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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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**BossChief** · 03-15-2014, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BryanBusby

You're ****ing stupid if you think that's how it works.

They agreed to the contact. It says as much in the article, fool.

What do you think they had been working on for over a full day?

Just basic parameters of the deal?

THEY AGREED TO THE CONTRACT AND THEN SHOPPED THE CONTRACT PARAMETERS TO OTHER TEAMS.

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 11:44 PM

I feel so dirty lol **** his agent.

DenverChief · 03-15-2014, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

No.

His agent said "yup, kc, we verbally agree with you." Strung the Chiefs along like they had a deal. Then negotiated on the side. That's the way it sounds, at least.

Completely agree - the tweet about him leaving the Steelers came out early in the afternoon - then it was announced he was staying in KC overnight - then SF popped back up as a possibility then the Denver thing hit - I think Sanders thought he was signing in KC and his agent started making side inquiries after Sanders agreed with the contract offer

kcpasco · 03-15-2014, 11:45 PM

Elway will just cry he had no idea either.

****ing used car salesman are all the same.

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 11:45 PM

So who's going to be the one to pound on his hotel room door all night?

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

So who's going to be the one to pound on his hotel room door all night?

**** that...fire alarm at 3 am

In58men · 03-15-2014, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

So who's going to be the one to pound on his hotel room door all night?

Insert Andy Reid kool-aid gif

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-15-2014, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BossChief

They agreed to the contact. It says as much in the article, fool.

What do you think they had been working on for over a full day?

Just basic parameters of the deal?

THEY AGREED TO THE CONTRACT AND THEN SHOPPED THE CONTRACT PARAMETERS TO OTHER TEAMS.

Regardless, this does not mean the Chiefs did anything wrong here.

chiefzilla1501 · 03-15-2014, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BossChief

They agreed to the contact. It says as much in the article, fool.

What do you think they had been working on for over a full day?

Just basic parameters of the deal?

THEY AGREED TO THE CONTRACT AND THEN SHOPPED THE CONTRACT PARAMETERS TO OTHER TEAMS.

And why does it sound like there are several teams outraged by this?

OrtonsPiercedTaint · 03-15-2014, 11:47 PM

I hope schefter is implicated. I dislike the worm

tk13 · 03-15-2014, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BossChief

They agreed to the contact. It says as much in the article, fool.

What do you think they had been working on for over a full day?

Just basic parameters of the deal?

THEY AGREED TO THE CONTRACT AND THEN SHOPPED THE CONTRACT PARAMETERS TO OTHER TEAMS.

You're normally pretty reasonable so I'm not sure why you've gone off the deep end here.

Sure in hindsight he should've signed something. What do you think Dorsey was going to say? "Hold on buddy! We don't trust you! Wait here until the contract is printed out."

You're asking him to do something that literally never happens. Dorsey negotiated in good faith. He got burned. Sanders really didn't want to be here. End of the story.

BryanBusby · 03-15-2014, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BossChief

They agreed to the contact. It says as much in the article, fool.

What do you think they had been working on for over a full day?

Just basic parameters of the deal?

THEY AGREED TO THE CONTRACT AND THEN SHOPPED THE CONTRACT PARAMETERS TO OTHER TEAMS.

Jesus **** you are that dumb.

Coming to an agreement and signing a deal are two different things. All the parts of the contract are hammered out before an actual formal contract is presented. How ****ing hard of a concept is this?

kcpasco · 03-15-2014, 11:49 PM

Broncos will just claim they had no idea either.
The agent is already a known scumbag so he really won't give a shit about his rep.

CaliforniaChief · 03-15-2014, 11:49 PM

Serious question:
Knowing the story behind what happened, let's say this agent sees the blacklist writing on the wall and goes back to Dorsey...apologizing profusely and accepting the original deal.

Do you agree to terms or do you tell him to fist himself?

booger · 03-15-2014, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Goodell is such a worthless piece of shit. So I think you're right.

But if I'm the NFL, I think about the dangerous precedent this sets.

I don't think it took long before Tampa and KC contacted each other. Lovie wanted Chris Ballard as his GM but he wanted to stay in KC because his family likes it here. They hired asst special teams coach Kevin O'Dea and permission was granted to do so. There has been contact between those teams and I'm sure there's a mutual respect there.

KC's cap guy Trip MacCracken spent time working in the league office so I'm sure he knows the rules.

03-13-2014, 06:39 PM
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $1246009	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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