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ShowtimeSBMVP · 11:13 AM

Executives crying foul over Emmanuel Sanders deal

By Ian Rapoport NFL.com
NFL Media Insider
Published: March 16, 2014 at 12:05 a.m. Updated: March 16, 2014 at 12:19 a.m. 8 Likes | 2 Comments
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Emmanuel Sanders is expected to sign with the Broncos tomorrow, but the process that led him there left the other teams involved fuming and crying foul. One team official claimed Sanders' agent broke "every rule in negotiations."

Agent Steve Weinberg, on behalf of the receiver, accepted a deal with the Chiefs in principle, according to one team source. Weinberg then engaged in negotiations with the Tampa Bay Bucs, according to another source involved in the process.

While shopping the Chiefs offer to the Bucs, Weinberg never explained that he had already accepted the terms of Kansas City's offer. Later in the night, Sanders' agent had agreed to terms with the Broncos, which is where he is currently headed. Sanders and Weinberg also rankled the 49ers by agreeing to visit, then blowing it off.

"This was one of the worst situations in modern football negotiations," one executive involved said. "Totally wrong. This needs to be stopped."

Reached at his home late Saturday, Weinberg declined to comment on the record when informed of the allegations.

The Dallas-based agent was recently reinstated by the NFL Players Association, which had barred and decertified him in 2003 because it had reportedly found he diverted assets to an offshore account during a dispute with a partner and collecting a fee from a client prematurely. Weinberg later filed suit against the NFLPA and its top officials, alleging they illegally took away his certification for eight years, along with past, present and future income of clients.

Weinberg has two clients currently on NFL teams, not including Sanders. He had 42 before he was barred.

While Weinberg broke no laws in accepting a deal, the entire situation infuriated those he dealt with. It is commonly accepted in the league that once two sides agree to a deal -- in writing or in handshake form -- that's the end of the story. Instead, by Weinberg shopping the Chiefs deal and then not informing the Bucs that a deal had been reached showed another side of the business. It is unclear if the Broncos were aware of the previous actions.

"When a man gives you his words and pulls out," one executive said, "then gives another team your word and pulls out, then gives another team his word ... Not proper."

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Denver is giving former Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders a 3-year, $15M contract. Team announced agreement.

**BossChief** · 03-14-2014, 11:51 PM

Makes more sense now. Gotcha.

RippedmyFlesh · 03-14-2014, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Flybone McTimmerson

Didn't know GoChiefs was over there. Seems like his shtick would get him banned pretty quick at that place.

Once you are here it's hard to go back. You get used to talking here and in 2 minutes you'd be banned there for saying herm sucks or something. I signed up there to bitch about herm then found CP.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 03-14-2014, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Flybone McTimmerson

Yea. Got banned one night for mouthing off.

You want your old name back? I thought you liked this. I didn't change it but you've had it long enough to get it switched back.

ThaVirus · 03-14-2014, 11:53 PM

I came here from another board but can't remember what it was called... I was like 15 when I used to post there anyway.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 03-14-2014, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudy lost the toss

You really bug the shit out of me. It's impressive. Most folks can't get it done. I must bug you too. Bets off. You wanna **** with me? Have at it. I'm not banning you for it but you've lost the privilege of making fun of my weight. That should be a fair compromise. If not tell me something intimately embarrassing about your life and we'll have at it.

**TimBone** · 03-14-2014, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

You want your old name back? I thought you liked this. I didn't change it but you've had it long enough to get it switched back.

Oh no. I'm fine with current name. I was just explaining to BossChief how it got changed.

RippedmyFlesh · 03-15-2014, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I came here from another board but can't remember what it was called... I was like 15 when I used to post there anyway.

When I first came here and saw people just as frustrated as me about never drafting a qb in the first I knew I found home.

ThaVirus · 03-15-2014, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by RippedmyFlesh

When I first came here and saw people just as frustrated as me about never drafting a qb in the first I knew I found home.

Not me, man, I was a ****ing superfan.

Bring on Ed Hartwell! Oh, Kendrell Bell? Even better!

**TimBone** · 03-15-2014, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by RippedmyFlesh

Once you are here it's hard to go back. You get used to talking here and in 2 minutes you'd be banned there for saying herm sucks or something. I signed up there to bitch about herm then found CP.

Once I found this place I really had no reason to go back there. I hadn't posted enough to form any friendships, and this place had way more traffic. I could see how getting used to a posting style over here would get you in trouble over there though.

**TimBone** · 03-15-2014, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Not me, man, I was a ****ing superfan.

Bring on Ed Hartwell! Oh, Kendrell Bell? Even better!

Hahahahhahaha!!!! Me too, man. The Chiefs could do no wrong in my eyes when I was younger.

Simply Red · 03-15-2014, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Not me, man, I was a ****ing superfan.

Bring on Ed Hartwell! Oh, Kendrell Bell? Even better!

**RealSNR** · 03-15-2014, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

You really bug the shit out of me. It's impressive. Most folks can't get it done. I must bug you too. Bets off. You wanna **** with me? Have at it. I'm not banning you for it but you've lost the privilege of making fun of my weight. That should be a fair compromise. If not tell me something intimately embarrassing about your life and we'll have at it.

I don't get it. Does your voice resemble Cringer or something? Do you dress like He-Man?

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 03-15-2014, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SNR

I don't get it. Does your voice resemble Cringer or something? Do you dress like He-Man?

I dress like Adam. Not He-Man.

P.S. I reinstated Mugsy... for now. Folks, stay away from the childhood shit. Whether you believe it or not, it is off limits.

Iconic · 03-15-2014, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

P.S. I reinstated Mugsy...

DTLB58 · 03-15-2014, 12:55 AM

I don't know if someone posted Marty's tweet or not yet but I'm not sifting thru pages to find it. So suck it re-post bitches.

@1_ChiefsKingdom: Dorsey & agent for Sanders went late tonight talking numbers. Sanders has a flight to SFO tomorrow so there is urgency. Sanders likes KC.

03-13-2014, 06:39 PM
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $1246009	WR Emmanuel Sanders signs with Denver - Executives cry foul Executives crying foul over Emmanuel Sanders deal By Ian Rapoport NFL.com NFL Media Insider Published: March 16, 2014 at 12:05 a.m. Updated: March 16, 2014 at 12:19 a.m. 8 Likes \| 2 Comments Email Print Read Discuss Emmanuel Sanders is expected to sign with the Broncos tomorrow, but the process that led him there left the other teams involved fuming and crying foul. One team official claimed Sanders' agent broke "every rule in negotiations." Agent Steve Weinberg, on behalf of the receiver, accepted a deal with the Chiefs in principle, according to one team source. Weinberg then engaged in negotiations with the Tampa Bay Bucs, according to another source involved in the process. While shopping the Chiefs offer to the Bucs, Weinberg never explained that he had already accepted the terms of Kansas City's offer. Later in the night, Sanders' agent had agreed to terms with the Broncos, which is where he is currently headed. Sanders and Weinberg also rankled the 49ers by agreeing to visit, then blowing it off. "This was one of the worst situations in modern football negotiations," one executive involved said. "Totally wrong. This needs to be stopped." Reached at his home late Saturday, Weinberg declined to comment on the record when informed of the allegations. The Dallas-based agent was recently reinstated by the NFL Players Association, which had barred and decertified him in 2003 because it had reportedly found he diverted assets to an offshore account during a dispute with a partner and collecting a fee from a client prematurely. Weinberg later filed suit against the NFLPA and its top officials, alleging they illegally took away his certification for eight years, along with past, present and future income of clients. Weinberg has two clients currently on NFL teams, not including Sanders. He had 42 before he was barred. While Weinberg broke no laws in accepting a deal, the entire situation infuriated those he dealt with. It is commonly accepted in the league that once two sides agree to a deal -- in writing or in handshake form -- that's the end of the story. Instead, by Weinberg shopping the Chiefs deal and then not informing the Bucs that a deal had been reached showed another side of the business. It is unclear if the Broncos were aware of the previous actions. "When a man gives you his words and pulls out," one executive said, "then gives another team your word and pulls out, then gives another team his word ... Not proper." Adam Schefter ✔ @AdamSchefter Follow Denver is giving former Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders a 3-year, $15M contract. Team announced agreement. Last edited by ShowtimeSBMVP; 03-16-2014 at 11:13 AM..
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