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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.

**LoneWolf** · 03-15-2014, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tecumseh

Time to get a little beery.

Crown and Coke is already in full effect.

Titty Meat · 03-15-2014, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

Your labia is showing.

Because this team can compete with Junior Hemingway and Ryan Lickenballs as starters you booger eating tard.

Sassy Squatch · 03-15-2014, 05:35 PM

knee jerk planet

OldSchool · 03-15-2014, 05:35 PM

I honestly wish we would have gone after Andre Roberts. He's a hard working receiver who can line up at any of our WR positions. He only signed for 4 years at $16 mil with Washington.

In 2012, while playing with the rotating crapfest of QBs in Arizona, he put up 64 catches for 759 yards and 5 TDs.

In58men · 03-15-2014, 05:36 PM

Not good fellas not good.

**LoneWolf** · 03-15-2014, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

Because this team can compete with Junior Hemingway and Ryan Lickenballs as starters you booger eating tard.

Who in their right mind thinks Hemingway is going to start?

Simplicity · 03-15-2014, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

Who in their right mind thinks Hemingway is going to start?

His bad...

Dressler.

Titty Meat · 03-15-2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Superturtle

knee jerk planet

How is predicting 6-10 with the schedule they have next year a knee jerk? Take off your rose color glasses you'll see they went 2-6 at the end of the year with the same DC and more holes on the roster.

ForeverChiefs58 · 03-15-2014, 05:39 PM

Nfl network said they thought Patriots would be releasing Danny Amendola now with signing Julian Edelman

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-15-2014, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

Here you go, incase you didn't know.

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.

I'm aware of his feet.

He hasn't missed a game in at least 2 whole seasons.

It's not an issue.

splatbass · 03-15-2014, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

This is dumb. Avery and Sanders both average about the same yards per year.

For some of these guys the grass is ALWAYS greener on the other side of the fence. If we do manage to get Sanders he will quickly become the bum to them and they'll become enamored with someone else we don't have. It is the way of CP.

Titty Meat · 03-15-2014, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

Who in their right mind thinks Hemingway is going to start?

Dumbass.

**LoneWolf** · 03-15-2014, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

Dumbass.

You think Hemingway is going to start and then call me a dumbass.

Did you eat paint chips as a kid?

In58men · 03-15-2014, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

Not good fellas not good.

Discuss

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

You think Hemingway is going to start and then call me a dumbass.

Did you eat paint chips as a kid?

That lead can be lethal

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