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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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chiefzilla1501 · 03-16-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Like some have said, I don't really have a problem with the way they've approached fa this year. It's probably the way you should do it, although adding a big name here or there that fits your system is beneficial.

It's just that it doesn't mesh with year way they approached it last year. It's looking more and more like last year was simply about asses in seats and what not. IMO, if his is your fa plan, do it last year, not this year.

Agreed!

TEX · 03-16-2014, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by penbook

Hell even lance moore would be better than avant

Sure would. When healthy he's legit. Id like to see what he could do on a team void of WR talent. He wouldnt be expensive and there would be little risk and lots of reward if it worked. The FA options are thin so...

Saccopoo · 03-16-2014, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Bye Bob

**Bwana** · 03-16-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Jesus Christ, BlackBob is one obsessed dude. It's really kind of creepy.

I would say he's like the herp, but even the herp goes away once in awhile.

Reerun_KC · 03-16-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

Dorsey got cheated by a known ethically dubious shithead.

It's not rocket science. Dorsey played by commonly understood rules. This guy just pulled the rug out from under him.

Phew, glad to know that our GM is a good wholesome choir boy, and Elway is the Devil...

at the people that are this naïve enough to believe this drivel...

You don't get to position like GM of an NFL football team by being completely ethical and playing by common rules....

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-16-2014, 01:36 PM

Emmanuel Sanders in Broncos presser on whether he had a deal with the Chiefs: 'There was no handshake.'
— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) March 16, 2014

FloridaMan88 · 03-16-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mlyonsd

Yeah I'm not sure what Dorsey was supposed to do. Lock Sanders and his agent in a room until they physically signed a contract?

How about try to fast-track everything on Friday, including performing a physical to get things to a point where a contract could be signed on Friday?

TEX · 03-16-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mlyonsd

Yeah I'm not sure what Dorsey was supposed to do. Lock Sanders and his agent in a room until they physically signed a contract?

Get Sanders to sign a Letter of Intent as is often the case in contract negotiations. If he wont, then you know something is up so you pull your offer and move on. That way you dont miss out on other players and dont get the rug pulled out from under you. Common sense when dealng with a known shady agent....

Direckshun · 03-16-2014, 01:36 PM

Crazy bullshit like this always seems to work out in Denver's favor, does it not?

To use a Middle Earth analogy I've used now several times:

Denver's the Elves, who are just generally superior and were spiritually designed to have everything work out for them perfectly.

Kansas City's the Dwarves, who are just generally inferior slapdicks who can get shit done sometimes, but mostly are just slamming their own dicks in a drawer.

Oakland's the Orcs, because of course they are.

And San Diego's the men, because they're competent and stuff but they're boring as shit and nobody cares about them, really.

Reerun_KC · 03-16-2014, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Get Sanders to sign a Letter of Intent as is often the case in contract negotiations. If he wont, then you know something is up so you pull your offer and move on. That way you dont miss out on other players and dont get the rug pulled out from under you.

Exactly, Big TEX is on his game today.

Direckshun · 03-16-2014, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Emmanuel Sanders in Broncos presser on whether he had a deal with the Chiefs: 'There was no handshake.'
— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) March 16, 2014

Just, honestly, couldn't care less at this point.

Moving on.

Mother****erJones · 03-16-2014, 01:37 PM

**** off Sanders, your a piece of shit

Reerun_KC · 03-16-2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

Crazy bullshit like this always seems to work out in Denver's favor, does it not?

To use a Middle Earth analogy I've used now several times:

Denver's the Elves, who are just generally superior and were spiritually designed to have everything work out for them perfectly.

Kansas City's the Dwarves, who are just generally inferior slapdicks who can get shit done sometimes, but mostly are just slamming their own dicks in a drawer.

Oakland's the Orcs, because of course they are.

And San Diego's the men, because they're competent and stuff but they're boring as shit and nobody cares about them, really.

Very solid post.

**Bowser** · 03-16-2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Phew, glad to know that our GM is a good wholesome choir boy, and Elway is the Devil...

at the people that are this naïve enough to believe this drivel...

You don't get to position like GM of an NFL football team by being completely ethical and playing by common rules....

Ok, enough of this shit. When was the last time you ever heard of this situation taking place? Here's a hint - you haven't. No, Elvis Dumervil was another scenario.

Get off of Dorsey. He got jobbed by a couple of professional con men.

**Bowser** · 03-16-2014, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

Crazy bullshit like this always seems to work out in Denver's favor, does it not?

To use a Middle Earth analogy I've used now several times:

Denver's the Elves, who are just generally superior and were spiritually designed to have everything work out for them perfectly.

Kansas City's the Dwarves, who are just generally inferior slapdicks who can get shit done sometimes, but mostly are just slamming their own dicks in a drawer.

Oakland's the Orcs, because of course they are.

And San Diego's the men, because they're competent and stuff but they're boring as shit and nobody cares about them, really.

Heh. Not bad.

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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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Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $2043447	Crazy bullshit like this always seems to work out in Denver's favor, does it not? To use a Middle Earth analogy I've used now several times: Denver's the Elves, who are just generally superior and were spiritually designed to have everything work out for them perfectly. Kansas City's the Dwarves, who are just generally inferior slapdicks who can get shit done sometimes, but mostly are just slamming their own dicks in a drawer. Oakland's the Orcs, because of course they are. And San Diego's the men, because they're competent and stuff but they're boring as shit and nobody cares about them, really.
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