WR Emmanuel Sanders signs with Denver - Executives cry foul

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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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Denver is giving former Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders a 3-year, $15M contract. Team announced agreement.

[arrowheadnation]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

There has to be something mentally wrong with you.

When will fans stand up and say enough is enough? Oh, I don't know how about the 2012 season? Remember that one?

There is no quest for mediocrity. Look at the money spent on talent and coaches. People who want to be mediocre, aren't investing that much.

It's a tired rationalization which basically means they aren't building the team with the players I want, so I'll keep using this line.

I agree with this statement. Flying banners....blackout....short of storming the stadium and holding it hostage, what else can be done? There are too many people who are not "real fans" out there that will buy cheap Chiefs tickets to take their family to a game, so attendance isn't going to decline enough to force a change. I still say we will never contend for a Super Bowl until we have a big time, big name QB. IMO, that's where it all starts. Alex Smith is no where near that category and due to physical limitations, he never will be. Lets face it. Our record last year was a product of a series of lucky breaks and fortunate scheduling. Don't get me wrong, were we better last year than the year before? My God yes, by leaps and bounds. That shows you how much better Smith was than Cassel. That being said, I'm glad we picked up Smith because he was the best option available at the time. We of course got the shithole luck of having the #1 pick in a year that there were not ANY franchise QB's to take. I think we have the coach we need and a really bright future, but I don't see the Chiefs sniffing a Super Bowl for another 2 or 3 years...if that.

[In58men]

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.

You don't build a ****ing SB team with a QB that has been benched by the likes of JT O'Sullivan, David Carr, Shaun Hill and Tim ****ing Rattay. Face it bro, this team isn't going anywhere even if we did sign Sanders.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

excuses

Our n00b GM needs to learn and do better.

Do better how?

What could he have possibly done better? Should he expect that every single player he has an agreement with has an agent that's an unethical one who sucks the penis?

Placing any blame on Dorsey or any Chiefs staff here is wrong, wrong, wrong.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

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.

It's the system. It's complicated. You wouldn't understand.

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by arrowheadnation

I agree with this statement. Flying banners....blackout....short of storming the stadium and holding it hostage, what else can be done? There are too many people who are not "real fans" out there that will buy cheap Chiefs tickets to take their family to a game, so attendance isn't going to decline enough to force a change. I still say we will never contend for a Super Bowl until we have a big time, big name QB. IMO, that's where it all starts. Alex Smith is no where near that category and due to physical limitations, he never will be. Lets face it. Our record last year was a product of a series of lucky breaks and fortunate scheduling. Don't get me wrong, were we better last year than the year before? My God yes, by leaps and bounds. That shows you how much better Smith was than Cassel. That being said, I'm glad we picked up Smith because he was the best option available at the time. We of course got the shithole luck of having the #1 pick in a year that there were not ANY franchise QB's to take. I think we have the coach we need and a really bright future, but I don't see the Chiefs sniffing a Super Bowl for another 2 or 3 years...if that.

Originally Posted by Inmem58

You don't build a ****ing SB team with a QB that has been benched by the likes of JT O'Sullivan, David Carr, Shaun Hill and Tim ****ing Rattay. Face it bro, this team isn't going anywhere even if we did sign Sanders.

These.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by Inmem58

You don't build a ****ing SB team with a QB that has been benched by the likes of JT O'Sullivan, David Carr, Shaun Hill and Tim ****ing Rattay. Face it bro, this team isn't going anywhere even if we did sign Sanders.

Mother of god. There's a lot of stupid posts in this thread, but per usual, you probably win the award in this one.

[Strongside]

Originally Posted by Inmem58

You don't build a ****ing SB team with a QB that has been benched by the likes of JT O'Sullivan, David Carr, Shaun Hill and Tim ****ing Rattay. Face it bro, this team isn't going anywhere even if we did sign Sanders.

Dear God, you're a ****ing idiot. I'm not into beating a dead horse, but yeah...you've got some dead space between your ears.

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Yep, and you want them with white coaches.

Okay, Okay, I will apologize for not liking Herm... Sorry you are offended when people say mean things about Herm...

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Okay, Okay, I will apologize for not liking Herm... Sorry you are offended when people say mean things about Herm...

I hated Herm too. Has nothing to do with it. You're a racist who lacks any sort of perspective.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

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

No one said this last year.

Although I was approving of the Schwartz signing prior to the 2013 season.

Dude is a guard who is a guard who is a guard.

Just like Schwartz, who is on his fourth team in four years.

Jamal Charles and Alex Smith make/made these guys look good. Miami is going to find out the hard way this next season.

[Direckshun]

Originally Posted by Inmem58

You don't build a ****ing SB team with a QB that has been benched by the likes of JT O'Sullivan, David Carr, Shaun Hill and Tim ****ing Rattay. Face it bro, this team isn't going anywhere even if we did sign Sanders.

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Mother of god.

Originally Posted by Strongside

Dear God,

[In58men]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Mother of god. There's a lot of stupid posts in this thread, but per usual, you probably win the award in this one.

You're a ****ing idiot if you think Alex Smith will take this team to a Super Bowl. Some people are so ****ing clueless.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by arrowheadnation

I agree with this statement. Flying banners....blackout....short of storming the stadium and holding it hostage, what else can be done? There are too many people who are not "real fans" out there that will buy cheap Chiefs tickets to take their family to a game, so attendance isn't going to decline enough to force a change. I still say we will never contend for a Super Bowl until we have a big time, big name QB. IMO, that's where it all starts. Alex Smith is no where near that category and due to physical limitations, he never will be. Lets face it. Our record last year was a product of a series of lucky breaks and fortunate scheduling. Don't get me wrong, were we better last year than the year before? My God yes, by leaps and bounds. That shows you how much better Smith was than Cassel. That being said, I'm glad we picked up Smith because he was the best option available at the time. We of course got the shithole luck of having the #1 pick in a year that there were not ANY franchise QB's to take. I think we have the coach we need and a really bright future, but I don't see the Chiefs sniffing a Super Bowl for another 2 or 3 years...if that.

So, who is this "big time, big name QB" that we'll get in the next 2 to 3 years then?

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Do better how?

What could he have possibly done better? Should he expect that every single player he has an agreement with has an agent that's an unethical one who sucks the penis?

Placing any blame on Dorsey or any Chiefs staff here is wrong, wrong, wrong.

oh so now you are looking at being reasonable at your judgement of the Chiefs front office? Heaven help Dorsey if he yells at a janitor to do his job and you rally the peasants to breakout the pitchforks.

Dorsey didn't get the job done ... period.

Who,why,when doesn't really matter.

[OrtonsPiercedTaint]

The Chiefs got a Golden Tate wave as he ran down the sideline to Denver. He also made the same type deal with Bucs & they didn't even get mentioned.