In this special insider edition of Rule the Jungle, Anthony and Will sit down with NFL agent Jesse Taylor to pull back the curtain on the business side of football. From rookie contracts to draft-day chaos, Jesse walks us through how deals get built, how players prepare for the biggest day of their lives, and what really happens behind the scenes with teams, scouts, and front offices.
We dive into the art of negotiation, the leverage game, prospect evaluation, and how agents navigate everything from Combine prep to undrafted free-agent opportunities. Jesse also shares stories from his career, explains where the industry is heading, and gives fans a rare look at the conversations that shape NFL futures.
Whether you’re a die-hard Bengals supporter, a draftnik, or just fascinated by the strategy and dollars behind the sport, this is a can’t-miss conversation straight from someone living it every day.
Who Dey, and let’s get inside the deal.