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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.

**Mav** · 03-14-2014, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

And why do we want to ban him? Has he been a gigantic asshole, and when has CP frowned on that?

True. I am still here

Mother****erJones · 03-14-2014, 03:14 PM

Keeping him overnight to try and work out a deal. Hope it's done

**Bowser** · 03-14-2014, 03:14 PM

I refuse to believe we're taking another goddamned offensive lineman with our first pick, especially considering how badly we need a safety, a pass rusher, or (potentially) a receiver/TE. I flat refuse. Sign Oher and/or Penn for shit's sake.

**The Franchise** · 03-14-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavericks Ace

True. I am still here

Your thoughts are generally intelligent and well thought out. Blackbob pukes bullshit out of his face hole and thinks its the greatest shit that's ever been said.

Simplicity · 03-14-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

****ing working all day.

bro, who works these days? overrated.

Chiefnj2 · 03-14-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavericks Ace

Except that little playoff thing. And that the chiefs wide outs aren't exactly the broncos. I said it then, I'll say it now. The worst set of receivers/tightends if any team that made the playoffs. Not even close.

You are going to let one game overrule an entire career? One game is an anomaly, not a trend.

**Bowser** · 03-14-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

Keeping him overnight to try and work out a deal. Hope it's done

Get him

- BBQ
- drunk
- laid
- paid

and say hello to your newest Chief.

**The Franchise** · 03-14-2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Get him

- BBQ
- drunk
- laid
- paid

and say hello to your newest Chief.

To the penny slots!

Mother****erJones · 03-14-2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Simplicity

bro, who works these days? overrated.

Lol ya sure

**Mav** · 03-14-2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

You are going to let one game overrule an entire career? One game is an anomaly, not a trend.

Hmmm. You have a fair point. I still maintain my alex allegiance. That won't change.

**Bowser** · 03-14-2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

To the penny slots!

FIFTEEN ****ING DOLLARS!!! **** YAH BRUHHH!!!!

Simplicity · 03-14-2014, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Get him

- BBQ
- drunk
- laid
- paid

and say hello to your newest Chief.

I think he is married and with a kid... I could be wrong but I don't think helping the dude cheat on his wife is going to make him a Chief.

PA Chiefs · 03-14-2014, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

I refuse to believe we're taking another goddamned offensive lineman with our first pick, especially considering how badly we need a safety, a pass rusher, or (potentially) a receiver/TE. I flat refuse. Sign Oher and/or Penn for shit's sake.

Agreed we need playmakers in the first

Simplicity · 03-14-2014, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

Lol ya sure

School and sports keeps me busy enough so that's that.

chiefzilla1501 · 03-14-2014, 03:18 PM

It wouldn't surprise me if the Chiefs add Walker and Sanders for cheaper than what Atlanta paid for Asamoah and Tennessee paid for McCluster. In both cases, we end up with better players for cheaper.

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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chiefzilla1501 In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2008 Casino cash: $-1665503	It wouldn't surprise me if the Chiefs add Walker and Sanders for cheaper than what Atlanta paid for Asamoah and Tennessee paid for McCluster. In both cases, we end up with better players for cheaper.
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