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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.

ForeverChiefs58 · 03-14-2014, 12:47 PM

49ers will be Emmanuel Sanders' fourth visit. Has previously visited Chiefs today, also visited Jaguars, Buccaneers, according to a source

**The Franchise** · 03-14-2014, 12:48 PM

****ing 49ers.....YOU ALREADY HAVE WRs!!!!!

Simplicity · 03-14-2014, 12:48 PM

OldSchool · 03-14-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Source confirms that WR Emmanuel Sanders has a visit scheduled with t/ 49ers on Saturday pending talks with t/ Chiefs who he's visiting now.
— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 14, 2014

Leverage move to get as much money as possible. If our offer isn't to his liking he'll just move on.

Messier · 03-14-2014, 12:50 PM

Everyone's freaking out like he just made a statement that he's not signing here. I'll bet that was planned before even coming here.

Direckshun · 03-14-2014, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Messier

Everyone's freaking out like he just made a statement that he's not signing here. I'll bet that was planned before even coming here.

YOU GRIEVE YOUR WAY

I'LL GRIEVE MINE

jd1020 · 03-14-2014, 12:51 PM

Pretty smart move by Sanders.

Treating himself to some free KC ribs on his way to SF.

Mugsy · 03-14-2014, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Messier

Everyone's freaking out like he just made a statement that he's not signing here. I'll bet that was planned before even coming here.

Probably. Good post. Most guys that are visiting have visits after us and that includes Walker.

Messier · 03-14-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

YOU GRIEVE YOUR WAY

I'LL GRIEVE MINE

Giving up?

OldSchool · 03-14-2014, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

Pretty smart move by Sanders.

Treating himself to some free KC ribs on his way to SF.

I could just picture him eating a rib as Dorsey tries to talk to him about playing here.

**RealSNR** · 03-14-2014, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Messier

Giving up?

What does this mean?

We're spectators. We've been watching the same sad and tragic soap opera for decades.

The doctor just came out and said the prognosis for Dorothy's twin sister doesn't look good. We're sad. And you just asked if we're "giving up."

Like... what?

jd1020 · 03-14-2014, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldSchool

I could just picture him eating a rib as Dorsey tries to talk to him about playing here.

He might stop in for seconds if he doesnt sign in SF and leaves to head to NY.

Chief Roundup · 03-14-2014, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Dressler's NOT making this roster, guys.

Go ahead and bookmark this post. If he makes the opening day 53 man roster, I'll ask the mods to change my name to Susan for the entire 2014 season.

I bet something else better than "Susan" can be came up with. Whatever your new name is in the future you only have 5 months or so of your current name.

ct · 03-14-2014, 12:58 PM

always the chance he may be playin all of us and end up in Foxboro like everyone expected anyway

there's one FA every year, plays the whole league to kick up his contract, this could be one of em

ct · 03-14-2014, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

I bet something else better than "Susan" can be came up with. Whatever your new name is in the future you only have 5 months or so of your current name.

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