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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.

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

It's been reported that he wanted Golden Tate-type money.

Yeah, I'd heard that. Just fishing to see if he was sticking with that. If so, I wonder if Denver gave it to him, or he just went there for cheap to play in that Peyton offense?

**The Bad Guy** · 03-15-2014, 08:42 PM

And right on que, here comes the shitbag Bronco parasites (not you Listo, MHM, Garcia) who want to try to rub it in our faces.

**** yourself, you ****ing troll.

booger · 03-15-2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by penbook

I'm gonna wake up tommorow and see a Jason Avant signing

I'd rather see Joe Morgan who the saints didn't tender as a RFA. I think he's coming off an ACL maybe but he fits that speed WR mold better than Avant. And I think Jacoby Ford could most likely be had for peanuts. He's been a dissapointment but I would like to see him added to compete for a returner and backup WR

philfree · 03-15-2014, 08:42 PM

So he's a donk? I didn't really care either way but wft?

**The Bad Guy** · 03-15-2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Where's Mitch Holthus and his claim of the offensive linemen?

Yeah, what the **** was that?

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by booger

I'd rather see Joe Morgan who the saints didn't tender as a RFA. I think he's coming off an ACL maybe but he fits that speed WR mold better than Avant. And I think Jacoby Ford could most likely be had for peanuts. He's been a dissapointment but I would like to see him added to compete for a returner and backup WR

Well, we really don't have many other choices at this point, so I say bring in the speed merchants. If we don't lose them to (name your team here).

mcaj22 · 03-15-2014, 08:43 PM

Mitch held the mystery lineman hostage while they spent two days courting Emmanuel Sanders

penbrook · 03-15-2014, 08:43 PM

Devin Hester?

penbrook · 03-15-2014, 08:44 PM

I really want Odell Beckham though

**The Bad Guy** · 03-15-2014, 08:44 PM

Ford's interesting.

What I'd like to see now is to give Jared Allen a call. If they are going to sign these weapons, load up on defense. Although, Decker, Thomas and Welker is a better trio than Sanders, Welker and Thomas.

Backload a 3 year deal to him.

KChiefs1 · 03-15-2014, 08:44 PM

I don't understand this thread. Who is this Sanders guy? Is he any good?

**The Bad Guy** · 03-15-2014, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by penbook

I really want Odell Beckham though

I do as well, but have a lot of doubts he'd last to 23.

Simplicity · 03-15-2014, 08:44 PM

Trash franchises will stay true to their garbabe image.

penbrook · 03-15-2014, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I do as well, but have a lot of doubts he'd last to 23.

Kiper mocked Marquise Lee to us today

Simplicity · 03-15-2014, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by penbook

Kiper mocked Marquise Lee to us today

This NEEDS to happen.

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