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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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**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 10:41 PM

I am truly eager to hear The Bad Guy's contact's take on this shit. Heh.

chiefzilla1501 · 03-15-2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Like someone said earlier....this agent just ****ed himself with this word getting out

I hope so. I hope every client he approaches sticks a giant metal fist up his asshole.

But it's hard consolation when it doesn't change the fact that the Chiefs got flat out ****ed to teach one douche bag a lesson.

OrtonsPiercedTaint · 03-15-2014, 10:41 PM

Goodell will favor Peyton. So it's done

**BossChief** · 03-15-2014, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BCD

Probably just agreed in principal.

This falls under business ethics and I'm not arguing that this is an acceptable practice...it's not...but FFS the guy has been in KC for over a full day.

If you reach a deal, it's on you to get paperwork signed to finalize it.

It's also pretty obvious that Tampa had little to nothing to do with this situation...it's just the reporter not wanting to shit on John Elways/Peyton Mannings front steps.

Agent: Hi John, this is your last chance, KC is signing my client for x amount of dollars and this is the contract they are willing to sign him to...if you want to bump the offer I'm all ears.

Elway: we are willing to play ball to keep him out of KC. I'm a used car salesman, after all. No honor in profit.

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bewbies

I'm sure it wasn't just Dorsey who piped up either.

Probably. I'm sure the Tampa GM is hot, as well. Denver SHOULD be pissed, but it appears they got their guy, so what do they care. Maybe they are, who knows.

kcxiv · 03-15-2014, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kcpasco

Ya hard to blame the Chiefs on that one. They offered him a deal that was agreed upon. Hard to call them cheap in that situation if that was planned by his agent.

yup, they were just bait. Got a contract said this is nice, shopped it around and someone swoooped in. thats business, just like a team can cut you these guys can say **** you 2.

**TribalElder** · 03-15-2014, 10:43 PM

Why would clients care? He got the most he could after setting an offer in motion. Scumbag, he'll yes. Cut throat business for the client. Unfortunately yes also

keg in kc · 03-15-2014, 10:43 PM

Wow, that's some crazy shit.

**Rain Man** · 03-15-2014, 10:43 PM

Sounds like Sanders will be a quintessential Bronco. He cheats.

chiefscafan · 03-15-2014, 10:43 PM

Guess what folks I hope we take them out if we can't I'm gonna laugh my butt off when after all this they still won't win the Super Bowl!

kcxiv · 03-15-2014, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BossChief

This falls under business ethics and I'm not arguing that this is an acceptable practice...it's not...but FFS the guy has been in KC for over a full day.

If you reach a deal, it's on you to get paperwork signed to finalize it.

It's also pretty obvious that Tampa had little to nothing to do with this situation...it's just the reporter not wanting to shit on John Elways/Peyton Mannings front steps.

Agent: Hi John, this is your last chance, KC is signing my client for x amount of dollars and this is the contract they are willing to sign him to...if you want to bump the offer I'm all ears.

Elway: we are willing to play ball to keep him out of KC. I'm a used car salesman, after all. No honor in profit.

Im pretty sure what they did was common. A guy who didnt get what he wanted, got a contract and wanted to see if anyone could beat it. I fail to see what he did wrong here. Thats how the NFL works.

chiefzilla1501 · 03-15-2014, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bewbies

I'm sure it wasn't just Dorsey who piped up either.

It sounds to me like there are plenty that think this was wrong.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-15-2014, 10:45 PM

Come on down James Jones

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-15-2014, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BossChief

This falls under business ethics and I'm not arguing that this is an acceptable practice...it's not...but FFS the guy has been in KC for over a full day.

If you reach a deal, it's on you to get paperwork signed to finalize it.

It's also pretty obvious that Tampa had little to nothing to do with this situation...it's just the reporter not wanting to shit on John Elways/Peyton Mannings front steps.

Agent: Hi John, this is your last chance, KC is signing my client for x amount of dollars and this is the contract they are willing to sign him to...if you want to bump the offer I'm all ears.

Elway: we are willing to play ball to keep him out of KC. I'm a used car salesman, after all. No honor in profit.

Blaming the Chiefs here is just stupid.

tk13 · 03-15-2014, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

Im pretty sure what they did was common. A guy who didnt get what he wanted, got a contract and wanted to see if anyone could beat it. I fail to see what he did wrong here. Thats how the NFL works.

There is a difference between getting a contract offer and accepting a contract offer.

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