FUMBLE AT NU
• Reports: NFL Players Ratify Agreement That Eliminates Suspensions for Marijuana Use
• Troy Vincent looks to upgrade NFL
• Report: Broncos cut punter Marquette King
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Featured Guest/People Mentioned

• Wynn Silberman, President (@wynnsstagram)  Instagram
• Website
• Pablo Sandoval (@kfp48)  Instagram
• Troy Vincent
• Marquette King (@marquetteking)  Instagram
• Colin Kaepernick (@kaepernick7)  Instagram
• Richard Sherman (@rsherman25)  Instagram
• Drew Rosenhaus (@agent)  Instagram