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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, 07:23 PM

Oh man. Geno throwing to Sanders and Decker would be hot.

OldSchool · 03-13-2014, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Don't ever let him leave for New York.

Unfortunately, it kind of looks like he's just trying to drive his price up before he gets there. He's going to sign with whoever is willing to pay him the most.

For that reason, I'm not going to get my hopes up.

TambaBerry · 03-13-2014, 07:24 PM

please dear god let us sign this guy

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-13-2014, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Douche Baggins

Oh man. Vick throwing to Sanders and Decker would be hot.

FYP

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-13-2014, 07:27 PM

For those asking, Sanders would make a lot of sense for Chiefs. Could be slot receiver they lost when McCluster bolted
— Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) March 14, 2014

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-13-2014, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

Unfortunately, it kind of looks like he's just trying to drive his price up before he gets there. He's going to sign with whoever is willing to pay him the most.

For that reason, I'm not going to get my hopes up.

You're still just speculating. You have nothing to base your comment on.

mcaj22 · 03-13-2014, 07:28 PM

it's going to come down to if he wants money he can sign with a shit team like the Jags with a garbage QB or sign with a team that will ya know, actually win some games.

fairladyZ · 03-13-2014, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Douche Baggins

Oh man. Geno throwing to Revis would be hot.

FYP again

-King- · 03-13-2014, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

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

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

I'd still draft a WR in the first if he's signed. If not, might as well keep Avery.

DTLB58 · 03-13-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

They told him McCown (who's now on his 6th team) will be the QB.

Yeah, when I heard last week Lovie was looking for a new QB I thought, ut-oh!

I'm not a Buc fan obviously, but I thought it would have been okay to let Glennon keep working through it and I think he will be ok.

But Lovie will ruin every QB he gets ahold of. This will be a carousel all year and just when Glennon starts to make plays and look good, Herm, I mean Lovie will pull him back in and say not so fast we don't throw the ball down field son.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-13-2014, 07:30 PM

My understanding is Jets have not set another visit date with Emmanuel Sanders after both sides couldn't make it happen for tomorrow #nyj
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) March 14, 2014

DTLB58 · 03-13-2014, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by xztop123

The first pick has to be pass defense. coverage or pass rush

If we get Sanders I'm fine with that. After the playoff game I got more confidence in what we can do in this O. And what this D needs. If this WR class is as deep as they say maybe we grab one in the 3rd.

OldSchool · 03-13-2014, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

My understanding is Jets have not set another visit date with Emmanuel Sanders after both sides couldn't make it happen for tomorrow #nyj
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) March 14, 2014

Good!

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-13-2014, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

My understanding is Jets have not set another visit date with Emmanuel Sanders after both sides couldn't make it happen for tomorrow #nyj
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) March 14, 2014

Manish Mehta is muslim, he can't be trusted !

mcaj22 · 03-13-2014, 07:32 PM

did we jump in this party late that it totally made him shift is schedule?

like his agent said "The Chiefs are interested" and Sanders was like **** yeah push everything else back and lets go there?

like we were somebody relevant? or is that just me being a homer here and looking to much into it

03-13-2014, 06:39 PM
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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ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $1256009	For those asking, Sanders would make a lot of sense for Chiefs. Could be slot receiver they lost when McCluster bolted — Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) March 14, 2014
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mcaj22 MVP Join Date: Feb 2010 Casino cash: $10014454	it's going to come down to if he wants money he can sign with a shit team like the Jags with a garbage QB or sign with a team that will ya know, actually win some games.
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ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $1256009	My understanding is Jets have not set another visit date with Emmanuel Sanders after both sides couldn't make it happen for tomorrow #nyj — Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) March 14, 2014
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03-13-2014, 07:32 PM	#105
mcaj22 MVP Join Date: Feb 2010 Casino cash: $10014454	did we jump in this party late that it totally made him shift is schedule? like his agent said "The Chiefs are interested" and Sanders was like **** yeah push everything else back and lets go there? like we were somebody relevant? or is that just me being a homer here and looking to much into it
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