Please Pat. We don't need Madden. We need Madden to free up the NFL license so real competition can push Madden to the next level.

Signing away 25% of your earnings forever is insane.

The nfl is a business Why are people mad that the players are now doing business Congrats for STANDING ON BUSINESS metaphorically and literally

Fanatics is a total monopoly and overpricing sports items.

His father is a fantastic businessman and he taught his son what he knows… media gonna try to say he’s a trouble maker for the rest of his career now.

Fanatics is upset that MHJ is using his rights. Companies don’t like that, and try to smear you. Kind of sound like the government.

Some of these NIL deals are like the sports version of 360 deals given to music artists.

My son got so excited when he pulled a pat mac card in madden cuz it was a 99...then immediately was pissed cuz he saw he was a punter😂😂😂😂

Can we give it up to his father and whoever his team is for protecting this young man💯

Marvin Harrison Jr is no diva. He's just not playing their licensing game because he doesn't have to. I'm glad he's doing this.

This is how monopolies operate, folks!! Good on MHJ, go get yours!!

The kid from UFlorida, Gervon Dexter, DL Bears, is getting his deal with the predatory agent, thrown out in a court of law. I coached this kid in HS. Great Dude. He signed that deal before the 2023 Draft, and I told him a few months ago, I wish he would have ran the idea by me or another of his mentors before he signed it. But like me as a public school teacher/coach, he grew up poor. $200K signing bonus was hard to turn down. Fortunately its being litigated as we speak in Florida. I might actually have to testify. Good for you Harrison Jr. He learned from shady deals like Gervons

MHJ's dad has educated him on the ways of sports business.

Just because something is "the norm" doesn't mean it should be

Thank you PatMcaffey show for your reasonable, empathetic, and understanding response to this issue. I think educating the students to what they need to look out for in a contract is a huge service and something the NCAA needs to do better at, but also will come off as the NCAA acting like what a players union should be while also trying to make money off of these kids. The tough part of the situation is managing how do we allow kids to take deals that are front loaded with a high back end cost if they want without it also letting them be trapped into preditory long term deals. The NFL manages this by having non guaranteed contracts, but in other sports players even a good as Steff Curry and Scottie Pippen have had deals that overvalued them early but left them further down the payscale than they should have been (remember part of how the warriors got good was that MVP steff was i think only the 4th highest salary on the team) and teams/organizations should be allowed to bet on players, players also should be able to bet against themselves for immediate security but likely need to be protected by someone from making bad deals. (I wonder what the number would need to if there was a contact void once a company made some multiplyer of profit/revenue off an individual; the kid with the $400K lifetime deal, should it be voided once he has earned them back 4million, what about 40million, it certainly would need to be more than 400K otherwise no one would bet on mid-potential players).

Pat, I really like that you discuss this stuff. Your high profile position can really help these kids just by bringing it to light.

"you good? Yeah I am and I hate you" 😂

He's been around the NFL atmosphere his entire life. He's watched his dad in the midst of the business side of the league. He understands exactly what's going on

I'm proud of these young players who are business savvy.

Limit amateur licensing deals to one year only. Renegotiate annually.

25% of ur future earrings forever is still crazy

Dont forget people, Harrison is close to Mcafee who was his teammate for a while.

this is pat at his best at least for me. love the insight and not giving a u know what.

I remember on an old version of NBA Live, #23 on the Chicago Bulls was “Roster Player”.

Madden is not a good game..They just have an exclusive deal to hold the rights...

Sounds like D1 needs an NILPA 😅 Seriously, how long before this happens? If 'oversight' is needed....

MHJ father got finessed in shady contract deals. When his dad retired he got screwed.

Sounds like typical deal making to me. In any other deal or contract negotiation, it’s on both parties to do proper research and projections to come to an advantageous and ethical agreement for both parties. If one party decides to be unethical or structures the agreement to where they are the only true beneficiaries, then it’s on the other party to NOT AGREE. Good job Marvin 👍🏽

This was a phenomenal segment

This actually sounds like healthy commerce. He doesn’t have to sign anything he doesn’t want to. He’s got some leverage, let him use it for his benefit and the benefit of players who follow him. Also there is such a thing as an illegal contract. If you sign a really bad deal, you can take it to court and eventually get it nullified for a price, usually. But this is business and every business is going to try to get the best deal possible, and there’s nothing really wrong with that.

When in football do you ever get in a track stance and run 40 yards? A good amount of your 40 time depends on your burst coming out of that track stance which pretty much has ZERO correlation to what you'll be doing on a football field! Why not at least have players start out in a football stance so you get more realistic results?

Glad someone finally explained it

He’s a disciplined pro. Making smart business moves

His dad is showing him the game, bro isn't hurting for no money at all anyway.

9:12 Fanatics is definitely trying to take advantage of players 😭 Stop the cap Pat.

I love pat he always speaks the facts 💯

This why fathers matter!!!!!

Great informative segment

Great conversation to have.

Many fans confuse what professional sports actually is, it’s not really about sports but making money from sports. Owners, players, coaches, agents etc really only care about making money. This is all fine, sadly it’s now in the college game. You have to watch kid sports to actually see players who are playing for the love of the game. I have no hate on people making money but please understand it’s really no longer about the game or team, it’s all about money.

Report on, WHO is the owner or group that is BEHIND Fanatics.

“Maybe this isn’t a guy that you want in your building”. As if anyone after pick 4 had a chance at him

The Gervon Dexter NIL deal (former FL to CHI Bears) was already illegal under FL state law, but because it wasn't reported correctly to UF's administration, no one caught it prior to his lawsuit. There are some protections in place for NIL but it does depend on the state - which then leads us to the NCAA deferring to states to write their own NIL laws, thus creating more of a mess in collegiate athletics. NCAA (surprise) screwed up majorly in 2021 with both NIL and transfer exception.

His dad was very successful so if his dad says to do something he should listen to

Hopefully a lot of players start doing this. Make your own brand.

9:40 - that’s just a high interest loan (assuming he makes the NFL)

Its a bad deal and anybody who does business with those people see the downside before the benefits.

I have no problem and think it’s great for MHJ, and he should do these types of things if it is better for him. But I will say, if Caleb Williams did this, the public would not be as positive about it🤷‍♂️

He has the right to do what he wants. If it were me I’d produce first in the NFL though.

Easier for MHJ to not sign a deal as a sophomore, he's never known what being broke is, he came from money. Also had his dad who is financially sound to guide him. Many of these other kids don't come from a background like that.

Wow that is a very very very smart move by Jr. He is definitely changing the game for the better before he wven takes the field.

The last 10 seconds of this video was the icing on the cake. Who do you trust, and how do you know who to trust. There have to be some type of guide lines, to protect everybody, or .. for every 5 people who get a great deal, there’s going to be 5 people who get railroaded… as 19-22 year old kids. I’m all for enterprising and businesses/people making money and having a competitive marketing plan, being able to be lucrative and all that, but some of the deals being done are shady af, and I hate to see it. 🤷‍♂️

This is what Saban was telling everyone and congress it had nothing to do with not wanting players to get paid. 25% of your future earnings is insanity.

Good for Marvin for standing up to this. Where are the agents at as well? Whos in these kids camps when these deals?

This is the bargaining that is a good business move. And it works all the way down to your local warehouse that bargains for a better deal even if it means going with a union.

The actual problem is Fanatics is still trying to offer Marv a college sophomore rate instead of a top 5 rookie rate.

I seriously doubt Marvin Harrison withheld the business side of football & daily life from Marvin Harrison, Jr. Respect a young'n who's taken control of his life ALREADY.🔥🔥🔥

Fanatics is killing the sports memorabilia hobby and now I see they try and take advantage of college athletes!!

Business is business. Whenever the nfl isn’t making the money the think they should they say the player isn’t being a team player. It’s like no guys r gonna come into the league with more financial freedom and so they can make the best decisions for themselves

Yeah hes a type of player you get his jersey to have even though your a fan of a different team

Stannin' on Binniss!

jokes on him already got him on my madden 24 franchise

Good for the players. No players, no nfl. There needs to be guidelines to protect these kids.

I love this!!!!

NIL spoiling these boys before they even touch a NFL field is *CRAZY*

3% max, 25% is absurd

He signed a bad NIL deal, he not trying to give them a percentage of that

2k5 is still peak football gaming

25% wow ruthless.

Madden is the worst sports game out there (coming from a football fan and 20 year madden player). Open up the licensing so a real football game can hit the market! Happy Barry walked away

His father is guiding him and knows what to go after

He’ll just be called WR Cardinals like they used to do in the old Tecmo Super Bowl days.

Smoke usually indicates fire .

For every major success I’m sure there is a couple failures as well. Think of Maurice Clarett was able to sign a deal fanatics takes a hit. I’m never on the side of corporations but I’m sure it’s more complicated than player signs for X and then 2 years later he is worth a bunch more ….

Not doing the pro day!!! Who was going to throw him the ball? The QB left????

I volunteer to be college football commissioner. No credentials, just been a life long fan.

Interesting how the dynamics change when a father who, actually involved & cares about their kids can change the financial Bull💩.

When you’re part of a team, union, family, it’s all for 1 & 1 for all. Something that’s not easy for everyone to understand

Absolutely right, its not track 40 is overrated

I dont get why you couldn't just make a custom jersey with his last name on it? You can get jerseys made with people's last name on it.

NFLPA is actually doing great things for players. we got EPLPA who never done anything for players.

At the end of the day, he did good BUSINESS.

If they want to be treated like adults they are running the risk of being screwed over… Either they can handle it or they can’t. You can’t have it both ways

To think these companies aren't preying on these kids is foolish. That's exactly what they are doing. Flash a 19-20 year 400k-500k and they'll sign anything away for the short term cash flow. Prime example they mentioned 15% of your pre-tax earnings for 25 years for $400k...what a joke. They knew that even if he didn't pan out they would be able recoup the $400K at minimum.

25% for life is nuts!!!

I always thought that a true competitor would want to show what’s good with their metrics like 40 time and bench press etc.

I don't mind MHJ standing up to Fanatics because I don't care for that company anyway. I wouldn't want him signing a bad deal.

Yeah but wildcard is injuries.

No he’s correct. This isn’t Track and Field

Anytime you want what is best for yourself and want respect…people try to label you a diva smh

I have a lot of respect for M.H Jr.

15% of the pre-tax income which obviously includes salary, bonuses and endorsements is literally usury tax. So depending where he plays he may end up paying 55-65% in tax before it hits his bank account. 😂❤

EA sports has assassinated maddens character... nobody buys that game no more 😂😂😂

These players just need to choose what company they want to sign to or create their own. As long as they meet NFL regulation standards on jerseys,cleats,etc. Let everyone make money and the players more on their own name. If they want a distribution deal under someone then collab for a special release or just sign a % to them for putting them in their stores

If the NCAA wants "guard rails" they could simply allow every school to offer access to free legal consultation as part of the recruiting package and for current student athletes to ensure all the deals are good ones.

Hopefully he preforms

if you don’t think he’s fast don’t draft him 💀😂

208 times in 27 months?!??? FACK!!!

25% for ever is crazy

The NFLPA acting like the Teacher’s Unions. Trying to bully people if they don’t join. SMH