Brent Grimes Picks Two New Agents

by Dave Choate on Jul 11, 2011 7:30 AM EDT in Falcons News

Brent Grimes has quietly been playing like a great cornerback for the better part of two seasons. Now he would like to get paid like one.

That's the unavoidable takeaway from Grimey's decision to hire a pair of new agents. Tom Condon and Ben Dogra are well known for representing some of the most high-profile players in the NFL; Condon represents both Peyton and Eli Manning, while Dogra boasts Patrick Willis and Mario Williams among his clients. These aren't guys you pick up if you want a small, short-term deal.

While this may freak you out, it shouldn't. There's no signs that Grimes wants out of the ATL; indeed, he's made his name here and he's been terrific for the city both on and off the field. It just means that he is going to expect to be paid well and for a long time for his services and his superfreak athleticism. We are talking about a dude who has 11 picks in the last two seasons and routinely and casually devours quarterbacks with his bare hands. That kind of dude.

That's fair. I mean, it's not like every other team in the league is going to want Grimes or anything if the Falcons fail to sign him to a long-term deal, and it's not like there's at least one team in our own division with cornerback woes and a lot of money to throw around...

Okay, maybe I'm a little bit freaked out. Let's just hope that Grimey's a Falcon for a long time after all's said and done. Given that he only has three years of accrued time, the team has a nice little window they shouldn't waste.

Care to weigh in, loyal readers?

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He got two picks, during the lockout! This guy is amazing!

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by CollegePark4Life on Jul 11, 2011 8:25 AM EDT reply actions

A dude who what?

I have to know.

This is twice now Dave. Are you ok?

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by Ball Hawk on Jul 11, 2011 8:25 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Only mildly insane

by Dave Choate on Jul 11, 2011 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions

I have no problem with this

Brent Grimes needs to do what he feels is in his best interest. He certainly went out and signed two of the best agents around; thankfully, he didn’t sign with Drew Rosenhaus.

That being said, I am optimistic that Thomas Dimitroff and company will make an appropriate offer to Grimes to keep him in a Falcons uniform for a long time.

by Reid Adair on Jul 11, 2011 8:32 AM EDT reply actions

Rec'd

Well said. I hope to see Grimes as a career Falcon.

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by TomQ on Jul 11, 2011 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Pay the man...

…he deserves it. TD is a fair guy…I’m sure he will take care of Grimey.

by DirtyBirdTakeover on Jul 11, 2011 9:49 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Paid well, certainly...

for a long time, maybe. Franks was drafted for a reason, nickel back? Either way I’m certain that the Falcons have an idea of how much money they want to invest in DB’s.

I’m on record as saying and believing that without Grimes we don’t make the playoffs last season. However the question must be asked, can you run at him? Can you wear him down for three quarters and toast him in the fourth?

You know that he’s the type of guy that will work just as hard even if (If? You crazy? You mean when) he gets the money. CAA reps JJ too if I’m not mistaken. They don’t do holdouts, they worship the demon but they don’t do holdouts.

Being an undrafted All-pro…you need guys like that on your team. Hope for UFA’s in the future and an example of work ethic for everyone in the present.

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by FrozenFinger on Jul 11, 2011 10:12 AM EDT reply actions

BTW isn't that offensive pass interference

in the pic?

A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.

by FrozenFinger on Jul 11, 2011 10:14 AM EDT reply actions

Saw this coming. He needs a raise in the worst way.

Although I do believe that he will do his best to remain a Falcon. I doubt we will see a lot of hardball being played.

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by Duff_Man on Jul 11, 2011 11:44 AM EDT reply actions

I believe they will pay him well after this year is completed.

Next year (depending on who gets cut this year) our highest paid free agents that come off the books will be John Abraham ($8 million), JA98 ($3.5 million) and McClure ($1.7 million). FYI…these are not full contracts just what they’re getting paid this for season.

However, we WILL have to pay our other notable free agents: Biermann, Lofton, Douglas and Decoud—after all they are all making less than $700,000 this year.

It looks as if finding DEs may be tops on our list next year too.

by Fear Me on Jul 11, 2011 11:45 AM EDT reply actions