How the NFL Has a Softer Salary Cap Than the NBA

Before getting to the column, a word about another role I’ve recently added: I have joined renowned entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk and his talented brother AJ to become Executive Vice President of Vayner Sports.

I had received several inquiries about joining sports agencies over the years, offered everything from being a one-time consultant to becoming their full-time President/CEO. I always resisted, feeling “been there, done that” about the agent business. When approached with this, however, it offered something different.

On the sports side, I will mentor the young agents—including Brandon Parker, son of the great, agent Eugene Parker, who passed away a couple of years ago and who mentored…