<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Sources: QB Leinart fires agent SteinbergESPN.comMatt 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.Chris Mortensen is a regular contributor to ESPN Insider. Information from ESPN.com's Darren Rovell and The Associated Press was also used in this report.</div>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Apr 11 2006, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Meh, Agents. As long as he doesn't hire Drew "Shark" Rosehaus...</div>Or the Poston brothers...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Apr 11 2006, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Meh, Agents. As long as he doesn't hire Drew "Shark" Rosehaus...</div>LMAO
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Leinart replaces Steinberg with CondonBy Len PasquarelliESPN.comVeteran agent Tom Condon, who represents many of the NFL's premier players and whose clientele includes a bevy of high-profile quarterbacks such as Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Drew Brees, Marc Bulger, Byron Leftwich and Chris Simms, on Tuesday added another potential star to his galaxy.NFL draft: QBs Todd McShay breaks down the deep QB draft class, including where he thinks Matt Leinart, Vince Young and Jay Cutler of Vanderbilt might go.? NFL draft: QBsRelated links:? McShay: Young vs. Cutler ESPN Motion? Clayton: QBs better off sitting?? Green: Which teams need QBs? Insider? Smith: Late-round QBs find success? Pasquarelli: Other names to know? QB Crosshairs? Complete draft coverageCondon confirmed Tuesday afternoon that he has been hired by Southern California quarterback and 2004 Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart to represent the Trojans star in his first NFL contract negotiations."They basically informed us at breakfast this morning that we were hired," Condon said. "Obviously, we're excited about the opportunity."The choice of Condon, who has negotiated landmark contracts for players at several positions, had been anticipated since Leinart abruptly terminated his relationship with agent Leigh Steinberg late last week. Condon and longtime partner Ken Kremer recently left IMG Football after many years and signed on with Los Angeles-based Creative Artists Agency, which already had Leinart's marketing rights.The Leinart family also met with at least two other sports representation firms in the past week before deciding Tuesday to retain Condon and CAA. Agent Chuck Price, who was a key figure in Leinart's association with Steinberg, will be part of the CAA team that represents him. Price's name, in addition to Condon's, will be on the standard representation agreement to be filed with the NFL Players Association.The move to Condon brings all of Leinart's representation, for his football contract and all his marketing pursuits, under the CAA umbrella.Although the agreement was signed on Tuesday, it was not yet certain if the documentation had been faxed to the NFLPA. According to NFLPA regulations, a player who terminates his agent must wait five days before hiring new representation. It is believed Leinart's five-day wait period expired on Monday.To this point, Leinart, who on Tuesday auditioned for New York Jets officials, has not explained why he chose to fire Steinberg and seek different representation. Condon was on hand for part of Leinart's workout for the Jets on Tuesday morning.Leinart will travel to New Orleans on Wednesday to meet with Saints coaches and executives. He is seen as the most polished of the "Big Three" quarterbacks rated as certain first-round choices in the April 29-30 draft and the most prepared to play quickly in the league.Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com.</div> http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft06/news/story?id=2412846
When I first read that the other day on ESPN, I though it said Leinhart hires or wears a condom. Shows how well I can read!
