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ShowtimeSBMVP · 11:13 AM

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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chiefzilla1501 · 03-16-2014, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

You are a guest here as am I. There is a decent conversation going on. If you want to contribute you'll find this dysfunctional place a good experience.
If you want to shit on the rug you'll get the newspaper.
Probably the Aids Gazette...

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-16-2014, 10:54 AM

CBA gives Chiefs the ability to file grievance against Sanders, agent for bad-faith negotiations http://t.co/LneyVMZKbE
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 16, 2014

Desheveler · 03-16-2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

You are a guest here as am I. There is a decent conversation going on. If you want to contribute you'll find this dysfunctional place a good experience.
If you want to shit on the rug you'll get the newspaper.
Probably the Aids Gazette...

I find the excuses funny. We don't deserve to win shit until the excuses and cockimamy conspiracy theories are put to rest.

**Bowser** · 03-16-2014, 10:56 AM

I would also say that it could be interesting to see if the Chiefs would take action with the league over this, but it's really not. We'll get some response akin to "We apologize, Chiefs. That really was a fumble on the fake punt try, and you guys should have scored on their fumble and won the game. Better luck next time!"

ping2000 · 03-16-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

CBA gives Chiefs the ability to file grievance against Sanders, agent for bad-faith negotiations http://t.co/LneyVMZKbE
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 16, 2014

And we will get exactly shit. What a waste of time. Let's teach our shitty secondary how to hit and tackle and beat those ****ers next year.

Desheveler · 03-16-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ping2000

And we will get exactly shit. What a waste of time. Let's teach our shitty secondary how to hit and tackle and beat those ****ers next year.

Now you are talking.

JakeLV · 03-16-2014, 10:56 AM

Broncos should now lower their offer. Chiefs won't be listening anymore. Other teams are pissed as well. It would serve this agent right.

OldSchool · 03-16-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

CBA gives Chiefs the ability to file grievance against Sanders, agent for bad-faith negotiations http://t.co/LneyVMZKbE
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 16, 2014

I'd just do it out of principle. But frack him, he can stay the frack away from our team. Our players aren't going to trust his BS attitude so he wouldn't fit in anyways.

Sorter · 03-16-2014, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

I leave the Internet for 18 hours and all hell breaks loose... over Emmanuel Sanders? Never imagined that one. Guess I have some reading to do to get caught up.

I think it's more to do with the lack of activity KC has had in free agency than people thinking Sanders is a must-have.

pugsnotdrugs19 · 03-16-2014, 10:59 AM

The NFL can actually veto any contract in which foul play is suspected, so it's possible he won't make it to Denver...
but I don't want him here regardless. They can have him, but we better damn well get some sort of compensation.

SPATCH · 03-16-2014, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ping2000

I'm not blaming anyone. I'm just tired of picking up scraps while the team we hate most gets steak. I don't even think this guy is that great, it's just shitty playing second fiddle to the most arrogant shitbag franchise of all time. Having them get destroyed in the Super Bowl is not enough either. I want to beat their ass 500 times in a row.

Well, as long as the Donks are in near-sighted go mode, we might as well keep with the emphasis on the draft and shrewdness in FA to maximize our long-term potential.

That's really our only choice at this point.

OldSchool · 03-16-2014, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sorter

I think it's more to do with the lack of activity KC has had in free agency than people thinking Sanders is a must-have.

Pretty much this. Sanders would be the new slot guy here. He'd be pretty good in that role if his feet hold up, but he wasn't going to be a world beater.

I just wish we could have gone after Andre Roberts and avoided all this BS.

Sorter · 03-16-2014, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ping2000

And we will get exactly shit. What a waste of time. Let's teach our shitty secondary how to hit and tackle and beat those ****ers next year.

I'll take a late round pick over not having an additional one.

I do think that what is in bold is the likely scenario. However, packaging that selection or others to move up could prove useful.

**The Franchise** · 03-16-2014, 11:01 AM

File a grievance and get what?

**Bowser** · 03-16-2014, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Sorter

I think it's more to do with the lack of activity KC has had in free agency than people thinking Sanders is a must-have.

The hell with Sanders. It's about my team getting ****ed over and over and over.....

03-13-2014, 06:39 PM
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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pugsnotdrugs19 SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2013 Casino cash: $6629447	The NFL can actually veto any contract in which foul play is suspected, so it's possible he won't make it to Denver... but I don't want him here regardless. They can have him, but we better damn well get some sort of compensation.
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