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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, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

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.

Not at all.

Simplicity · 03-15-2014, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

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

Elway is a blind man with a lot of cash.

penbrook · 03-15-2014, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

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

Schefter has been wrong a couple of times. He reported reid was signing with the Cardinals but nope we got him.

DenverChief · 03-15-2014, 08:07 PM

It's gotta be the agent driving the price up - I say the rumor is true but they are just using it as a bargaining chip to get more out of KC

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

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.

At the very least, nobody can never accuse them of not trying.

OldSchool · 03-15-2014, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Cause he doesn't play defense?

**DeezNutz** · 03-15-2014, 08:08 PM

I would hate for the Chiefs to shit the bed in the SB. Man that would suck. So embarrassing.

Therefore, I'm far more content never winning in the playoffs. ****ing ever.

kcxiv · 03-15-2014, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

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.

Not really, all you can do is give our team the chance to win it all, thats what he's doing. Chiefs dont even get that far. THey put out half ass efforts and hope guys do something. Thats why we are at year 44.

Discuss Thrower · 03-15-2014, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

Cause he doesn't play defense?

Because he generally doesn't play the position of quarterback very well and that's kinda important when the owners vote in rules that make passing offense almost impossible to stop.

kcxiv · 03-15-2014, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

I would hate for the Chiefs to shit the bed in the SB. Man that would suck. So embarrassing.

Therefore, I'm far more content never winning in the playoffs. ****ing ever.

I just want a play off win first.

Iconic · 03-15-2014, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Emmanuel and his agent are sitting in the hotel rooms texting random NFL insiders bullshit and laughing their asses off.

Drunk texting at it's finest lol.

Deberg_1990 · 03-15-2014, 08:12 PM

Heh, now everyone here who was excited about this guy will try and pick out all his faults. enjoy kids!
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aturnis · 03-15-2014, 08:12 PM

Good I'm glad. Sanders doesn't offer enough.

Eleazar · 03-15-2014, 08:13 PM

Receivers will sign with the Broncos without even visiting them, because Manning will make them so much money.

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 08:13 PM

This is so crazy. So he was supposed to go to SF tonight but didn't. Now he's signed with Denver after no visit but has visited 3 teams. Doesn't add up

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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