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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.

RunKC · 03-15-2014, 07:18 PM

This really sucks if it happens

**LoneWolf** · 03-15-2014, 07:18 PM

I won't believe it until our resident Twitter junkie posts it.

**DeezNutz** · 03-15-2014, 07:18 PM

.

Can we please fast forward to 2015?

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-15-2014, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ILChief

Do they not have a cap?

Yup they're 20m under

**RealSNR** · 03-15-2014, 07:19 PM

One year, folks.

If we keep the Donks out of the Super Bowl for one year, we're safe. They're going to tank like soft bitches after that.

Jerm · 03-15-2014, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I prefer...

JakeLV · 03-15-2014, 07:20 PM

That's pretty deflating.

I'm calling it a night

'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-15-2014, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

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Can we please fast forward to 2015?

I'll say this: if the Chiefs punt on this season, like they probably should have last year, it might end up as a pretty savvy move if they don't extend Smith. As is, the team isn't built to compete and throwing 12-15MM at a QB who is only above average will only further hamstring them.

ILChief · 03-15-2014, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Yup they're 20m under

How? Does their whole team make the league minimum?

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 07:21 PM

Awesome... **** off Denver

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-15-2014, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ILChief

How? Does their whole team make the league minimum?

They have 1 guy making 10m or more. Chiefs have like 5.

**The Franchise** · 03-15-2014, 07:22 PM

****ing hell. I'm really rooting for Manning to break his neck now.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-15-2014, 07:23 PM

I'll never forget being at work reading Peyton Manning was going to be headed to KC and then when I got home he was being signed by the God Damn Donkeys. I ****ing hate them !

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 07:23 PM

Denver's gona steal him to just to spite us

'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-15-2014, 07:24 PM

Nuke the roster. Extend Berry and Houston. Start the sumbitch back over again.

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