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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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Reerun_KC · 03-16-2014, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

43-8 slut

38-10. What's the difference?

Direckshun · 03-16-2014, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by scott free

As of right now we're counting on a whole bunch of unknowns... rookies, second year guys who didnt play last year, castoffs like Joe McKnight who've proven next to nothing in the league, CFL guys, blah blah blah.

I usually prefer to be the glass half full type, but yeah, this offseason sucks balls so far as far as I'm concerned.

Nonsense.

Really the only place we're fitting to sport a bunch of unknown quantities is on the OL.

Everywhere else, the unknowns on our roster are complimentary pieces: Commings, Kelce, Rishaw Johnson, Catapano, Jenkins...

Simplicity · 03-16-2014, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Desheveler

We are constantly on the taking end.

Want to hear a funny joke?

Women's rights.

TLO · 03-16-2014, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Desheveler

I'm a man and a Chiefs fan.

Well, enjoy what I'm sure will be a very short stay on CP.

Saccopoo · 03-16-2014, 11:40 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.

Yes, but that rookie doesn't have to be "the guy" - at least initially. Bowe, Avery, Jenkins and Hemingway already have time in the system, played with Smith, etc.

Rookie needs to come in and play hard. Expectations are that he'll be a rookie.

But when that rookie is someone like Beckham, Cooks or Lee, the upside is an eventual #1 WR, not JAG in the system filling a slot.

They'll have their choice of a couple of receivers at the #23 spot who will definitely upgrade our receiving corps and who's ceiling is most likely higher than anyone else on the roster.

Florida_Bronco · 03-16-2014, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

43-8 slut

20 years, ****

Titty Meat · 03-16-2014, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Messier

What?

You're just the other side of that coin. Everything sucks. Zzzzzzzzz. You didn't get into it last season? You had absolutely no fun? What are you here for? Take a break, man.

Other than signing Vance Walker who's an average player this off season has sucked, yes.

Last season was fun but anyone who watched the team play could see they benefited from playing 3rd string QB's.

To be a successful team you have to compete in the division. For the Chiefs this means being able to match Denver and San Diego points wise and shutting down their passing games.

The offensive line is being rebuilt and the Chiefs didn't sign a WR. Dont see how they will be able to score like Denver and San Diego.

Vance Walker nice signing but not enough. If Hali or Houston are hurt this team isn't getting to the QB.

The secondary is still in shambles after blowing a 28 point lead.

Mother****erJones · 03-16-2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Florida_Bronco

20 years, ****

43-8 never forget

Direckshun · 03-16-2014, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

Other than signing Vance Walker who's an average player this off season has sucked, yes.

Last season was fun but anyone who watched the team play could see they benefited from playing 3rd string QB's.

To be a successful team you have to compete in the division. For the Chiefs this means being able to match Denver and San Diego points wise and shutting down their passing games.

The offensive line is being rebuilt and the Chiefs didn't sign a WR. Dont see how they will be able to score like Denver and San Diego.

Vance Walker nice signing but not enough. If Hali or Houston are hurt this team isn't getting to the QB.

The secondary is still in shambles after blowing a 28 point lead.

To be fair, that's how like 30 or 31 teams in the NFL are.

If their starting passrushers get hurt, they're not getting to the QB.

Titty Meat · 03-16-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

To be fair, that's how like 30 or 31 teams in the NFL are.

If their starting passrushers get hurt, they're not getting to the QB.

Plenty of teams were successful even if 1 pass rusher was out but not the Chiefs. That could be because of Bob Sutton who shouldn't have a job. That keeps getting overlooked.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-16-2014, 11:46 AM

It's rank bullshit to suggest that this team won't be markedly worse next year. However, given the construction of the roster, that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Florida_Bronco · 03-16-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

43-8 never forget

Whatever helps you reconcile the pain of knowing that soon, there will be no under drinking age who was alive when you last won a postseason game.

**Bowser** · 03-16-2014, 11:47 AM

We could well be a 7 or 8 win team next season and be a BETTER team than we were in '13.

pugsnotdrugs19 · 03-16-2014, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

To be fair, that's how like 30 or 31 teams in the NFL are.

If their starting passrushers get hurt, they're not getting to the QB.

Yes. Here's the difference between our rush and Seattle. We had 3 guys who could push the pocket, and one was hurt for most all year. Most plays we had one guy really pushing things, and so we would get a sack at most, but we weren't ever forcing the QB to make bad decisions. Seattle has 4-5 guys all the time pushing the pocket, and when a QB sees it from all directions, he throws picks. We had 2 guys get more sacks than any Seahawk and they didnt even play all year. Walker will get more pressure in a QB's face, and the ball will be out before they can throw it over our safety's head.

Direckshun · 03-16-2014, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

Plenty of teams were successful even if 1 pass rusher was out but not the Chiefs. That could be because of Bob Sutton who shouldn't have a job. That keeps getting overlooked.

We're fine. Jesus.

We lost both passrushers during a stretch where we played three of the best 5 QBs in the NFL six times in eight games.

We weren't/aren't an elite team yet. You're going to get torched in that situation. That shit's going to happen.

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ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $1256009	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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