Update 3: Minutiae

 A lot of the time I spend with Mr. Simms is spent just talking with him about what he does on a day-to-day basis.  Today, he explained to me a big part of his job is simply doing little things for his clients.  For example, setting up promotional events, checking to see when his client will receive their offseason bonus, maintaining a strong relationship with his clients by texting them once a week, etc.  The high-profile things an agent does, such as signing a new client or getting a new contract for his client, don’t happen that often.  The majority of his time is spent doing whatever little tasks his clients need him to do.  Mr. Simms also made a point to tell me that they only sign 5 or 6 new clients each year.  While of course it is a very competitive business, with many different agencies typically competing for one player, Mr. Simms really stressed that they like to represent players who seem like high character, hard working guys.  It was really surprising and refreshing to hear that in a league where typically money trumps all, Mr. Simms was able to balance that with choosing the “right” guys to represent and not spreading himself too thin.  He explained that he took on only 5 or 6 new clients each year in order to maintain a personal relationship with each of his clients, and that is something that is really valued by most guys in the NFL.  Even in the NFL, one of the biggest businesses in America, Mr. Simms is able to keep a grounded, down-to-earth feel.  I have also continued to work on the prospect list, working through the top 15 prospects at each position to learn more about their backgrounds.