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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.

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

This dumbassery is getting old.

The Hunts aren't cheap I'm just bitching cuz I really want Sanders in KC. Don't mind me lol

**The Franchise** · 03-15-2014, 05:23 PM

We're his third visit. He seems to think he's worth way more than anyone else does.

Simplicity · 03-15-2014, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

Come on, it's not like Sanders is a #1 caliber receiver.

He's 27 and a solid player but has injury issues. He would be a good piece to add but it's not a big loss if we can't sign him. If he's asking for what Tate got from the Lions, I'd much rather let him walk out of here without a contract.

Tbh... On our roster... He would be #1.

**LoneWolf** · 03-15-2014, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

The Hunts aren't cheap I'm just bitching cuz I really want Sanders in KC. Don't mind me lol

No worries. I worked a 12 hour day today. I'm a little grumpy.

tecumseh · 03-15-2014, 05:27 PM

Ok . Sanders walks. There's Jones, Britt, Austin, just to name a few.

mcaj22 · 03-15-2014, 05:28 PM

Edelman visited with SF and immediately ran back to whatever the Pats were offering the next day

I'd imagine SF makes that same offer to Sanders and that offer is on the lower end

ForeverChiefs58 · 03-15-2014, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

Come on, it's not like Sanders is a #1 caliber receiver.

He's 27 and a solid player but has injury issues. He would be a good piece to add but it's not a big loss if we can't sign him. If he's asking for what Tate got from the Lions, I'd much rather let him walk out of here without a contract.

Sanders does have a screw in each foot

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-15-2014, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

Come on, it's not like Sanders is a #1 caliber receiver.

He's 27 and a solid player but has injury issues. He would be a good piece to add but it's not a big loss if we can't sign him. If he's asking for what Tate got from the Lions, I'd much rather let him walk out of here without a contract.

Injury issues?

He's missed exactly zero games the past 2 seasons.

Titty Meat · 03-15-2014, 05:28 PM

tecumseh · 03-15-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

Sanders does have a screw in each foot

As long as he doesn't have a screw loose.

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 05:30 PM

Sanders better cancel that flight

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-15-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

6-10

Step back from the ledge...

**LoneWolf** · 03-15-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

6-10

Your labia is showing.

OldSchool · 03-15-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BCD

Injury issues?

He's missed exactly zero games the past 2 seasons.

Here you go, incase you didn't know.

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ESPN reports free agent Emmanuel Sanders may not receive the long-term contract he wants due to medical concerns regarding his feet.
Sanders has a screw in each of his feet and was limited by a foot injury the last two months of 2013. He is reportedly looking for something close to the five-year, $31 million, $13 million guaranteed deal Golden Tate received from the Lions, but his injury history should put that kind of money out of reach. Sanders may have to settle for a one or two-year deal. He is our No. 5 remaining free-agent wide receiver. Mar 14 - 7:07 PM
Source: ESPN.com

It's the reason why teams are hesitant to give him much of a guaranteed contract. I think it's also the reason why he hasn't been able to take that next step and turn into a real difference maker at WR.

tecumseh · 03-15-2014, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

No worries. I worked a 12 hour day today. I'm a little grumpy.

Time to get a little beery.

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