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ShowtimeSBMVP · 11:13 AM

Executives crying foul over Emmanuel Sanders deal

By Ian Rapoport NFL.com
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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, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Flybone McTimmerson

Well, his real account has that too.

Haha, I had no idea. I find that silly.

mcaj22 · 03-15-2014, 01:31 PM

oh nice we dodged that Roman Harper bullet. Thank you Panthers

**TimBone** · 03-15-2014, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Haha, I had no idea. I find that silly.

I do too. Dudes gotten full of himself the last few years.

Saccopoo · 03-15-2014, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

I couldn't give 2 dicks about that guard. I want a WR, TE, pass rusher or DB that is really good

If they sign Sanders, you got your WR.

You get your TE in a healthy Kelce.

They just signed your pass rushing DE in Walker.

And they'll look at Cooper with a year of experience and growth as the guy.

However, Schwartz and Asamoah have left via FA and they've only signed Linkenbach and have not shown any other interest in other FA offensive linemen.

You will be getting the best OL/OG prospect on the board with the #23 pick. Book that.

For what Reid likes to run offensively, it's going to be either Zach Martin, Notre Dame or Xavier S'ua-Filo, UCLA.

Just getting you prepared for the inevitable.

jd1020 · 03-15-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

If they sign Sanders, you got your WR.

You get your TE in a healthy Kelce.

They just signed you pass rushing DE in Walker.

And they'll look at Cooper with a year of experience and growth as the guy.

However, Schwartz and Asamoah have left via FA and they've only signed Linkenbach and have not shown any other interest in other FA offensive linemen.

You will be getting the best OL/OG prospect on the board with the #23 pick. Book that.

For what Reid likes to run offensively, it's going to be either Zach Martin, Notre Dame or Xavier S'ua-Filo, UCLA.

Just getting you prepared for the inevitable.

Maybe this is the year that Dorsey follows that "BPA" plan.

That wont be a ****ing guard.

**Ragged Robin** · 03-15-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

If they sign Sanders, you got your WR.

You get your TE in a healthy Kelce.

They just signed you pass rushing DE in Walker.

No.

OldSchool · 03-15-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

Maybe this is the year that Dorsey follows that "BPA" plan.

That wont be a ****ing guard.

Sometimes, it is. Just cause they aren't skills players doesn't make them bad football players.

Direckshun · 03-15-2014, 01:45 PM

So, no word at all on Sanders?

TEX · 03-15-2014, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

If they sign Sanders, you got your WR.

You get your TE in a healthy Kelce.

They just signed your pass rushing DE in Walker.

And they'll look at Cooper with a year of experience and growth as the guy.

However, Schwartz and Asamoah have left via FA and they've only signed Linkenbach and have not shown any other interest in other FA offensive linemen.

You will be getting the best OL/OG prospect on the board with the #23 pick. Book that.

For what Reid likes to run offensively, it's going to be either Zach Martin, Notre Dame or Xavier S'ua-Filo, UCLA.

Just getting you prepared for the inevitable.

You make a HUGE mistake to count on Kelce, especially since he had microsurgery.

IF they dont sign a starting lineman, you just might draft him at #23 but IF Ebron is there at #23 you draft him and possibly have the 2nd coming of Tony Gates and you're set there for a decade. You draft your guard round 3...Regardless, it still makes no sense to me why they did not sign Schwartz....Just my opinions

Mother****erJones · 03-15-2014, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

If they sign Sanders, you got your WR.

You get your TE in a healthy Kelce.

They just signed your pass rushing DE in Walker.

And they'll look at Cooper with a year of experience and growth as the guy.

However, Schwartz and Asamoah have left via FA and they've only signed Linkenbach and have not shown any other interest in other FA offensive linemen.

You will be getting the best OL/OG prospect on the board with the #23 pick. Book that.

For what Reid likes to run offensively, it's going to be either Zach Martin, Notre Dame or Xavier S'ua-Filo, UCLA.

Just getting you prepared for the inevitable.

No. Can't...cannot bank on Kelce. We need more playmakers

penbrook · 03-15-2014, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

So, no word at all on Sanders?

That's a good thing I assume. Means he's still talking

Micjones · 03-15-2014, 01:55 PM

No news is usually good news, right?

-King- · 03-15-2014, 01:56 PM

My sources tell me he'll sign by the end of the day.
Posted via Mobile Device

jd1020 · 03-15-2014, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

My sources tell me he'll sign by the end of the day.
Posted via Mobile Device

Your source didn't say for who, though.

DTLB58 · 03-15-2014, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

So, no word at all on Sanders?

Nope, Unless you want us to make something up?

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