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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.

RunKC · 03-15-2014, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Just a hunch here, but I think they are planning on moving on from them this season.

We're gonna draft their replacements in May IMO.

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by penbook

I'm gonna wake up tommorow and see a Jason Avant signing

If you're lucky. We might **** around and lose him to the Jaguars.

**The Bad Guy** · 03-15-2014, 08:38 PM

Yeah, I think this is over now. There's too many connected people saying it's Denver.

I think the Chiefs held firm on their number.

OldSchool · 03-15-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ARROW2

I hope manning gets his neck broke in preseason.......I'm serious

Let's hope Sutton sends Joe Mays at Manning on every freaken play.

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Yeah, I think this is over now. There's too many connected people saying it's Denver.

I think the Chiefs held firm on their number.

Any idea on what he wanted and what we offered?

**The Bad Guy** · 03-15-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

We're gonna draft their replacements in May IMO.

Flowers is pretty replaceable at this point.

He's not a shut down guy. When he goes against the NFL Elite, he typically comes up on the short end of the stick.

ARROW2 · 03-15-2014, 08:39 PM

**** that midget ass receiver, **** horseface, **** five head....

**The Franchise** · 03-15-2014, 08:39 PM

Where's Mitch Holthus and his claim of the offensive linemen?

MMXcalibur · 03-15-2014, 08:40 PM

Jesus ****ing Christ, **** the Broncos so goddamn ****ing hard.

ARROW2 · 03-15-2014, 08:40 PM

hate those mutha****as

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 08:40 PM

Sucks 10 bags of dicks

OldSchool · 03-15-2014, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Any idea on what he wanted and what we offered?

It's been reported that he wanted Golden Tate-type money.

Denver Mike · 03-15-2014, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mcaj22

it's going to come down to if he wants money he can sign with a shit team like the Jags with a garbage QB or sign with a team that will ya know, actually win some games.

Trust me. He'll win plenty of games

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

I'm actually excited for once.

As am I! It's going to be a great year

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Originally Posted by DTLB58

Well if we can't have him I don't want anyone to have him.
I hope he gets on a plane to S.F. and it just somehow vanishes.
How weird would that be

Poking fun at that situation just shows how shitty of a person you are. It's prolly because you were a Chiefs fan why this happend.

My next quote is my favorite!

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Originally Posted by Simplicity

Tbh... On our roster... He would be #1.

chiefscafan · 03-15-2014, 08:40 PM

If this is true I want to beat Denver more than ever now!

I hope Denver chockes!

OldSchool · 03-15-2014, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Where's Mitch Holthus and his claim of the offensive linemen?

May come to fruition now that we didn't land Sanders. Maybe they switch their focus to OL now instead?

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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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