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

Micjones · 03-16-2014, 12:12 PM

The Chiefs should file a grievance. Compensation be damned.
This negotiation was improper and this should go on the record.

Saccopoo · 03-16-2014, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Desheveler

I think it's great. Something to jack off about later. Imagine being tied up by some hot chick wearing only a Peyton Manning jersey whipping your ass and talking shit about the Chiefs?

Great...

Flashbacks of my marriage are now flooding my waking conscious.

Titty Meat · 03-16-2014, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

Actually, at 33, Smith should pretty much be the same player.

He's a pocket passer.

yeah 33 year old guys dont decline at all.

pugsnotdrugs19 · 03-16-2014, 12:14 PM

The best QBs of the last 5 years are all 35+....

Direckshun · 03-16-2014, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

yeah 33 year old guys dont decline at all.

Pocket passers don't decline that badly, if at all.

Direckshun · 03-16-2014, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

You've learned nothing from past history.

I know it's ideal to have a 10 year franchise QB.

I also know that, if you don't, you better have a franchise-caliber QB acquired in free agency.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-16-2014, 12:16 PM

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**RealSNR** · 03-16-2014, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

Pocket passers don't decline that badly, if at all.

Better tell Alex to cut it with the scrambling he does, then.

He did a lot of running last year.

Direckshun · 03-16-2014, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Better tell Alex to cut it with the scrambling he does, then.

He did a lot of running last year.

When the pocket broke down.

I'm happy to assume that the OL will be better in the hypothetical two years than it is now.

Titty Meat · 03-16-2014, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

I know it's ideal to have a 10 year franchise QB.

I also know that, if you don't, you better have a franchise-caliber QB acquired in free agency.

Smith isn't a super bowl caliber QB and you want him to be the QB for the next 4 seasons. This is the same the Chiefs have done the last 40 years.

**The Franchise** · 03-16-2014, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

WR James Jones just told me he wants this known: "I would love the opportunity to play for the Carolina (cont) http://t.co/wDBZljU0y2
— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 16, 2014

BOO

Who wouldn't? They immediately become a #1 guy there.

GoChargers · 03-16-2014, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

Haha all these tucking bronco trolls hide when they get rolled in the Super Bowl. Now they're out full force because they get Sanders and screw us.

Don't worry, they'll go right back into hiding when Fivehead chokes again.

Direckshun · 03-16-2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

Smith isn't a super bowl caliber QB and you want him to be the QB for the next 4 seasons. This is the same the Chiefs have done the last 40 years.

He isn't a Super Bowl caliber QB?

Smith plays extremely well in the postseason. You can go to a Super Bowl with him. I don't care if I get shit for that -- it's the ****ing truth.

If Kyle Williams doesn't shit his pants a couple years ago, Alex Smith actually is a Super Bowl QB.

Chief Pote · 03-16-2014, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cutthemdown

Wow this really stinks for you Queef fans. Usually you can say the Broncos FA picks suck but this one you all gushed about first as you thought you were getting him. Silly little never win a playoff game Chiefs!

Broncos have gotten better, and the Cheifs, umm you have gotten worst again. What's up with that oline?

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Originally Posted by PA Chiefs

Remember I before E except after C....that will help you for your spelling test little fella

BUT there's a "C" at the beginning of the word...it's so confusing?

Saccopoo · 03-16-2014, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

They aren't fine. They have a makeshift o-line with an injury prone QB and the same players/coaches who blew a 28 point lead with a much tougher schedule next year. If Smith or Charles are injured for a significant amount of time this team is drafting in the top 10.

I disagree that this wasn't an elite team it had 10 pro bowlers. Had they signed Byrd or Mitchell kept the offensive lline together and got a #2 WR they certainly could beat San Diego and competed against Denver.

Asamoah sucks.

Albert sucks.

Schwartz is just a guy.

You want to keep that line together?

They've already upgraded Albert's position with either Fisher or Stephenson - either guy has a substantially higher ceiling than Albert ever will/had. And I'd say that both were playing at a higher level than Albert was by the end of the season. Both should come into this next season and kick ass.

Linkenbach is Schwartz. Period.

Upgraded line by subtraction. Holes on the line and other spots will be filled through the draft - just like real teams who win Super Bowls do it.

This doom and gloom over the free agency period around here is utterly amazing. I get it that most people don't know shit about the college game and it's players, so they think that the world revolves around getting broke dick guys in free agency, but it's the teams that build through the draft, that keep their teams together to build continuity that actually win.

You want what Seattle did? Then draft good, play those guys sooner rather than later and let them build chemistry.

03-13-2014, 06:39 PM
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