re: Jared Cook update

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agent that is known for backing out on deals

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Well, there's a big difference between being known for doing it all the time, and doing it on a few specific occasions. I was an agent for 20 years (movie folk, not athletes, but it's the same principle). Your job is to get the most that you can for your employee, the guy you represent. If you can get him a better deal by backing out of another deal you have "in principle" then you do it (generally), even if it means damaging your relationship with the buyer in the short term. The other thing to remember is these agents rep a lot of guys and if they're good at their jobs and have clients people want, those buyers they screw over will eventually lick their wounds and come back to the table for some other asset. It's business, not personal.