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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, 07:32 PM

As usual, @AdamSchefter is dead-on. Source confirms to @FOXSports1 that @Broncos agreed to contract terms with @steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders
— Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) March 16, 2014

'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-15-2014, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Tough spot for the Chiefs.

Above average but not elite QB. Elite RB. #1 WR who just got paid.

Aging Hali. Rising Houston. Rising Poe. Solid Berry, etc. The team isn't bereft of talent, but the overall roster construction isn't very good.

It's a strange situation because there are a good number of viable pieces but an impressive number of ass-scorching holes.

What they do will say a lot about Clark Hunt as an owner, IMO. Does he want the stands full, or does he want to make a run? The team is too flawed in its construction to win. He can command Dorsey to go around throwing Bondo on the roster, but it's not going to hold.

TEX · 03-15-2014, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Gonna call it Chiefs sign Jason Avant tomorrow.

Who cares? He's nothing the Chiefs dont already have. Watching the Chiefs in Free Agency is like watching the JV team, they cant compete with the varsity.

Dante84 · 03-15-2014, 07:32 PM

I SPENT MY WHOLE ****ING DAY WAITING FOR THIS.

****.

kcxiv · 03-15-2014, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

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.

As shitty as this sounds i have more faith that my worst hated team will get back to play off wins before the Chiefs get a play off win after Manning retires. I just have no ****ing faith in the Chiefs anymore. They drained me of it all.

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 07:35 PM

All day waiting and he goes to Denver. **** this season. It's over before it started

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

@AdamSchefter: Neither team nor player's agent will confirm, but Broncos are expected to sign former Steelers WR Emmauel Sanders, per league sources.

they wanna win and we don't.

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Originally Posted by DenverChief

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ESPN reports that the #Patriots are expected to sign WR Emmanuel Sanders. #Steelers

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

As usual, @AdamSchefter is dead-on. Source confirms to @FOXSports1 that @Broncos agreed to contract terms with @steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders
— Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) March 16, 2014

kcxiv · 03-15-2014, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

All day waiting and he goes to Denver. **** this season. It's over before it started

As long as Manning is on the Bronco's we never had a real shot. Best we could do is what we did last year.

-King- · 03-15-2014, 07:36 PM

Wow

TEX · 03-15-2014, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

As usual, @AdamSchefter is dead-on. Source confirms to @FOXSports1 that @Broncos agreed to contract terms with @steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders
— Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) March 16, 2014

Wow. Elway made Dorsey his bitch with this one. Sounds like the Chiefs were used and abused

Its just laughable now. KC cant compete with Denver in any way.

Jerm · 03-15-2014, 07:37 PM

At this point Denver could trade for Adrian Peterson tomorrow and it wouldn't shock me one bit...

**The Bad Guy** · 03-15-2014, 07:37 PM

God damn Peyton.

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 07:37 PM

I hope Berry wrecks this bitch when he runs one of those short crossing routes over the middle.

kcxiv · 03-15-2014, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

I hope Berry wrecks this bitch when he runs one of those short crossing routes over the middle.

ive never seen Barry wreck anyone but running backs on run blitz's

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-15-2014, 07:39 PM

Watch it be like a 1 year deal. Manning is gonna make him a lot of money in 2015.

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