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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.

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-15-2014, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

Peyton Manning has more super bowls and playoff wins than our coach. What does that say?

It doesn't say anything.

Trent Dilfer has as many SB rings as Peyton.

See?

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 03-15-2014, 09:13 PM

****ing poverty Chiefs...

Messier · 03-15-2014, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

Peyton Manning has more super bowls and playoff wins than our coach. What does that say?

Peyton Manning > Andy Reid?

GoChargers · 03-15-2014, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

Peyton Manning has more super bowls and playoff wins than our coach. What does that say?

Most playoff losses by any quarterback in history.

DenverChief · 03-15-2014, 09:16 PM

Hammock Parties · 03-15-2014, 09:18 PM

Give the

credit though...at least we aren't actually trying to win a Super Bowl with Alex Smith.

He's literally just a guy to stave off a rabid fan revolt until we can draft a real QB.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-15-2014, 09:18 PM

Just think Denver only has 89m on the books for 2015. But At least they have a crap load of free agents. While the Chiefs have 120m on the books for 2015.

penbrook · 03-15-2014, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Douche Baggins

Give the

credit though...at least we aren't actually trying to win a Super Bowl with Alex Smith.

He's literally just a guy to stave off a rabid fan revolt until we can draft a real QB.

Tyler Bray QBOTF

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 09:22 PM

God damn shit sucking broncos. Hope mays takes out manning **** it

FloridaMan88 · 03-15-2014, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simplicity

Anyone have a GIF of Aaron Craft's attempt at a game tying three from today? That would perfectly describe the Chiefs offseason

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-15-2014, 09:23 PM

Like I need more reasons to hate Denver.

kcpasco · 03-15-2014, 09:23 PM

Flowers really needs to have an impressive injury free year or bye bye.

FloridaMan88 · 03-15-2014, 09:23 PM

Denver is already favored by an average of 21 points in both games against the Chiefs next year.

Messier · 03-15-2014, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Just think Denver only has 89m on the books for 2015. But At least they have a crap load of free agents. While the Chiefs have 120m on the books for 2015.

Don't they have a lot of relatively cheap players that won't be so cheap to keep?

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 09:24 PM

@AllbrightNFL: #Broncos leak on E Sanders may just be negotiating leverage against #Chiefs Sanders currently in KC, staying there tonight.

03-13-2014, 06:39 PM
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