In this episode of The Victory Degree Podcast, Nik sits down with NFL agent Mike McCartney. Mike  has been involved in college football and the NFL as a coach, scout, and personnel executive for more than 25 years. This includes stints with the Chicago Bears as a Pro Scout and the Philadelphia Eagles as the Director of Pro Personnel. Currently, Mike works for VaynerSports and represents NFL talent like Kirk Cousins, Josh Dobbs, and Aidan Hutchinson. Nik and Mike discuss McCartney's background in football, his transition to becoming an agent, the challenges of drafting quarterbacks in the NFL, McCartney's experience negotiating contracts for Kirk Cousins, the process of navigating free agency, and more! 

Please Enjoy!

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Bad Joke About Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy 

(02:19) "Football is Here, Goodbye Dear"

(08:56) Differences Between College Football & The NFL

(13:21) Why Drafting a Franchise QB Is Tough

(19:23) Becoming a NFL Agent 

(25:13) Importance of Integrity

(27:54) Recruiting New Clients

(30:35) Responsibilities as an NFL Agent

(33:12) Negotiating Kirk Cousins' Falcons Contract

(34:49) Navigating Free Agency

(43:27) Do Players Care About the City They Play In?

(47:22) Understanding NFL Contracts

(55:08) Predicting The Future QB Market

(58:39) Insights into Kirk Cousins, Josh Dobbs, and Aiden Hutchinson

(01:02:03) Life Advice

Connect with Mike:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeMcCartney7

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i_am_mikemac/

Spotrac: https://www.spotrac.com/

Connect with Nik:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikatanackovic/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nik_Atanackovic