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ShowtimeSBMVP · 11:13 AM

Executives crying foul over Emmanuel Sanders deal

By Ian Rapoport NFL.com
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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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Simplicity · 03-14-2014, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ct

so you're tellin me there's a chance!

Still that slight opening in the window, yes.

OldSchool · 03-14-2014, 01:08 PM

I don't know, he might buy in if Reid is able to talk football 1 on 1 with him. But, ultimately, it's going to come down to the money. Sanders isn't going to sign a bargain deal, he'll ask for around $5 mil per. Something in the same range as Cooper, Tate, and Roberts. $4-6 mil per year.

DTLB58 · 03-14-2014, 01:08 PM

@TerezPaylor: Sanders will be spending the night in Kansas City. So #Chiefs indeed have a chance to keep him here and never let him leave.

Ok, time for the local chapter of the CP kidnapping crew to go into action!

**RealSNR** · 03-14-2014, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

I bet something else better than "Susan" can be came up with. Whatever your new name is in the future you only have 5 months or so of your current name.

He's not ****ing doing it, dude.

The guy is SHORTER than McCluster. Yes, he's SHORTER. We know absolutely nothing about how he matches up against NFL defensive backs, but it can't be good.

I watched his college career. I lived in Grand Forks when he played for UND. He never had some brilliant route running instinct. He was okay at the DII/DIAA. But that's about it. He's fast(ish) but can't stretch the field like even Donnie Avery can.

You know who he is? Chad ****ing Hall. And if the Chiefs work on improving their WRs even SLIGHTLY, there will be no room for him whatsoever. Teams who are actively trying to build a solid group of WRs have no time for shitty piss****s like Chad Hall and Weston Dressler.

You better hope he's not on the roster come opening day. If he is, that means we've either got serious injury problems, or we didn't do shit to our WRs, either through free agency OR the draft.

**RealSNR** · 03-14-2014, 01:15 PM

The only thing funnier than Dressler trying to make it in the NFL are the people who actually think he could be something special in the league.

It's like they think, "Hmmm... short and white... He's Wes Welker! He's even got the same first name!"

Wes Welker isn't this short. He's not 5'8. Neither is Steve Smith.

Dressler = garbage.

Jakemall · 03-14-2014, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Simplicity

@TerezPaylor

A source tells me Emmanuel Sanders does have a visit scheduled with the 49ers for Sat. However, I'm told he JUST arrived in KC. #Chiefs
1.56 PM 3/14/14

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/n...rs-on-saturday

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-14-2014, 01:23 PM

Take it down a 1000, Susan.

**RealSNR** · 03-14-2014, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BCD

Take it down a 1000, Susan.

Want to make a wager on it too, smart guy? You put your money on a miserable puke like Weston Dressler, and I'll put my money on science. We'll see who wins.

Spoiler alert: I will

ct · 03-14-2014, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jakemall

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/n...rs-on-saturday

funny how that wasn't a lead story when he visited jax, tb, or kc huh?

Sully · 03-14-2014, 01:33 PM

What does it mean to vouge for someone?

Hoover · 03-14-2014, 01:34 PM

This reminds me of the Winston fiasco

ct · 03-14-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sully

What does it mean to vouge for someone?

think that's in the golf tee thread

Jakemall · 03-14-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ct

funny how that wasn't a lead story when he visited jax, tb, or kc huh?

Get a couple more play-off appearances in a row and there might be more media interest.

Simplicity · 03-14-2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jakemall

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/n...rs-on-saturday

What the **** does this link have to do with anything new that we didn't know?

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-14-2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Want to make a wager on it too, smart guy? You put your money on a miserable puke like Weston Dressler, and I'll put my money on science. We'll see who wins.

Spoiler alert: I will

I don't care about Dressler. I would like to see him succeed just to see if you'll change your name, though. Would be entertaining.

You're behavior towards Dressler is very similar to Clay's with Dex.

Very amusing.

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