Relationships

Chris Chester, OL | Baltimore Ravens, “I went to the NFL Combine and I had a number of NFL Team interviews. I was amazed that everyone that I talked to knew Domann & Pittman and complimented me for making a wise decision."

Mike Minter , S, former Carolina Panther | “As a player rep, I know from talking with other players that D&P brings a lot of class to the agent world. They have strong professional relationships with every team and they helped me capitalize on veteran free agency.”

 

Trust

Greg Wesley, S, Kansas City Chiefs | “There are certain guys you can trust and I trust them with my business and I signed a big deal!”

 

Ryan Lilja, OL, Indianapolis Colts, Super Bowl Champion | “Naturally you will have lots of people telling you lots of different things, whether it's agents, financial people or team people, and you will sometimes be confused about who you can trust. D&P has always been honest and trustworthy.”

Adam Koets, OL, New York Giants | “Probably the biggest thing that made my decision was that in the middle of the season a lot of agents would call and say, ‘great game.’  It wasn’t my greatest game, I gave up a sack or something.  D&P would call, give me honest feedback, and suggestions for improvement.  I could tell they watched my games.” 

 

They believed in me.

Pro Bowler Nick Hardwick , OC, San Diego Chargers | “They believed in me. They helped me believe in myself and the future I would have in the NFL. I am now the starting center for the San Diego Chargers.”

 

Samson Satele, OC, Miami Dolphins | “D&P gave me first class treatment.  These guys put a lot of money and effort into me, so I gave a lot of effort back to them and showed them they did the right thing by picking me to represent.  They believed in me to spend so much money training me to become drafted higher.  I know that things will continue to get better from here.” 

Chris Chester, OL, Baltimore Ravens | “At Oklahoma, I had to convert from TE to OL late in my career, and thus I only started eight games in my college career.  D&P helped me to prepare for success at the Combine which catapulted me into the second round.  They believed in me and their guidance gave me the confidence and inside knowledge to early success in the NFL.” 

Jeno James, OL, Miami Dolphins | “I really appreciate D&P's support and caring for me (not just as a football player but also as a person). They helped me focus on my career and I got paid.”

Family

 

Brandon Jones, WR, Tennessee Titans | “D&P is a real family business, they not only talk about the business but it's more about friendship. Now being with D&P makes me feel like I am part of that family. It's like I can call up a friend and joke around with them. In fact, they are the only people I enjoyed talking to during the recruiting process. It was my chance to get to know somebody who cared about me.”

Paul Soliai, DT, Miami Dolphins | “The way they approached me and talked to me really attracted me to D&P.  They balanced business and family.  That’s what I looked at.  I wanted an agent that worked for me and could also be a family member.” 

Adrian Jones , OL, New York Jets | “D&P brings a family atmosphere and are very straight up. They are very personable. I like how they handle things.”  

 

Chad Owens, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | “I like D&P's family oriented atmosphere. With Domann & Pittman, it's like we say in Hawaii , ‘ohana', which means family. I felt that from the beginning and it has been the right fit for me.”

 

D&P's Pursue Excellence Program

Victor Adeyanju, DE, St. Louis Rams | “We had a plan for every stage – All-Star Games, Combine, Pro Day, training camps and then starting by the fourth of fifth game of my rookie year – everything we set-up was set-up for success.  We always had a plan and every single plan came to pass.  It gave me a lot of confidence and set me up to make an immediate impact in the NFL.”

 

David Barrett, CB, New York Jets | “D&P started helping me plan for Unrestricted Free Agency two years before my contract was up. They helped me pursue the things that would help me be my best and they were with me through the ups and the downs of each season. They executed the plan we developed together and now I am one of the top paid cornerbacks in the league.”

Samson Satele, OC, Miami Dolphins | “D&P knew what it takes to get to the next level.  They knew how to get me to the next level.  And they knew how to prepare me to get to the next level.” 

Eric Ghiaciuc, OL, Cincinnati Bengals | “I talked with several agents and I didn't feel comfortable with any of them except for Domann & Pittman. No one offered me the plan that Domann & Pittman did. I also have a friend Brock Gutierrez (OL with the Detroit Lions) who signed with D&P and he recommended them to me. Knowing that Brock was happy with them for the past 8 years was very important to me. I felt comfortable with Domann & Pittman and I am really glad I chose them.”

A friend

Greg Wesley, S, Kansas City Chiefs | “The agent I was with before, he handled my business, but we never talked on a personal level, kind of like showing me the ins and outs of the business. With D&P they let me know up front that our relationship was more than just business. The longer you stay in this game, the more you have to get someone on your side. You know, not just someone to get your contract and financial and that's it. If you have a friend in this business to call on, it makes everything a lot easier.”

Pro Bowler Nick Hardwick, C, San Diego Chargers | “The people at D&P are some of my best friends, helping me off-the-field so that I could have peace of mind to focus on football on-the-field.” Pro Bowler Nick Hardwick, C, Chargers

 

Kevin Mathis, CB, Atlanta Falcons | “I had a serious neck injury. Paralyzed for about 5 minutes. First the doctor said I should never play again. We talked about it and prayed together. He loves me more than just the guy in the football helmet. I am a guy that can talk to him about anything, anytime and that's what's key for me.”

 

Mike Minter , S, former Carolina Panther | in article in Charlotte Observer , [link to whole article], Minter, who was represented by one of the stars of the agent world before hiring Domann in 1999, expects more.

“What I had before was a guy I couldn't talk to," Minter said. "Now, I've got a guy that's going to be a friend long after football is done.

"I went that way once, but that's not what I want. My guy isn't going to show up in a limo and he's not going to blow smoke. That's not what you really want. What you want is a guy that's going to come up and hug you when it's all over and really mean it."

 

Duke Preston, OL, Buffalo Bills | “A lot of people told me that I needed to go with somebody I could feel comfortable with. After talking with D&P, I thought that they are real guys – real down to earth – and they are always there for me. I like a relationship where I can feel comfortable enough to go out with them, hang with them, and always feel like I'm part of their family. That's what I like about Domann & Pittman.”

 

David McMillan, DE, Cleveland Browns | “D&P is a good fit for me for the simple fact that they came to me and were willing to sit down and talk to me more as a friend than just as a client. What set them apart from everyone else was that they were willing to take the time and effort to go out there and talk to me and be patient with me, because this was a very difficult decision for me to make alone. And even though I was probably the last person to finally make a decision, they were willing to stick with me and gave me the time I needed. They said they'd be there whether I chose to come with them or not.”

 

Always There for You!

Victor Adeyanju, DE, St. Louis Rams | “They help out a lot! Throughout training camp, they were always talking to you, making sure everything was all right. They spoke to the General Managers and coaches too, making sure that I'm doing the right thing.”

 

Ryan Lilja, C, Indianapolis Colts, Super Bowl Champion | “I feel I really fit well with Domann & Pittman. These guys have a lot of character and they will do whatever they can to help their clients. I like that a lot. Domann & Pittman are loyal guys and they really love football. I have trusted D&P with my NFL career; they have been there for me from the beginning guiding me through every stage of the NFL process.”

 

Chris Chester, OL, Baltimore Ravens | “D&P has made the transition to the NFL very smooth. In addition to the normal things such as preparing me for the NFL Combine and playing in the NFL, D&P has been a one-stop shop in helping my family – my wife Kirbie and son Sean – and me move to Baltimore . Everything you could imagine, D&P has been there for us, which has allowed me to focus on football and making an immediate impact with the Ravens.”

 

Rookie Preparation & Marketing

Glenn Earl, S, Houston Texans | “I injured my knee (ACL & LCL tears) during my senior season at Notre Dame. D&P kept faith in me and my NFL career from the beginning. D&P created a Rehab & Marketing Plan to promote me to the NFL that included NFL interviews at Senior Bowl, sending video of my rehab workouts to NFL teams, and creating a buzz about me before the NFL Draft. The teams were surprised by my fast recovery and treated my knee injury almost as if it never happened. Because of the advice and encouragement I received from D&P, I was drafted much higher than most players who have sustained ACL injuries.”

 

Pro Bowler Nick Hardwick , OC, San Diego Chargers | “D&P maximized my draft value and I was drafted a lot higher than I expected (66 th overall). D&P's advice and friendship was invaluable throughout the NFL's evaluation process. After starting 27 games in my first two NFL seasons, D&P negotiated an $18M extension making me a top 5 paid center.”

Victor Adeyanju, DE, St. Louis Rams | “We had a plan for every stage – All-Star Games, Combine, Pro Day, training camps and then starting by the fourth of fifth game of my rookie year – everything we set-up was set-up for success.  We always had a plan and every single plan came to pass.  It gave me a lot of confidence and set me up to make an immediate impact in the NFL.” 

Samson Satele, C, Miami Dolphins | “As a first day Draft prospect, I had many agents contacting me.  What attracted me to D&P was the personal attention I received like a small agency – yet the experience and contacts of a large agency.  This personal attention to me has made all the difference in my preparation for the Combine, training camp and now my ability to make an impact as a rookie in the NFL.” 

Marketing

Brandon Jones, WR, Tennessee Titans |  “As I was moving up the depth charts for the #1 wide receiver position, D&P was building a team of experts around me to manage and promote my image in Nashville and nationally.  This team lead by D&P’s marketing team included everything from foundation experts, publicist, web master and local marketing and PR gurus.” 

 

Adrian Jones, OL, New York Jets | “D&P has been awesome in getting me multiple appearances. I especially enjoy doing the charity appearances [Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Food & Wine Tasting, just to name a few].”

 

Cliff Stein, Director of Player Contracts, Chicago Bears | “This deal could not have been achieved without the combination of your honesty and your zealous representation of Mike Green.”

Eric Stokes, Pro Personnel, Seattle Seahawks | “As a former D&P client and having worked in NFL front offices for the past five years.  I know D&P is prepared, they know the market and they are not pushovers.  Although D&P doesn’t always see eye-to-eye with team negotiators, in the end they get their clients the best contract while maintaining the positive relationships between team and player.  They’re a class act.”

 

Honest Agent

Andrea Kraemer, Reporter, ESPN | “The thing that makes D&P the most successful is that they make the words ‘honest agent’ not an oxymoron,”

 

Impressed with D&P…and their clients

Warren Anderson, trainer, Rehab Plus in Phoenix | “D&P is kind of like a stock you never hear about until it starts soaring up the charts. D&P has a knack for uncovering real talent, something other people might not see. I'm impressed with D&P's clients, they're intelligent, hardworking…they are good football players with high character.”

 

Family

Andrea Kraemer, Reporter, ESPN | “These guys will get together; Drew lives in Dallas and Craig lives in Colorado Springs . They will get together with their families. I think the fact that they are so family oriented really is one of the ways they are able to look at interests of their clients' families as well,”

 

Loyal, honest and high morals

Ryan Hannam, TE, Cowboys | “Loyal, honest, high morals! They do everything they promise they are going to do; everything they can for the player, and then when it's all said and done, they were there to sign the contract and they were there in the beginning when they got drafted, but there's so much more than that, and there is so much more work that has to be done all the time, and D&P is constantly working for us.”

 

There my whole career

Barrett Robbins, Former C, Oakland Raiders | "I was represented by D&P my whole career, dating back to 1995, my rookie year. The personal service I received allowed me to focus on football and maximize my career. I felt confident that my rights as a NFL player were being protected which gave me peace of mind in knowing the business side of my career was being carefully guarded. Most of all, I got genuine, personal service!"

 

Always There for You!

George Layne, Former FB, Atlanta Falcons | “It's better than I could ever have imagined…even when I went to the combine, people were like saying ‘you chose a good agent.' And every day, week, and month, I saw it pay off.”

 

Trust

Reed Brinton, Realtor, Kansas City | “When discussing the client – agent relationship with D&P's players, the common theme that they bring up is D&P's integrity and straight shooting as their deciding factors when choosing an agent. Bottom line is they trust them!”