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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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'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-16-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

Is Su'a-Filo Mormon?

He played at UCLA.

He's from Provo and took two years off for a Mormon mission, so my guess is...yes.

**Bwana** · 03-16-2014, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Desheveler

We are constantly on the taking end.

Bye Bob

O.city · 03-16-2014, 01:23 PM

When you've got 4 guys making up like 50 % of your payroll! they damn sure better play up to that money to be successful.

**Bowser** · 03-16-2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Bye Bob

Jesus Christ, BlackBob is one obsessed dude. It's really kind of creepy.

mcaj22 · 03-16-2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

When you've got 4 guys making up like 50 % of your payroll! they damn sure better play up to that money to be successful.

they wont

Mr. Laz · 03-16-2014, 01:25 PM

Dorsey got his ass kicked.

Direckshun · 03-16-2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Dorsey got his ass kicked.

Dorsey got cheated by a known ethically dubious shithead.

It's not rocket science. Dorsey played by commonly understood rules. This guy just pulled the rug out from under him.

Saccopoo · 03-16-2014, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Enough with the ****ing Mormon/Utah shit. You should be banned on general principle just for the incessant ****ing troll-pimping of football players solely because the happened to wear magic underwear and avoid Pepsi growing up.

To be honest, it has nothing to do with whatever religious affiliation Filo has - it's just that he's one of the best interior offensive line players in this draft, has the skillset that Reid likes from his line guys:

Quote:

Powerfully-built. Very good initial quickness, hand placement and impressive upper body strength to gain the initial advantage on defenders. Due to his core strength and flexibility, Su'a-Filo anchors very well against bull-rushes and shows lateral agility and balance in pass pro. Perfect match in UCLA's drive-blocking scheme, but has the athleticism to fit in a zone-blocking scheme as well.

I also like Gabe Jackson a ton. And I don't know what religion, if any, he practices, nor do I care - same as S'ua-Filo.

You, however, seem to have an issue or two regarding certain religions.

chiefzilla1501 · 03-16-2014, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

Dorsey got cheated by a known ethically dubious shithead.

It's not rocket science. Dorsey played by commonly understood rules. This guy just pulled the rug out from under him.

It amazes me that people still think that the Chiefs did anything wrong here

Titty Meat · 03-16-2014, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by splatbass

Smith isn't really injury prone. Hyperbole isn't convincing....

Rofl he's played a full season only 3 times

**Easy 6** · 03-16-2014, 01:29 PM

I hope Sanders blows out his ACL in camp, yep I said it.

And Avant go can go suck eggs, not the least bit interested in him.

**Bowser** · 03-16-2014, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

When you've got 4 guys making up like 50 % of your payroll! they damn sure better play up to that money to be successful.

Well I guess the good news is that we can go on a shopping spree here in a season or two.

FloridaMan88 · 03-16-2014, 01:30 PM

Let's just fast forward to next March.

We know how the rest of this year will play out.

The Chiefs will have a shitty draft. They will look like dog shit in the preseason, with the offensive line resembling a flaming vagina of fail. The optimists will proclaim that there is nothing to worry about, it is only the preseason, etc., only to watch the Chiefs stumble out of the gate to a 1-5, 2-6 type record and then when they have nothing to play for but potentially a high draft pick they win a few meaningless games at the end of the year to finish 7-9.

Spare us… we've seen this script over and over and over and over and over and over and over again.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-16-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

To be honest, it has nothing to do with whatever religious affiliation Filo has - it's just that he's one of the best interior offensive line players in this draft, has the skillset that Reid likes from his line guys:

I also like Gabe Jackson a ton. And I don't know what religion, if any, he practices, nor do I care - same as S'ua-Filo.

You, however, seem to have an issue or two regarding certain religions.

Ninety percent of the players you champion, including some incredibly obscure mother****ers, either play college ball in Utah or are Mormon. It's inarguable; it's in the archives; so shut the **** up trying to feign indifference.

**mlyonsd** · 03-16-2014, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Direckshun

Dorsey got cheated by a known ethically dubious shithead.

It's not rocket science. Dorsey played by commonly understood rules. This guy just pulled the rug out from under him.

Yeah I'm not sure what Dorsey was supposed to do. Lock Sanders and his agent in a room until they physically signed a contract?

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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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