Drew Rosenhaus is a Twit(terer)
Just when I was going to give Twitter a real chance, I came across the site for agent Drew Rosenhaus, who -- or someone in his employ -- is Tweeting almost non-stop about his deep pool of NFL clients.
Drew Rosenhaus is a Twit(terer)
Bob Ford, Inquirer Sports Columnist
Just when I was going to give Twitter a real chance, I came across the site for agent Drew Rosenhaus, who -- or someone in his employ -- is Tweeting almost non-stop about his deep pool of NFL clients. (www.twitter.com/rosenhaussports)
It is sort of a fascinating read in an ADD kind of way. Rosenhaus gives the same weight to the breathless news he disseminates about the lowliest of clients as that of the loftiest.
"Free agent QB Rex Grossman has been training hard on a daily basis and is looking forward to signing with a team in time for OTA's."
I just bet he is.
Rosenhaus restated last week that he expects the Cardinals to trade receiver Anquan Boldin before training camp, if you are still holding out hope to get him with the Eagles. Boldin showed up for the mandatory Arizona mini-camp, but claimed a hamstring injury and didn't take part in any of the workouts. Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt compared the ailment to a "seasonal allergy."
Rosenhaus sent out attaguys to an Eagles' draft pick -- "Cornelius Ingram did very well in the Eagles mini-camp and we are confident that the health of his knee is not an issue going forward" -- and to former Eagles CB Lito Sheppard -- "Lito Sheppard is starting for the Jets and anticipates having a great season. He likes coach Ryan's style and scheme. He's healthy now, too."
Well, that's all nice. It might mean more if every now and then Rosenhaus threw in something like: "Lawrence Timmons is a disgrace. I can't believe I took him on as a client," or, "Justin Hartwig will NEVER get another contract." But that doesn't happen. Every day is a sunny one in Rosenhaus world and every client is a winner.
Using Twitter is a way to get out the messages about who wants to be traded, who deserves a new contract and who is outperforming all expectations. It cuts out the messy middle process of having the leaky vessal of the media carry that water.
Smart guy, that Rosenhaus, and usually a good choice by the players. The handling of Lito's situation here could have been better, but nobody's perfect. Overall, is Rosenhaus the best agent for NFL players? That update will be tweeted shortly, no doubt.
Lets all be honest--- HE IS A GENIUS!!!— fman727- Everybody in the world knows the guy is a breath of foul air. BUT...if he wasn't VERY good at his job, he wouldn't be rich. Guess Karma hasn't caught up with him yet....but when it does..HOOOOOBOY!!!— TBear
- Sooner or later the pond scum dries up.— bigphillydad
- If anybody knows who is a twit, it's Bob Ford. Bob wrote the how to be book.— fred13
Comment removed.- Oh, Fred. You cut me deeply.— Bob Ford
- Bob, I think fred13 is really Freddie Mitchell.— joe$
- Way to go Bob. How do you like the instant feedback?— DE_Gene
- The job of any agent is not to be an objective reporter but to be an advocate for their clients. I don't like Rosenhaus but you've go to admit he's good at his job.— FreeSheldonBrown
- You have to admire Drew in the same way you have to admire the guys who give elephants enemas. You know they have to do what they do but you aren't likley to shake their hands. He hoses the owners the same way the owners hose the fans. Vicarious justice if you don't get sucked into season tickets and retro jerseys.— Joe Funk
- Agents job is to make money for his client...not be popular with the media or the fans..as Drew laughs all the way to the bank.— merlinknghts
- Did he happen to tweet about how TO will love playing in November at home in Buffalo?— Will T.
Sometimes I think that the real troublemakers are not the players, but their agents like Rosenhaus.— kalina- This Twitter thing is just another bullet on the brochure Rosenhaus gives to prospective clients: "Updates on your selling points will be relenlessly distributed throughout the NFL ownership and fandom, maximizing your leverage."— stingo
- I wonder if Drew would take me as a client and get my $35K a year up to $36,500.— Bama
