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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.

Reerun_KC · 03-16-2014, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by splatbass

Bullshit. The Chiefs are trying to build a SB team, they just aren't doing it your way so you cry like a little girl. CP seems to attract a lot of crybabies like you.

Yes this whole thread is full of crybabies crying foul...

splatbass · 03-16-2014, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

So what players do I want? Please list...

I have no idea, and it is irrelevant anyway. The Chiefs aren't doing what you want so you cry like a girl. That has been your MO all along.

FloridaMan88 · 03-16-2014, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Linkenbach is Schwartz. Period.

You have to be the most pathetic piece of shit on this message board… perhaps in the entire Western Hemisphere.

Pro Football Focus, which provides metrics to evaluate the play of offensive linemen grades Schwartz as having an 18.6 in 549 snaps and Lickenbach as having a grade of negative 7.5 in 408 snaps.

18.6 to negative 7.5

Even you can figure that is a significant downgrade.

Eleazar · 03-16-2014, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

See that is the difference… Denver is trying to compete for a Super Bowl, the Chiefs obviously are not.

obviously, signing this #2/#3 wide receiver is the litmus test.

splatbass · 03-16-2014, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Yes this whole thread is full of crybabies crying foul...

You and the others like you have filled the thread with your tears. But you have been doing that for years.

**TimBone** · 03-16-2014, 02:10 PM

This thread has aids.

milkman · 03-16-2014, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Admitting your problem is the first step.

Well done sir.

That was clearly your obvious response.

You keep living in you little fantasy bubble.

penbrook · 03-16-2014, 02:11 PM

Per Terez Paylor

To echo Ed Werder’s Tweet, based on what I’ve been hearing it’s unlikely the #Chiefs will file a grievance in the Sanders situation.

**The Bad Guy** · 03-16-2014, 02:12 PM

Schwartz is lightyears better than Linkenbach. Come on now. Jesus ****.

FloridaMan88 · 03-16-2014, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

obviously, signing this #2/#3 wide receiver is the litmus test.

No obviously signing a legit shutdown corner, the third best safety in the league last year (according to Pro Football Focus metrics), and another pass rushing threat is the litmus test.

Messier · 03-16-2014, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

See that is the difference… Denver is trying to compete for a Super Bowl, the Chiefs obviously are not.

Thank you for stating the obvious.

The Broncos have had plenty of offseasons where they do nothing. Yeah, the Broncos are closer to competing for a SB than the Chiefs. That's obvious. I wouldn't turn that into, the Chiefs don't want to win, or are satisfied. Because that's silly.

Reerun_KC · 03-16-2014, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by splatbass

I have no idea, and it is irrelevant anyway. The Chiefs aren't doing what you want so you cry like a girl. That has been your MO all along.

Damn right, I want playoff wins, AFC championships and Super bowls...

I don't give a shit how its done, just ****ing win something in my lifetime...

**The Bad Guy** · 03-16-2014, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Damn right, I want playoff wins, AFC championships and Super bowls...

I don't give a shit how its done, just ****ing win something in my lifetime...

Yep, and you want them with white coaches.

pugsnotdrugs19 · 03-16-2014, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

No obviously signing a legit shutdown corner, the third best safety in the league last year (according to Pro Football Focus metrics), and another pass rushing threat is the litmus test.

I wouldn't call a -5.7 PFF grade a 'shutdown' corner.

Mr. Laz · 03-16-2014, 02:16 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.

excuses

Our n00b GM needs to learn and do better.

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