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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.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-15-2014, 06:15 PM

Maybe Dorsey is trying to get Flowers , Hali or Berry to re-do deal before they sign him.

Crush · 03-15-2014, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

This has been one hell of a thread. I think literally just about everything has been covered in this thing.

This thread is the KFC Famous Bowl of CP.

tecumseh · 03-15-2014, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

Pass on Morgan

Pass on Avant.

Stop being so ****ing cheap. You're not gonna win shit with mediocre players. Won't happen.

I agree. Just stop gaps. It seems they've got the cash for two decent FA's. Then concentrate on the draft and whatever camp fodder they can scrape up.

Simplicity · 03-15-2014, 06:22 PM

If they sign Avant or Morgan... lolzzz at the FO.

Mr. Laz · 03-15-2014, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by splatbass

The team "fading" is an oversimplification of what happened. The DEFENSE faded at the end of the year, while the offense got BETTER. I know this is complicated for you, but maybe if you concentrate really hard you can understand it.

tbh the defense didn't fade, it collapsed

Mr. Laz · 03-15-2014, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

This thread can survive anything.

I think New Mexico just booted Mizzou from the tourney

In58men · 03-15-2014, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BCD

True fan here

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

I think New Mexico just booted Mizzou from the tourney

Good. Hopefully Missouri boots Haith from their payroll.

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 06:25 PM

Well. Can we extrapolate at this point that Sanders still being in KC is a good thing, or should we just write him off?

JakeLV · 03-15-2014, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Well. Can we extrapolate at this point that Sanders still being in KC is a good thing, or should we just write him off?

I thought he was on his way to SF?

tecumseh · 03-15-2014, 06:26 PM

Sign Clemmons at Safety. Draft a WR in the 1st, grab a WR in the second wave of FA. Round out the roster in the draft.

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeLV

I thought he was on his way to SF?

Didn't the earlier tweet say he was scheduled to arrive in SF tomorrow?

splatbass · 03-15-2014, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

going 9-0 and finishing 11-6 is fading now matter how you want to split it. BTW true fan when the offense started to improve it was because Schwartz was playing and the team scored its most points when Fisher was out. Guess what true fan? Schwartz is gone and Fisher is a starter while right now Linchenbach or Rickshaw Johnson is your starting guard with a struggling often injured fisher is the RT. Thats a recipe for success isn't it? Keep your snudey little comments to yourself bitch.

You're a tucking simpleton.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-15-2014, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Didn't the earlier tweet say he was scheduled to arrive in SF tomorrow?

Emmanuel Sanders, one of the last WRs still available in free agency, arrives in SF tonite for his visit there according to a league source
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 15, 2014

tecumseh · 03-15-2014, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Didn't the earlier tweet say he was scheduled to arrive in SF tomorrow?

Beijing. Been missing for a while now.

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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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