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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.

Jakemall · 03-15-2014, 08:40 AM

Dunno if this was posted but...

ESPN reports free agent Emmanuel Sanders may not receive the long-term contract he wants due to medical concerns regarding his feet.
Sanders has a screw in each of his feet and was limited by a foot injury the last two months of 2013. He is reportedly looking for something close to the five-year, $31 million, $13 million guaranteed deal Golden Tate received from the Lions, but his injury history should put that kind of money out of reach. Sanders may have to settle for a one or two-year deal. He is our No. 5 remaining free-agent wide receiver. Mar 14 - 7:07 PM

Urc Burry · 03-15-2014, 08:44 AM

Hopefully he doesn't end up like Breaston.. I loved rooting for that guy

TEX · 03-15-2014, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jakemall

Dunno if this was posted but...

ESPN reports free agent Emmanuel Sanders may not receive the long-term contract he wants due to medical concerns regarding his feet.
Sanders has a screw in each of his feet and was limited by a foot injury the last two months of 2013. He is reportedly looking for something close to the five-year, $31 million, $13 million guaranteed deal Golden Tate received from the Lions, but his injury history should put that kind of money out of reach. Sanders may have to settle for a one or two-year deal. He is our No. 5 remaining free-agent wide receiver. Mar 14 - 7:07 PM

Yeah, it was posted but its a relevant point. I'd sign the guy but would not give him Tate dollars.

Jakemall · 03-15-2014, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Yeah, it was posted but its a relevant point. I'd sign the guy but would not give him Tate dollars.

Exactly. 1-2 year contract and not much too it.

Otherwise, it'd be a better choice to grab someone like Josh Morgan and pick up a slot in the draft or Avant at slot and pick up Moncrief or Mathews.

Eleazar · 03-15-2014, 09:04 AM

I'd love to get excited about someone who averages 2-3 TDs a year but I just can't seem to muster it.

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

I'd love to get excited about someone who averages 2-3 TDs a year but I just can't seem to muster it.

You lack vision, young padawan. Sanders would excel in this offense. BONUS - Todd Haley won't be his offensive coordinator anymore.

PRIEST · 03-15-2014, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dj56dt58

You must be new here. Welcome to chiefsplanet

DTLB58 · 03-15-2014, 09:17 AM

"Chiefs trying to wrap up a 3-year deal with Emmanuel Sanders this morning. If sides can get a deal contract guarantees could be near $10M." - Chiefs Insider

From Walters football rumors page this morning.

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 09:17 AM

Piss on the screws thing. He hasn't missed a game in 2 years since the surgery. Seal it Dorsey

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DTLB58

"Chiefs trying to wrap up a 3-year deal with Emmanuel Sanders this morning. If sides can get a deal contract guarantees could be near $10M." - Chiefs Insider

From Walters football rumors page this morning.

Fantastic. Close it, Dorsey.

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DTLB58

"Chiefs trying to wrap up a 3-year deal with Emmanuel Sanders this morning. If sides can get a deal contract guarantees could be near $10M." - Chiefs Insider

From Walters football rumors page this morning.

It's ass clown Athan. Bullshit extraordinaire

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

It's ass clown Athan. Bullshit extraordinaire

Never mind. Goddammit.

Close it anyway, Dorsey.

rico · 03-15-2014, 10:15 AM

From Wikipedia:

"In 2011, Sanders became an integral part of the receiving corps on the team along with teammates Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown. The three players developed a nickname for themselves known collectively as the "Young Money Family" or "Young Money Crew," inspired by rapper Lil Wayne. Within the group, Sanders was sometimes referred to as "Easy Money" since his first initial is "E."[2] The trio of receivers also dubbed the nickname "Bugatti Boys" for themselves, also after a rap group."

Hahahahaha.

TEX · 03-15-2014, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rico

From Wikipedia:

"In 2011, Sanders became an integral part of the receiving corps on the team along with teammates Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown. The three players developed a nickname for themselves known collectively as the "Young Money Family" or "Young Money Crew," inspired by rapper Lil Wayne. Within the group, Sanders was sometimes referred to as "Easy Money" since his first initial is "E."[2] The trio of receivers also dubbed the nickname "Bugatti Boys" for themselves, also after a rap group."

Hahahahaha.

Well if he signs with KC its all good. If not HE SUCKS ASS!

**TimBone** · 03-15-2014, 10:38 AM

Holy moly, I wish we'd get some news on this.

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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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