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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.

DTLB58 · 03-13-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

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

Parents and siblings? Why don't we just give out their tax return while we are at it, lol. Wtf?

Cheater5 · 03-13-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Douche Baggins

That's what Dexter got.

Guess who is actually worth that much.

Werd.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-13-2014, 07:15 PM

5 year 20m 8m guaranteed.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-13-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

Because the highest paid WR in FA so far this year is only getting an average of 7.2 mil per.

Andre Roberts signed a 4-year deal worth $16 mil and Rotoworld has him ranked 1 spot ahead of Sanders in the FA pool. Pretty sure Sanders would settle for something along those lines or go with a 1 year Jeremy Maclin deal and test the market again next season.

So you and Kcrockaholic are speculating ?!?!

KCrockaholic · 03-13-2014, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

So, your speculating !?!?

It's called an educated guess based off of all living factors and my experience and knowledge of the game.

God dammit.

Chiefs Pantalones · 03-13-2014, 07:16 PM

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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.

This

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-13-2014, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DTLB58

Parents and siblings? Why don't we just give out their tax return while we are at it, lol. Wtf?

Yeah. Noticed he doesn't have a father. When Dorsey finds that out he'll pass on Sanders.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-13-2014, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

It's called an educated guess based off of all living factors and my experience and knowledge of the game.

God dammit.

Oh.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-13-2014, 07:18 PM

Emmanuel Sanders - WR - Steelers
The New York Daily News reports the Jets have "strong interest" in free agent Emmanuel Sanders.
This isn't exactly "new" news. The Jets' interest in Sanders has been known for the better part of a month. He was initially expected to visit Gang Green Friday, but a scheduling conflict put that on hold. Sanders is going to Kansas City Friday. The Jets are looking for another receiver after landing Eric Decker Thursday.
Related: Jets

KCrockaholic · 03-13-2014, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

Oh.

Yeah. So shut up.

OldSchool · 03-13-2014, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

So you and Kcrockaholic are speculating ?!?!

The market for WRs is pretty weak this year due to the influx of talent in the draft. Players are going to sign for a lot cheaper than they normally would under these circumstances. There is a very real chance that we can bring him in on a $4 mil per year deal.

KCrockaholic · 03-13-2014, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Emmanuel Sanders - WR - Steelers
The New York Daily News reports the Jets have "strong interest" in free agent Emmanuel Sanders.
This isn't exactly "new" news. The Jets' interest in Sanders has been known for the better part of a month. He was initially expected to visit Gang Green Friday, but a scheduling conflict put that on hold. Sanders is going to Kansas City Friday. The Jets are looking for another receiver after landing Eric Decker Thursday.
Related: Jets

**** you, Jets!

DTLB58 · 03-13-2014, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Emmanuel Sanders - WR - Steelers
The New York Daily News reports the Jets have "strong interest" in free agent Emmanuel Sanders.
This isn't exactly "new" news. The Jets' interest in Sanders has been known for the better part of a month. He was initially expected to visit Gang Green Friday, but a scheduling conflict put that on hold. Sanders is going to Kansas City Friday. The Jets are looking for another receiver after landing Eric Decker Thursday.
Related: Jets

Well it better be KC first thing Friday!

htismaqe · 03-13-2014, 07:22 PM

Don't ever let him leave for New York.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-13-2014, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

The market for WRs is pretty weak this year due to the influx of talent in the draft. Players are going to sign for a lot cheaper than they normally would under these circumstances. There is a very real chance that we can bring him in on a $4 mil per year deal.

We don't know that the reciever talent in the draft is that good. It's all speculation. They could all be the next sylvester Morris or Johnny Baldwin. He'll get a contract well before the draft anyway so you're still speculating , unlike KCrockaholic who is making a God Damn educated guess.

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ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $1256009	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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