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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.

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 11:01 AM

Thanks for keeping us in the loop, TBG. You're the man.

**TimBone** · 03-15-2014, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

I think that's true, but if we can't get a free agent WR at a decent value, I'd rather throw free agent money at an offensive lineman and look for WR in the draft (even if it means taking a couple of them).

I can get down with that.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-15-2014, 11:02 AM

Gonna be funny as shit if he sign's soon.

**The Bad Guy** · 03-15-2014, 11:02 AM

How I would structure a deal for him would be somewhere in the neighborhood of 4 years, 20 million, 5 guaranteed and a 2.5 million dollar roster bonus after year 1.

Gives the Chiefs an out if something happens with his foot and basically becomes a 1 year 5 million dollar deal if he shows that he can't hang here.

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 11:04 AM

This reminds me of the Winston deal.

**The Bad Guy** · 03-15-2014, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Gonna be funny as shit if he sign's soon.

Yep, because all my info is guaranteed and you're paying for it, so I have so much to lose if he does sign.

**** off. Maybe if this does happen, and you pull more of your bullshit attacks, you can send me another apology PM.

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Gonna be funny as shit if he sign's soon.

I'll laugh. I'll even call myself a panicky defeatist.

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

How I would structure a deal for him would be somewhere in the neighborhood of 4 years, 20 million, 5 guaranteed and a 2.5 million dollar roster bonus after year 1.

Gives the Chiefs an out if something happens with his foot and basically becomes a 1 year 5 million dollar deal if he shows that he can't hang here.

The g-jack might be what's holding it up. If Tate got 10, he might think he's worth that. Maybe we only offered 4-5 with incentives. Honestly, I can't see San Fran offering better, especially with Crabtree and Davis beingthe first two options for Kap.

**TimBone** · 03-15-2014, 11:04 AM

Oh yea, thanks for the info TBG. Just cuz I didn't like the news, doesn't mean I don't appreciate getting the word.

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

How I would structure a deal for him would be somewhere in the neighborhood of 4 years, 20 million, 5 guaranteed and a 2.5 million dollar roster bonus after year 1.

Gives the Chiefs an out if something happens with his foot and basically becomes a 1 year 5 million dollar deal if he shows that he can't hang here.

He's missed no games I believe due to his foot since surgery.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-15-2014, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Yep, because all my info is guaranteed and you're paying for it, so I have so much to lose if he does sign.

**** off. Maybe if this does happen, and you pull more of your bullshit attacks, you can send me another apology PM.

It's funny how you think that was pointed at you.

**TimBone** · 03-15-2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

It's funny how you think that was pointed at you.

Just stop, man. Let's not derail this joint again.

**The Bad Guy** · 03-15-2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Flybone McTimmerson

Oh yea, thanks for the info TBG. Just cuz I didn't like the news, doesn't mean I don't appreciate getting the word.

It's no problem and really everything should be taken with a grain of salt. There's lots of moving parts, and since I know this guy's direct line isn't to Dorsey, I don't think all info is 100% guaranteed to happen the exact way I'm told it.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-15-2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Flybone McTimmerson

Just stop, man. Let's not derail this joint again.

I din't say shit to him. All i said it was gonna be funny when he signs soon. He got all butt-hurt over nothing.

**The Bad Guy** · 03-15-2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

It's funny how you think that was pointed at you.

Why wouldn't I take it that way?

Because you have been so cordial in the past?

As I said, **** yourself. And shove that apology up your ass, if you can get up out of your computer chair long enough to get it to fit.

**The Bad Guy** · 03-15-2014, 11:09 AM

I'll refrain from directing anymore posts to him. You guys are right. Sorry for derailing the thread momentarily.

03-13-2014, 06:39 PM
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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