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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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Mecca · 03-14-2014, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Douchebag

Ryan S. Hall‏@ryanscotthall·16 mins
Emmanuel Sanders has ZERO 100-yard receiving games and has gone over 80 yards just three times.

Ryan Scott Hall? Scott Hall?

This guy?

temper11 · 03-14-2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

Yup. There's a reason why the Steelers are letting him walk. They wanted to hold on to him last season because they thought he would break out. He didn't and is just an average 2 to solid slot Wr. However, in the right system, he might be able to get those numbers.

Agreed... I think he'll be far more utilized in KC's system.

mcaj22 · 03-14-2014, 02:49 PM

ill puke if we miss out on Sanders and settle for Avant

**Mav** · 03-14-2014, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

I could just picture him eating a rib as Dorsey tries to talk to him about playing here.

Reid prolly took it from him. That's why he left

Chiefnj2 · 03-14-2014, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by temper11

Agreed... I think he'll be far more utilized in KC's system.

Receivers don't put up big numbers with Alex Smith.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-14-2014, 02:52 PM

Can't wait till it's over so I can get back to seeing this guy everyday. #PrincetonEmmanuelSanders #Myheart pic.twitter.com/hlBUVAXRMC
— Emmanuel Sanders (@E_Sanders88) March 14, 2014

I bet this is a Q .

**Bowser** · 03-14-2014, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TEX

"Not a game changer???"

See the Giants game? What about the very first time he touched the ball in the NFL?? CHANGED BOTH GAMES. Also set KC up with a short field most every game last season. THAT, my friend, IS a game-changer. Everything I said about him trending upward is correct. He clearly did that under Reid year 1. Dont justify your take of the guy based on the Titans deal. Thats just as flawed as skewing stats to present a point of view. Also, our front office thought enough of him to go to him a lot on 3rd down last season and enough to offer him a deal, just not as much $$$ as Tennessee did. Can his production be replaced? Yes. However, make no mistake Dex will be missed. If our return game suffers this year, remember all of us who wanted Dex to stay. Anyway, I think it was a mistake to let him walk but I realize the business side of things. The only reason Im talking about it now is because you called me out, to another poster, on the subject.

You are the first guy I think of when it comes to people being pissed about Dex being gone. Maybe the ONLY one, actually. The only one that gets THIS pissed, for sure, lol.

You're right, he played a huge part in us winning that San Diego game. His return against the Giants was spectacular and sparked us to a blowout win over them. I'm not taking anything away from him what he brought to the table. But you have to be fair and factor in the bad with the good - 9 career TD's, 10 career fumbles lost. Again, if the Chiefs felt he was a guy whose production couldn't be replaced by another, they would have kept him. I define that as the coaching staff seeing him as JAG, especially considering what he signed for in Tennessee.

Feel free to throw it in my face at the end of the season if our new punt returner is crap. I'll take it. But I just don't think that I'm going to have to worry about that happening.

**Mav** · 03-14-2014, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Receivers don't put up big numbers with Alex Smith.

Sighs. Here we go again.

Mugsy · 03-14-2014, 02:53 PM

I'd do 3 years $10.5 million at the most. Has he ever even had 1,000 yards? He had a real QB in Pittsburgh and he had his chances imo. No way I'd sign him to five years. He hasn't earned it.

**Bowser** · 03-14-2014, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Receivers don't put up big numbers with Alex Smith.

You're right. We should cut Smith.

**Bowser** · 03-14-2014, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugsy

I'd do 3 years $10.5 million at the most. Has he ever even had 1,000 yards? He had a real QB in Pittsburgh and he had his chances imo. No way I'd sign him to five years. He hasn't earned it.

Glad you're not our GM.

Mugsy · 03-14-2014, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Ryan Scott Hall? Scott Hall?

This guy?

No, LOL. He used to be over at CC and manage a Minsky's. I think he finally actually made it as a writer. He's probably around here somewhere.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-14-2014, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavericks Ace

Sighs. Here we go again.

With some fans it will never end.

OldSchool · 03-14-2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Receivers don't put up big numbers with Alex Smith.

Smith targeted the slot guy the most after Dwayne Bowe. Sanders will get plenty of opportunities if he can get open. Same with everyone else. Smith takes the smart throws most of the time but he'll force it if he has to. As long as the OL holds up, Smith will get the ball to whoever is open.

Mugsy · 03-14-2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Glad you're not our GM.

That's more than McCluster got and more than Sanders deserves. I'd give him a $3.5 million signing bonus.

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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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