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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.

Sure-Oz · 03-16-2014, 11:13 AM

@RavensInsider: Broncos announce three-year deal for Emmanuel Sanders for a three-year, contract. Source says it's worth $18 million, $6 million guaranteed

penbrook · 03-16-2014, 11:14 AM

Broncos paid a lot for him

OldSchool · 03-16-2014, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by scott free

At this point it doesnt matter how this plays out, the bottom line is that we will now be counting on a rookie to step in and immediately upgrade our corp... and the Keenan Allens of this world are the exception, not the rule.

Player who is most like Keenan Allen in this draft?

Jordan Matthews. One hell of a work ethic also.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-16-2014, 11:14 AM

The #Broncos have agreed to terms with WR Emmanuel Sanders on a 3-yr deal, pending a physical: http://t.co/bMVo5WPqf8 pic.twitter.com/lSuM2XK9uU
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) March 16, 2014

I hope he fails it

milkman · 03-16-2014, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sorter

I like Sanders.

It's just conflicting when I watch Cooks, Matthews, Beckham, etc. You have all these options and I don't think there's necessarily a poor choice.

I don't waste time trying to guess what the Chiefs will do.

I simply post what I would do.

I would not pass on Beckham simply because I signed Sanders.

**Mav** · 03-16-2014, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

anyone else on here think Commings is our real FS of the future?....

He was a ball hawk in college.

I think if you go into a season thinking that an unproven 6th round pick who proved on more than one occasion last year that he couldn't stay healthy with limited playing time is a big huge risk.

That's why I have advocated the Chiefs take a huge look at Ebron if he is there.

With the typical NFL career being a paltry 3.5 years, Commings has already burned up one of those precious years. There is no doubt in my mind that if their draft board rolls around pick 23 and a safety is on the top of that board they would nab him immediately.

Its a win now business. No time for hopes and dreams.

**DeezNutz** · 03-16-2014, 11:15 AM

They paid peanuts. $6M guaranteed?

lol.

penbrook · 03-16-2014, 11:16 AM

We have already upgraded our defense. That's a plus

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-16-2014, 11:16 AM

Anyone think we hear what the Chiefs deal was?

**Mav** · 03-16-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Anyone think we hear what the Chiefs deal was?

Nope. And don't care too. Now just hoping that Berry, or Joe Mays break his screws in his feet.

ping2000 · 03-16-2014, 11:17 AM

How in the **** can they be under the cap? What a joke that is. Yes, I know they cheat.

**Bowser** · 03-16-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

They paid peanuts. $6M guaranteed?

lol.

It's unbelievable

**LoneWolf** · 03-16-2014, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mavericks Ace

I think if you go into a season thinking that an unproven 6th round pick who proved on more than one occasion last year that he couldn't stay healthy with limited playing time is a big huge risk.

That's why I have advocated the Chiefs take a huge look at Ebron if he is there.

With the typical NFL career being a paltry 3.5 years, Commings has already burned up one of those precious years. There is no doubt in my mind that if their draft board rolls around pick 23 and a safety is on the top of that board they would nab him immediately.

Its a win now business. No time for hopes and dreams.

What does you advocating Ebron who is a tight end have anything to do with Commings ability or inability to play FS?

OldSchool · 03-16-2014, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

anyone else on here think Commings is our real FS of the future?....

He was a ball hawk in college.

I don't know about Commings being the starter. Big question mark there.

**Bowser** · 03-16-2014, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Anyone think we hear what the Chiefs deal was?

Didn't one of the stories report we had offered him a one year deal?

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