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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.

Discuss Thrower · 03-15-2014, 07:49 PM

This season is going to be 2004 all over again. It will match and exceed the shit show train wreck of 2011 when they lose to Buffalo and EJ Manuel.

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Emmanuel Sanders remains in Kansas City right now tonight, spending his second night in Kansas City, according to a source
— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) March 16, 2014

What? Ok stay in KC only to sign with denver

penbrook · 03-15-2014, 07:49 PM

WTF is going on

Aaron Wilson is always right btw

Micjones · 03-15-2014, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Emmanuel Sanders remains in Kansas City right now tonight, spending his second night in Kansas City, according to a source
— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) March 16, 2014

WTF? Emmanuel Sanders has officially become a Malaysian airliner.

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Emmanuel Sanders remains in Kansas City right now tonight, spending his second night in Kansas City, according to a source
— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) March 16, 2014

Waiting on the Bronco jet to get here, most likely.

DenverChief · 03-15-2014, 07:49 PM

I gotta know - if this is true - how da fuq did they sign him while he was still in KC? Or did he sneak a flight to Denver while everyone was sleeping?

BryanBusby · 03-15-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Emmanuel Sanders remains in Kansas City right now tonight, spending his second night in Kansas City, according to a source
— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) March 16, 2014

John Elway gonna come here to sign him and stop to piss on the Lamar Hunt statue on the way to his hotel room.

TEX · 03-15-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

This is not ****ing it at all. The chiefs could have offered a slightly larger contract, but the choice is the ****ing quarterback.

IF Payton Manning was on the Chiefs, you best beleive he's signing with us. That falls back to the Pioli era after he said they called Payton Mannings agent and they never got a call back. lol

Believe what you want. Bottom line is $$$$ talks. Bet ya find Denver offered more and the Chiefs were used in the process.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-15-2014, 07:50 PM

That doesn't mean Emmanuel Sanders' destination won't change, but, for now, he remains in Kansas City tonight, per a source
— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) March 16, 2014

kcxiv · 03-15-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

This season is going to be 2004 all over again. It will match and exceed the shit show train wreck of 2011 when they lose to Buffalo and EJ Manuel.

Well, 2013 when we played good tough teams, we got out shit pushed in. Chiefs were decentlast year, but thats about it.

I hope they do it again this year, so im not blowing 250 on sunday ticket for another shitty as year.

In58men · 03-15-2014, 07:51 PM

He's staying another so he can leave tomorrow lol.

Manning or Smith????

Dorsey or Elway?????

More money or less money??????

Denver it is

Micjones · 03-15-2014, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverChief

I gotta know - if this is true - how da fuq did they sign him while he was still in KC? Or did he sneak a flight to Denver while everyone was sleeping?

If they were in contact with Sanders, I'm sure he told them exactly what we were offering. Elway could've used this visit to gauge our offer and Sanders contract expectations all at the same time. Ouch.

-King- · 03-15-2014, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Emmanuel Sanders remains in Kansas City right now tonight, spending his second night in Kansas City, according to a source
— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) March 16, 2014

Wut?

Nice troll job Emmanuel.

DenverChief · 03-15-2014, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

WTF? Emmanuel Sanders has officially become a Malaysian airliner.

TEX · 03-15-2014, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BryanBusby

John Elway gonna come here to sign him and stop to piss on the Lamar Hunt statue on the way to his hotel room.

03-13-2014, 06:39 PM
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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