Leigh Steinberg Quotes

"The details and the process are in their court. But let me say that I am optimistic about the process. He's planning on returning."
-Leigh Steinberg

"[Let's say you're negotiating with a prospective employer.] What's most important to you? ... A signing bonus? Vacation? Job title? Figure that out and you'll know what you can yield on."
-Leigh Steinberg

"Obviously Mark's been a starter since 1995 and is confident of his ability to lead a team. But he looks forward to the ability to compete for a starting job in training camp."
-Leigh Steinberg

"They are not getting hurt in some frivolous hobby. They are hurt applying themselves to the exact task they've been hired to do. This is a risk that ought to be shared in a fairer way."
-Leigh Steinberg

"It is not in your interest to pull one over on the other side and get them to make a bad deal. You want the situation to be justifiable and reasonable while getting what you want. The two of you might be doing deals in the future."
-Leigh Steinberg

"The fact that one plane crashed is tragic, and my heart goes out to those who are affected. But automobiles crash every day."
-Leigh Steinberg

"Nobody wants to kill this golden goose. I don't like the salary-cap system. There's nothing I like about it except that it's a system that both sides have been able to agree upon. But that has meant that football's been able to concentrate its energies and efforts at the union and management level on developing new revenue sources and promoting the brand with the general public."
-Leigh Steinberg