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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.

mcaj22 · 03-15-2014, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by penbook

This reminds so much of Cardinals are 95% expected to land Andy Reid. Than we sign him

except this time we are in the Cardinals role

OldSchool · 03-15-2014, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

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.

Did you even watch the games against Denver? Smith went throw for throw with Manning. He does it against every "elite" QB that he faces.

The only difference? Their level of receivers. Chiefs WRs are dogcrap compared to the Broncos' core. They can routinely make catches that Chiefs WRs will drop most of the time and that was the major difference in the losses.

Sure-Oz · 03-15-2014, 08:20 PM

Wtf did Denver come from

Iconic · 03-15-2014, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by splatbass

Stop being such a drama queen. Sanders wasn't going to be the missing piece that got us to the SB anyway. JFC there are a bunch of whiny pussies here.

This. You guys are acting like we just let Houston or Berry walk. Calm the **** down.

OldSchool · 03-15-2014, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Iconic

This. You guys are acting like we just let Houston or Berry walk. Clam the **** down.

Yeah. Sanders is a decent #2 WR but he isn't a game changer, that's why the Steelers were willing to let him walk and test the market.

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by splatbass

Stop being such a drama queen. Sanders wasn't going to be the missing piece that got us to the SB anyway. JFC there are a bunch of whiny pussies here.

It's really not so much that. It's the fact that he can agree to play in Denver after being here for two days and not even visiting the Broncos' place. Hamas said it best earlier - The Kansas City Cuckolds.

**The Bad Guy** · 03-15-2014, 08:23 PM

He doesn't have to visit Denver to agree to sign there.

Terms could be agreed upon, and then he takes a physical tomorrow or Monday. Talib didn't visit there before getting that contract.

Discuss Thrower · 03-15-2014, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

Did you even watch the games against Denver? Smith went throw for throw with Manning. He does it against every "elite" QB that he faces.

The only difference? Their level of receivers. Chiefs WRs are dogcrap compared to the Broncos' core. They can routinely make catches that Chiefs WRs will drop most of the time and that was the major difference in the losses.

And what did Smith do against Buffalo? Or Cleveland?

TEX · 03-15-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by splatbass

Stop being such a drama queen. Sanders wasn't going to be the missing piece that got us to the SB anyway. JFC there are a bunch of whiny pussies here.

The way it went down, Id expect many to bitch...Did you ever think it completes Denver's puzzle though....

penbrook · 03-15-2014, 08:24 PM

Per Herbie Teope

Watching this Emmanuel Sanders saga unfold in the last hour is like watching an old episode from The X-Files.

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Neither team nor player's agent will confirm, but Broncos are expected to sign former Steelers WR Emmauel Sanders, per league sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2014

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Originally Posted by Bowser

It's really not so much that. It's the fact that he can agree to play in Denver after being here for two days and not even visiting the Broncos' place. Hamas said it best earlier - The Kansas City Cuckolds.

Exactly. It's the point of it all. In kc all day and signs with Denver

penbrook · 03-15-2014, 08:25 PM

Per Jacobs71

After seeing this unfold. I think Sanders' agent is getting every last penny he can because the number isn't what they want from whomever.

**LoneWolf** · 03-15-2014, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

And what did Smith do against Buffalo? Or Cleveland?

Win.

**The Franchise** · 03-15-2014, 08:25 PM

Why do I root for this ****ing team. ....Jesus.

mcaj22 · 03-15-2014, 08:26 PM

yea how dare some of us want a mid tier FA that can help the team thats worth a shit.

sorry forgot we are the chiefs and should be happy with a haul of awful Joe Mays, Jeff Shitnfarts and some slapdick Raiders DT that nobody here knew of until this week.

my bad Emmanuel Sanders isnt a game changer for the Chiefs

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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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The Bad Guy Scott Pioli Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Copacobana Casino cash: $9283645	He doesn't have to visit Denver to agree to sign there. Terms could be agreed upon, and then he takes a physical tomorrow or Monday. Talib didn't visit there before getting that contract. __________________
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03-15-2014, 08:24 PM	#1465
penbrook LEGEND! Join Date: Feb 2013 Casino cash: $10033840	Per Herbie Teope Watching this Emmanuel Sanders saga unfold in the last hour is like watching an old episode from The X-Files.
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penbrook LEGEND! Join Date: Feb 2013 Casino cash: $10033840	Per Jacobs71 After seeing this unfold. I think Sanders' agent is getting every last penny he can because the number isn't what they want from whomever.
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03-15-2014, 08:26 PM	#1470
mcaj22 MVP Join Date: Feb 2010 Casino cash: $10014454	yea how dare some of us want a mid tier FA that can help the team thats worth a shit. sorry forgot we are the chiefs and should be happy with a haul of awful Joe Mays, Jeff Shitnfarts and some slapdick Raiders DT that nobody here knew of until this week. my bad Emmanuel Sanders isnt a game changer for the Chiefs
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