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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.

RunKC · 03-15-2014, 12:59 PM

The fact that we haven't heard anything is good. They are still talking. He probably wants to be here. It's just numbers obviously.

mcaj22 · 03-15-2014, 12:59 PM

Utah Gimmy? Maybe Sac knows him he loves everything from Utah

Saccopoo · 03-15-2014, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

Who in the point break **** is this?

@utahgimmy2: #Chiefs have a 3 year deal in place for Free Agent WR Emmanuel Sanders. Announcement in next hour.

Get to know the 2014 Chiefs first round draft pick:

Xavier S'ua-Filo, OG; UCLA
6'4", 307 lb.

Quote:

Powerfully-built. Very good initial quickness, hand placement and impressive upper body strength to gain the initial advantage on defenders. Due to his core strength and flexibility, Su'a-Filo anchors very well against bull-rushes and shows lateral agility and balance in pass pro. Perfect match in UCLA's drive-blocking scheme, but has the athleticism to fit in a zone-blocking scheme as well.

penbrook · 03-15-2014, 12:59 PM

Per Jacobs71

For those that have asked for updates. The fact @E_Sanders88 hasn't been reported to be on his way to 49ers is a GOOD thing = still talking.

mcaj22 · 03-15-2014, 12:59 PM

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Get to know the 2014 Chiefs first round draft pick:

Xavier S'ua-Filo, OG; UCLA
6'4", 307 lb.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-15-2014, 01:01 PM

Patriots and WR Julian Edelman just reached agreement, per source. Back to New England.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2014

I cant wait to see the numbers

TEX · 03-15-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Get to know the 2014 Chiefs first round draft pick:

Xavier S'ua-Filo, OG; UCLA
6'4", 307 lb.

Big deal. I could kick his ass...

**TimBone** · 03-15-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Get to know the 2014 Chiefs first round draft pick:

Xavier S'ua-Filo, OG; UCLA
6'4", 307 lb.

You can keep robot legs.

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 01:10 PM

We're not taking a ****ing guard in round 1. Fact that you want one in rd 1 is reeruned.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-15-2014, 01:12 PM

He's supposed to be Damn good. Possibly best Guard in the draft.

jd1020 · 03-15-2014, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

He's supposed to be Damn good. Possibly best Guard in the draft.

Shouldn't leave this to chance then.

What would it take to trade up to #1 and pick him?

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

He's supposed to be Damn good. Possibly best Guard in the draft.

He may very well be. Even so

OldSchool · 03-15-2014, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

He's supposed to be Damn good. Possibly best Guard in the draft.

I think Trai Turner and Brandon Thomas both have a chance to develop into monsters at OG.

thabear04 · 03-15-2014, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by penbook

Per Jacobs71

For those that have asked for updates. The fact @E_Sanders88 hasn't been reported to be on his way to 49ers is a GOOD thing = still talking.

Good thing maybe they are out for some good BBQ.

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