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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.

ARROW2 · 03-15-2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

Un****ing believeable. I hope Manning breaks his ****ing leg in OTA's. Elway is no genious just to buy up players to make up for his shitty drafting and shit coaching staff. Just like the Pats.

How about a season ending neck injury?

TLO · 03-15-2014, 08:02 PM

Not really going to lose a lot of sleep over this one.

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 08:02 PM

I give it an 85% chance that Elway has pissed himself laughing at the Chiefs over this.

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 08:02 PM

Denver is trolling us hard.

OldSchool · 03-15-2014, 08:02 PM

Wtf? Wow, that came out of nowhere. Oh well, let him take his broken feet to join Manning's broken neck in Denver. **** him.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-15-2014, 08:02 PM

If the Reports about his feet are true i really cant see how Denver gives him a deal over the phone.

OrtonsPiercedTaint · 03-15-2014, 08:03 PM

Ides of March roll

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-15-2014, 08:03 PM

Not saying Emmanuel Sanders won't wind up with Broncos, as @AdamSchefter reported, but sources say not yet, something could happen Sunday
— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) March 16, 2014

**DeezNutz** · 03-15-2014, 08:03 PM

CP should load like an old school MySpace page with "No Vaseline" to set the tone.

BryanBusby · 03-15-2014, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

If the Reports about his feet are true i really cant see how deal gives him a deal over the phone.

1. Teams do stupid shit all the time.
2. Gotta pass a physical before the contract is finalized.

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Not saying Emmanuel Sanders won't wind up with Broncos, as @AdamSchefter reported, but sources say not yet, something could happen Sunday
— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) March 16, 2014

Now he's REALLY working the teams, trying to get a better offer.

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 08:05 PM

I'm not even getting my hopes up again. Schefter is never wrong

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-15-2014, 08:05 PM

Big Tedd · 03-15-2014, 08:05 PM

Denver is really good......AT PISSING ME OFF!!!!!!!

Red Dawg · 03-15-2014, 08:06 PM

If Denver doesn't win it all after 3 years of Manning and all this money wasted on FA's it will be a massive choke job. Elway will be looking pretty stupid.

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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