Not only did Rosenhaus appear in the movie , Tom Cruise played him in the lead role .
While he and fellow agent Leigh Steinberg were believed to be the models for director Cameron Crowe 's Maguire character , Rosenhaus is the bodacious , fast - talking Jerry Maguire .
Not only did Rosenhaus appear in the movie , Tom Cruise played Rosenhaus in the lead role .
While he and fellow agent Leigh Steinberg were believed to be the models for director Cameron Crowe 's Maguire character , Rosenhaus is the bodacious , fast - talking Jerry Maguire .