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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.

Hammock Parties · 03-13-2014, 06:53 PM

This guy is an actual weapon. He would be a legit slot receiver. Unlike he-who-shall-not-be-named.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-13-2014, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

This would be a huge get. An absolute ascending player who I think will really break out.

I think the guy has the potential to be a #1 receiver. Great hands, runs great routes.

He's the guy they need to sign tomorrow.

He's a good player, but that's a pretty bullish prediction. He's a competent #2, IMO.

Mother****erJones · 03-13-2014, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Douche Baggins

This guy is an actual weapon. He would be a legit slot receiver. Unlike he-who-shall-not-be-named.

DMC sucked, we all knew it except his cult following. He was popular because of social media

htismaqe · 03-13-2014, 06:54 PM

Let's get him locked up. Do it.

OldSchool · 03-13-2014, 06:55 PM

Having Sanders in the slot would be a huge boost for this offense, IMO. It was Alex's 2nd most targeted receiver outside of Bowe. Sanders could actually maximize his opportunities from the slot unlike a certain hobbit.

**The Bad Guy** · 03-13-2014, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

He's a good player, but that's a pretty bullish prediction. He's a competent #2, IMO.

I think he's going to be that good.

**The Bad Guy** · 03-13-2014, 06:56 PM

I don't think there's anyway Avery survives if he's signed.

JakeLV · 03-13-2014, 06:56 PM

I know what I said in the other thread...

But he's a young player I'd be willing to overpay for. Gives us a lot of options in the first round.

xztop123 · 03-13-2014, 06:57 PM

I never realized how undersized Pitts WR corp was.... Sanders, brown and wallace....

Simply Red · 03-13-2014, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I don't think there's anyway Avery survives if he's signed.

Big Tedd · 03-13-2014, 06:57 PM

I would like to get Sanders. Still need another WR in the draft though.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-13-2014, 06:57 PM

If he's so damn good why wasn't he resigned by the steelers ??? Huh ?

**The Bad Guy** · 03-13-2014, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Tedd

I would like to get Sanders. Still need another WR in the draft though.

I don't think they invest a high pick in a WR if he is signed.

Bowe, Sanders, Hemmingway, Jenkins, rookie, Dressler?

Simply Red · 03-13-2014, 06:59 PM

I have a feeling Avery will have a good season - I'm a fan - know he's not popular around here - It's ok - I've accepted that.

I don't like sushi or facebook either, get at me.

Simply Red · 03-13-2014, 07:00 PM

Born: March 17, 1987 (age 26), Bellville, TX
40 yard dash time: 4.41 seconds
Parents: Stephanie Sanders
Salary: 2.5 million USD (2013)
Current team: Pittsburgh Steelers (#88 / Wide receiver)
Siblings: Precious Sanders, LaSabria Sanders

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