WR Emmanuel Sanders signs with Denver - Executives cry foul

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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.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

Not this time.

Do you really think i care what a bunch of people on a message board think of me?

[TEX]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

I admire Elway going for broke and stopping at nothing to try to push his team over the top.

I totally agree...However, I dont like the fact that 1 guy can keep KILLING KC long after he retires. Also dont like the fact he keeps giving his donkey-douche-boy disciples more reasons to rub our faces in it. At some point are the Chiefs going to beat them at anything?

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

3rd time a charm dumbass.

Reading is fundamental ****bag.

[FloridaMan88]

Originally Posted by TEX

At some point are the Chiefs going to beat them at anything?

Not until the Chiefs go for broke trying to win Super Bowls versus simply trying to make the playoffs every 4 years.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by Bowser

So should the Broncos be the bigger guy in this scenario and forego their contract with Sanders, considering the circumstances surrounding him?

What does bigger guy have to do with business? If Denver broke a rule they should be punished accordingly.
I'm trying to determine if a rule was broken.

[PA Chiefs]

Originally Posted by vailpass

So every gm should ask every agent if their client is available every time? The agent is the one out of line here. Elway had nothing to do with that.
Someone is going to sign Emmanuel and you expect Elway to say "nah, I'll forego a needed addition and let somEone else have him"?
This isn't high school.

But if is understood that an agreement is in place integrity is vital in all business. It is what it is some teams do this one way others another. Business of any sort shouldn't be cut throat but it is and being the bigger scumbag shouldn't make you the better businessman but it does this day in age. Its sad really not just talkin football but in everything.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by OrtonsPiercedTaint

I'm sure Archie will weigh the pros & cons. So his son will only be attached to an ethical organization.

Heh.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

You are right, but there is not point trying to explain it here… certain people are as naive as the Chiefs in thinking how this process works.

So your recommendation is that a guy with two screws in his feet should be signed into contract immediately, even if he fails a physical? Or that an agent should be forced to sign a contract on the spot without having lawyers look into the language?

What exactly is this imaginary process you're speaking about where it becomes a good idea to rush into a contract?

[Messier]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Why?

What does it benefit Elway to do that?

It isn't his concern that the Chiefs were getting played by Sanders agent.

Do you admire the agent?

[FloridaMan88]

Originally Posted by PA Chiefs

But if is understood that an agreement is in place integrity is vital in all business.

Are you attempting to teach a business ethics course here?

That is bullshit.

It is win at all costs in the NFL and the Chiefs as usual, get bent over like a bitch in this cut-throat game.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

No, you ****ing reerun. Once Elway found out that an agreement had been reached he should refuse to let Sanders sign his contract. Nobody is saying that during the actual negotiation between Elway and Sanders' agent that Elway was aware of the agreement between Sanders and KC.

Should? Why? "Should" might work in small time high school but not in billion dollar business.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by vailpass

What does bigger guy have to do with business? If Denver broke a rule they should be punished accordingly.
I'm trying to determine if a rule was broken.

I doubt the NFL can do anything about it. But the agent will be pretty much blackballed, and I think teams and agents may be more reluctant to work with Denver again. Reputation does matter a little bit in the NFL.

[tatorhog]

Sanders would have been nice, but given the details that possibly surround this? **** him, his agent, and double **** denver. We can get equal ability elsewhere.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Bowser

So should the Broncos be the bigger guy in this scenario and forego their contract with Sanders, considering the circumstances surrounding him?

Why should they?

There's no NFL rule being broken here.

Is it shady ethically? Of course.

But ultimately, pen had not yet been put to paper, and Denver offered him more money and a better opportunity.

Meanwhile, this fanbase is so ****ed in the head from 20 years of frustration that they are whining about losing out on a WR2 with feet held together with screws. We didn't lose out on Jerry Rice in his prime, folks. We're so thin at WR that people are losing their ****ing minds.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by vailpass

Humor me, my head isn't working this early. Could you give me some facts?

Sure can, but wont. Not gonna play your game. You know why you're hear and those principles do not call for respectful debate. Do your own research & play with yourself.