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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.

penbrook · 03-16-2014, 12:58 PM

Teicher believes the Chiefs will go after Avant now.

**Bowser** · 03-16-2014, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

This thread is absolutely priceless...let's go back and do a post-mortem, shall we?

1. Sanders is coming to KC for a visit!
2. What's taking him so long to get to KC?!?
3. Ok good, he's here.
4. True fan sidebar.
5. Black Bob Attacks!
6. Oh crap, Sanders is going to San Francisco!
7. No problem, he JUST got to KC. All's good.
8. Things got personal. REEEEEEEAL personal.
9. Reminiscing about Chiefs Coalition and the good old days.
10.Sanders is staying the night.
11. Who's Sanders?
12. Oh yeah, any minute this is happening.
13. Schefter tweets.
14. *&@*$*#(%*@&#$*(!($*
15. Meltdown
16. He's still in KC.
17. Rapopport story.
18. *#(@*&$&(#$*(*@(*$
19. Screw Denver
20. Back to the offensive line.

This thread deserves to be in the Hall of Classics, without a doubt.

Quote:

Originally Posted by penbook

Teicher believes the Chiefs will go after Avant now.

Pfffft

Strongside · 03-16-2014, 01:00 PM

If we sign Avant I'm gonna lose my shit. Total copout.

Titty Meat · 03-16-2014, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Direckshun

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.

9 seasons 1 playoff win.

So that loss had nothing to do with tthe offense going 0/13 on third down?

T-post Tom · 03-16-2014, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

This thread is absolutely priceless...let's go back and do a post-mortem, shall we?

1. Sanders is coming to KC for a visit!
2. What's taking him so long to get to KC?!?
3. Ok good, he's here.
4. True fan sidebar.
5. Black Bob Attacks!
6. Oh crap, Sanders is going to San Francisco!
7. No problem, he JUST got to KC. All's good.
8. Things got personal. REEEEEEEAL personal.
9. Reminiscing about Chiefs Coalition and the good old days.
10.Sanders is staying the night.
11. Who's Sanders?
12. Oh yeah, any minute this is happening.
13. Schefter tweets.
14. *&@*$*#(%*@&#$*(!($*
15. Meltdown
16. He's still in KC.
17. Rapopport story.
18. *#(@*&$&(#$*(*@(*$
19. Screw Denver
20. Back to the offensive line.

-King- · 03-16-2014, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by penbook

Per Adam Teicher

Not expecting #Chiefs to say anything publicly on this Sanders situation, but don't be confused. They're plenty mad

You suck at twitter.

**Bowser** · 03-16-2014, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

See---->RT @Broncos: Emmanuel Sanders has officially signed with the #Broncos. RT to welcome him to Denver! pic.twitter.com/RSq10QyNlw
— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 16, 2014

**** him

Mother****erJones · 03-16-2014, 01:03 PM

OMFG if we sign avant

**Bowser** · 03-16-2014, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strongside

If we sign Avant I'm gonna lose my shit. Total copout.

I think I would honestly give Santonio Holmes a look before Avant.

Reerun_KC · 03-16-2014, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

This thread is absolutely priceless...let's go back and do a post-mortem, shall we?

1. Sanders is coming to KC for a visit!
2. What's taking him so long to get to KC?!?
3. Ok good, he's here.
4. True fan sidebar.
5. Black Bob Attacks!
6. Oh crap, Sanders is going to San Francisco!
7. No problem, he JUST got to KC. All's good.
8. Things got personal. REEEEEEEAL personal.
9. Reminiscing about Chiefs Coalition and the good old days.
10.Sanders is staying the night.
11. Who's Sanders?
12. Oh yeah, any minute this is happening.
13. Schefter tweets.
14. *&@*$*#(%*@&#$*(!($*
15. Meltdown
16. He's still in KC.
17. Rapopport story.
18. *#(@*&$&(#$*(*@(*$
19. Screw Denver
20. Back to the offensive line.

This place has more drama than a beauty shop full of women. Bitches here be crazy.

Direckshun · 03-16-2014, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowser

I think I would honestly give Santonio Holmes a look before Avant.

Sure.

Who needs locker room chemistry? We sure as **** don't.

nychief · 03-16-2014, 01:09 PM

I understand Avant is nothing... but why all the hate. Jesus Christ this place is ****ing ridiculous.

We need to draft a Wide Out 1.... Free agent receivers are garbage by and large.

mcaj22 · 03-16-2014, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowser

I think I would honestly give Santonio Holmes a look before Avant.

id rather go back and scout the lands up in the CFL for another midget than sign Avant

**Bowser** · 03-16-2014, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Direckshun

Sure.

Who needs locker room chemistry? We sure as **** don't.

You're right, we already have Bowe and his weed problems. I was just looking at it from a playmaking potential angle.

**** it. Bring in Avant. And that other guy that hasn't done anything but blow his knee out in New Orleans. "The Right 53"

Strongside · 03-16-2014, 01:10 PM

I've been trying not to get worked up over free agency thus far...to trust that Dorsey knows what he's doing. I understand he's running on a limited amount of money. I also understand that they were the victim of douchebaggery on the part of Sanders' representation. That said, Dorsey has shown us nothing thus far that would indicate that he is seriously trying to improve the team by adding solid pieces where we are lacking. The draft is how you build your foundation, yes. But you can free up picks by signing good players to fill holes via free agency. Pulling a Carl Peterson and signing Jason ****ing Avant is not going to make the team ANY better. At all. I want to believe that this guy is not inept, I really do. But FFS, do something to prove your worth already!

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