How the NFL offseason operates through the eyes of an NFL agent

Joe welcomes a special guest, Derek Hawkridge, an NFL Agent for Steinberg Sports and Entertainment, to the show today to discuss a number of ins and outs to the business of professional football.Is money always involved when a player chooses which team to sign with as a free agent? What options are available for incoming draft picks to improve their stock? What exactly does a sports agency do and why is it different with the NFL versus other sports? And why do athletes dislike the franchise tag but are cooperative when restructuring their current deals?It's a crazy NFL offseason and a lot of the behind the scenes work is revealed in this informative and entertaining episode.Those interested in following Derek can find him at https://twitter.com/agent_dhawk and Steinberg Sports and Entertainment at https://twitter.com/steinbergsports.Questions or Comments?Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your question played on our podcast! The best questions will be answered in a future episode.– Dial (203) 900-4SCU (4728) from any number, and leave your name, location, and a question on our automated attendant.– Text (203) 900-4SCU with your question OR– Email [email protected] to our podcasts:Apple Podcasts/iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-city-underground/id1086142389Google Podcasts/Google Play Music – https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I477fe5rmf4c36rnymjsqe7hvqiYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/SteelcityundergroundStitcher – http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/steel-city-undergroundTuneIn – http://tunein.com/radio/Steel-City-Underground-p836074/Spreaker – https://www.spreaker.com/show/2600913iHeartRadio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/steel-city-underground-podcast-28337685/Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4Yacx1utIsGBZHZdOFpZ2yDeezer – https://www.deezer.com/show/1439702Amazon Music – https://www.amazon.com/Pittsburgh-Steelers-Podcast-Steel-Underground/dp/B08K57Y4X6Pandora – https://www.pandora.com/podcast/pittsburgh-steelers-podcast-steel-city-underground/PC:43358?part=PC:43358&corr=podcast_organic_external_site&TID=Brand:POC:PC43358:podcast_organic_external_siteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pittsburgh-steelers-podcast-steel-city-underground--2600913/support.Fan QuestionsWant to be featured on the show? Reach out below:Call: (203) 900‑4SCU (4728)Text: (203) 900‑4SCUEmail: [email protected] SCU LinksPodcast platforms, social channels, merch, and more:https://www.steelcityunderground.com/linksAbout Steel City UndergroundSteel City Underground delivers daily Pittsburgh Steelers news, analysis, film breakdowns, and podcasts — covering the Black and Gold with insight, clarity, and a fan‑driven perspective.