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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.

silver5liter · 03-14-2014, 02:57 PM

So is mugsy a troll or really this disgruntled?

**Bowser** · 03-14-2014, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugsy

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

You'd be wasting his time. He's going to get a 5 year deal with ~ 10 million guaranteed from someone. He'd be a fantastic fit for Andy's system, especially considering all the other skill players around him.

**The Franchise** · 03-14-2014, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by silver5liter

So is mugsy a troll or really this disgruntled?

It's Blackbob.

**TimBone** · 03-14-2014, 02:58 PM

Anybody who's still riding the Dex train explain this to me. Reid was super excited about Dex, even wanted to draft him in Philly. How come Reid let him walk after just one year of working with him? Maybe because he found out he was nothing special.

**Bowser** · 03-14-2014, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by silver5liter

So is mugsy a troll or really this disgruntled?

Rumor has it he's the latest BlackBob incarnation.

**The Franchise** · 03-14-2014, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Rumor has it he's the latest BlackBob incarnation.

One of them. He's also OldSchool as well.

**TimBone** · 03-14-2014, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Rumor has it he's the latest BlackBob incarnation.

That's no rumor, kind sir. Mugsy has been Blackbob's username over at the coalition for years.

OldSchool · 03-14-2014, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

You'd be wasting his time. He's going to get a 5 year deal with ~ 10 million guaranteed from someone. He'd be a fantastic fit for Andy's system, especially considering all the other skill players around him.

He's 27 so this is likely his only chance at a really lucrative contract. He's going to try to get as much as he possibly can.

**Bowser** · 03-14-2014, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

One of them. He's also OldSchool as well.

Interesting. Had no idea about OldSchool. CP truly can be an addiction, apparently (I say with almost 49K posts

).

Chiefnj2 · 03-14-2014, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavericks Ace

Sighs. Here we go again.

It's a fact. Maybe it will change, but so far it is what it is.

-King- · 03-14-2014, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowser

Interesting. Had no idea about OldSchool. CP truly can be an addiction, apparently (I say with almost 49K posts

).

uh...

**Bowser** · 03-14-2014, 03:02 PM

Shit, I went over 49,000. What a ****ing moran looser.

**Bowser** · 03-14-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

uh...

Haha, yep.

At least I'm not the CP crackhead you are. 36K since 2009? Dammit man!

silver5liter · 03-14-2014, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Flybone McTimmerson

That's no rumor, kind sir. Mugsy has been Blackbob's username over at the coalition for years.

yikes, have we tried an IP ban?

**The Franchise** · 03-14-2014, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Haha, yep.

At least I'm not the CP crackhead you are. 36K since 2009? Dammit man!

41k since 2006. ****.

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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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