Rich McKay Is A Shrewd Negotiator

Rich McKay: Tom, Tom, come in. Have a seat. There's some bottled water chilling in the ice bucket behind you. I wanted to try to get the first round of negotiations out of the way early in hopes that we can finally wrap things up before training camp. I realize you and Matt have your own needs, but it's my job to look out for the needs of this franchise.

Tom Condon: Thanks, Rich. I'm sure we can work...

McKay: Sixty-two million!

Condon: I'm sorry?

McKay: Sixty-five million!

Condon: Umm... wait, are we talking contract values here? I kind of thought we'd get some of the basic groundwork laid and try and make some headway...

McKay: Oh, you're shrewd, Condon. You want to play hardball, fine. Sixty-eight million, but not a penny more.

Condon: But I haven't even taken my notepad out of...

McKay: Seventy-million!

Condon: Rich! Look, I'd love to let this go on all day, but I think I'm ethically obligated not only as an agent but as a man to tell you to shut the fuck up right now. Matt was the third pick. If you don't say another word, you'll already be paying him more than last year's number one and this year's number one. Now, let's both just take a deep breath and slow down a little. Deal?

McKay: Ok, no, you're right. Wow, I don't know what came over me. Let me take a couple minutes to clear my head here. I can't believe I was being so reckless.

Condon: Take all the time you need. It's been a tough year for you guys. It's perfectly understandable that you'd be a little...

McKay: Seventy-two million, with thirty million guaranteed! No, thirty-two million. Thirty-four!

Condon: Make it thirty-five.

McKay: What, are you trying to screw me? Thirty-four point seven-five. The kid hasn't even taken a snap yet.

Condon: Whew, you drive a hard bargain, Rich. I surrender. Sign here.

McKay: Hey, when you walk into the lion's den, you're bound to get bit. I just hope we can be friends after this.

Condon: I don't think that'll be a problem. Want to go get some lunch to celebrate?

McKay: Sounds good. My treat.

Condon: That's very nice, Rich. You're a...

McKay: Ok, fine, dinner. With drinks. Open bar! Bring your family! A weekend in Cabo!