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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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Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-14-2014, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

If the front office didn't believe in Bowe, they wouldn't have given him a $10M per year contract.

My question is , at 10 mill a year why is he buying dime bags ? That's what I want to know.

htismaqe · 03-14-2014, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

My question is , at 10 mill a year why is he buying dime bags ? That's what I want to know.

Because he was IN POSSESSION of a dime bag doesn't mean he's buying BY THE BAG.

**The Franchise** · 03-14-2014, 09:17 AM

Avery's contract isn't huge though.....and he'd be damn good in the slot. He's perfect at those crossing patterns and he could abuse the shit out of mismatches with LBs.

Steron · 03-14-2014, 09:21 AM

I like Em Sanders. This is finally some free agency news to get excited about for us Chiefs fans.

silver5liter · 03-14-2014, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Avery's contract isn't huge though.....and he'd be damn good in the slot. He's perfect at those crossing patterns and he could abuse the shit out of mismatches with LBs.

Except we would throw it and he would drop it.

htismaqe · 03-14-2014, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Avery's contract isn't huge though.....and he'd be damn good in the slot. He's perfect at those crossing patterns and he could abuse the shit out of mismatches with LBs.

Exactly.

salame · 03-14-2014, 09:28 AM

pugsnotdrugs19 · 03-14-2014, 09:32 AM

When Hemingway has been on the field, especially in the redzone, he has made plays. If we had Bowe, Sanders, Avery, Jenkins, and Hemingway at receiver I'd be fine with it. (plus a draft pick, not early necessarily)

**The Franchise** · 03-14-2014, 09:33 AM

We aren't carrying 6 WRs.

htismaqe · 03-14-2014, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

When Hemingway has been on the field, especially in the redzone, he has made plays. If we had Bowe, Sanders, Avery, Jenkins, and Hemingway at receiver I'd be fine with it. (plus a draft pick, not early necessarily)

If they keep all 5 of those guys, they're not draft a WR...

**The Franchise** · 03-14-2014, 09:35 AM

I wouldn't be totally surprised if Hemmingway is cut. Dude was a Pioli pick and those aren't likely to stick around. Especially if they aren't perfect fits for Andy's offense.

saphojunkie · 03-14-2014, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

If they keep all 5 of those guys, they're not draft a WR...

Fine by me. Welcome to the party, Jace Amaro!

**The Franchise** · 03-14-2014, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by saphojunkie

Fine by me. Welcome to the party, Dee Ford!

FYP

jd1020 · 03-14-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Avery's contract isn't huge though.....and he'd be damn good in the slot. He's perfect at those crossing patterns and he could abuse the shit out of mismatches with LBs.

I dont believe Avery has ever played in the slot position has he?

One would think a guy with 4.3 speed who isn't a #2 WR would find a way to get on the field for the countless teams he's been on if he were good at it.

His contract may not be huge but its money that can go to someone who could improve the position.

Steron · 03-14-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by saphojunkie

Fine by me. Welcome to the party, Jace Amaro!

I'd be OK with that. Not that it matters in the least what I think. However, with the current state of the OL my bet would be OL at 1.23. Unless the mysterious good OLmen we all know comes to KC then all bets are off.

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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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