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ShowtimeSBMVP · 11:13 AM

Executives crying foul over Emmanuel Sanders deal

By Ian Rapoport NFL.com
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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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Katipan · 03-16-2014, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cutthemdown

Wow this really stinks for you Queef fans. Usually you can say the Broncos FA picks suck but this one you all gushed about first as you thought you were getting him. Silly little never win a playoff game Chiefs!

Broncos have gotten better, and the Cheifs, umm you have gotten worst again. What's up with that oline?

A chick troll!
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Titty Meat · 03-16-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Messier

The draft already happened?

The draft already happened?

Its only 1 week into free agency

The refs screwed us

Etc.....

Keep making excuses for the franchise that hasn't won a playoff game in 20 years some of us will live in reality. The exciting thing about the make shift online they are trotting out is if smith gets hurt early enough this team will be picking top 5.

cutthemdown · 03-16-2014, 11:31 AM

Chiefs fans are in full on whine mode. It's not the Broncos fault your team is a joke and no one wants to play in KC. Who would pick living in KC and playing with a crappy QB over joining the Broncos. Don't be mad at the agent or Sanders, you can't expect anyone to go through with marrying the ugly girl when a supermodel comes a callin!

Saccopoo · 03-16-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by scott free

Brutal offseason, just brutal.

How so?

The only real "miss" was Schwartz, and this was a guy who is now on his fourth team in so many years. That's not a franchise killer by any means. Linkenbach is the exact same guy as Schwartz. Size, starting experience, damn near everything the same. Sixes.

We upgraded at the LDE spot going from Jackson to Walker, especially for you guys who wanted a guy who was a little more adept at rushing the passing/putting pressure on the pocket versus just run plugging (which we already had in DeVito).

We signed Joe McKnight to take over KR/PR/Backup RB duties versus overpay McCluster or Demps (who was flat out bad as a NFL level safety). And I think that McKnight is a pretty talented return guy/RB who I believe should absolutely blossom under the tutelage of Dave Toub and Andy Reid. He gives us everything that McCluster offered, but is bigger, faster, can jump higher, etc. Rememer, this was the #1 HS recruit in the country with all the talent in the world. I think we definitely upgraded.

Not brutal in my book whatsoever.

Desheveler · 03-16-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Florida_Bronco

Not the Broncos problem. Until pad meets paper, Sanders is and was a free agent and the Broncos were free to do what they wish. Under the statute of frauds in every state I'm aware of, any contract to exceed one year must be in writing to be enforceable.

Sanders agent can get sanctioned for unethical behavior (depending on the circumstances) but anyone who thinks Denver did anything unethical and/or will be punished is living in la-la land.

I love it! Until we get our ass out of the air on the bed we deserve it. I really despise the pussified crying. Let them have it!

cutthemdown · 03-16-2014, 11:32 AM

LOL bye Queefies. I will come back when you win a playoff game, or in other words never.

Titty Meat · 03-16-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

How so?

The only real "miss" was Schwartz, and this was a guy who is now on his fourth team in so many years. That's not a franchise killer by any means. Linkenbach is the exact same guy as Schwartz. Size, starting experience, damn near everything the same. Sixes.

We upgraded at the LDE spot going from Jackson to Walker, especially for you guys who wanted a guy who was a little more adept at rushing the passing/putting pressure on the pocket versus just run plugging (which we already had in DeVito).

We signed Joe McKnight to take over KR/PR/Backup RB duties versus overpay McCluster or Demps (who was flat out bad as a NFL level safety). And I think that McKnight is a pretty talented return guy/RB who I believe should absolutely blossom under the tutelage of Dave Toub and Andy Reid. He gives us everything that McCluster offered, but is bigger, faster, can jump higher, etc. Rememer, this was the #1 HS recruit in the country with all the talent in the world. I think we definitely upgraded.

Not brutal in my book whatsoever.

You didn't know who Vance walker was a week ago and joe McKnight wasn't even in the league last year.

pugsnotdrugs19 · 03-16-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cutthemdown

Chiefs fans are in full on whine mode. It's not the Broncos fault your team is a joke and no one wants to play in KC. Who would pick living in KC and playing with a crappy QB over joining the Broncos. Don't be mad at the agent or Sanders, you can't expect anyone to go through with marrying the ugly girl when a supermodel comes a callin!

If you're a supermodel, what are the Seahawks?.... or the 49ers?..... Panthers...

all would have beaten you.

**Bowser** · 03-16-2014, 11:33 AM

We are being overrun by female trolls. This might be a first.

PA Chiefs · 03-16-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cutthemdown

Wow this really stinks for you Queef fans. Usually you can say the Broncos FA picks suck but this one you all gushed about first as you thought you were getting him. Silly little never win a playoff game Chiefs!

Broncos have gotten better, and the Cheifs, umm you have gotten worst again. What's up with that oline?

Remember I before E except after C....that will help you for your spelling test little fella

Direckshun · 03-16-2014, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

How so?

The only real "miss" was Schwartz, and this was a guy who is now on his fourth team in so many years. That's not a franchise killer by any means. Linkenbach is the exact same guy as Schwartz. Size, starting experience, damn near everything the same. Sixes.

We upgraded at the LDE spot going from Jackson to Walker, especially for you guys who wanted a guy who was a little more adept at rushing the passing/putting pressure on the pocket versus just run plugging (which we already had in DeVito).

We signed Joe McKnight to take over KR/PR/Backup RB duties versus overpay McCluster or Demps (who was flat out bad as a NFL level safety). And I think that McKnight is a pretty talented return guy/RB who I believe should absolutely blossom under the tutelage of Dave Toub and Andy Reid. He gives us everything that McCluster offered, but is bigger, faster, can jump higher, etc. Rememer, this was the #1 HS recruit in the country with all the talent in the world. I think we definitely upgraded.

Not brutal in my book whatsoever.

I agree.

I think the other big loss, however, was on Sanders. But that'll pay dividends eventually, too. The Chiefs can/should draft a stud WR in the 1st that has more ability than Sanders, and can/should get a nice slate of compensatory picks to flesh out the team's core in 2015.

Simplicity · 03-16-2014, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

You didn't know who Vance walker was a week ago and joe McKnight wasn't even in the league last year.

Did I miss something? We signed McKnight?

pugsnotdrugs19 · 03-16-2014, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

You didn't know who Vance walker was a week ago and joe McKnight wasn't even in the league last year.

Whether you knew who Walker was or not he still had 3 more pressures last season than Jackson has in his whole career.....

Reerun_KC · 03-16-2014, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ping2000

I'm just tired of this team having to bend over and take it in the ass. Demoralizing.

Weak leadership

**Bowser** · 03-16-2014, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Simplicity

Did I miss something? We signed McKnight?

Yeah, back in January.

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