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Sunday, March 16, 2014
Shady Agent? NFL Executives of Chiefs and Buccaneers Thrown by the way Emmanuel Sanders' Agent Negotiated: Contract reached with Broncos
Emmanuel Sanders has agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the Broncos worth $15 million, +BRONCOS CR3W reported, 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 wide receiver, accepted a deal with the Chiefs in principle, according to one team source. Weinberg then engaged in negotiations with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to another source involved in the process.
While shopping the +Kansas City Chiefs' offer to the +Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 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 +Denver Broncos, which is where he is currently headed. Sanders and Weinberg also rankled the +San Francisco 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 recently was 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 collected 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.
Agent Steve Weinberg, on behalf of the wide receiver, accepted a deal with the Chiefs in principle, according to one team source. Weinberg then engaged in negotiations with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to another source involved in the process.
While shopping the +Kansas City Chiefs' offer to the +Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 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 +Denver Broncos, which is where he is currently headed. Sanders and Weinberg also rankled the +San Francisco 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 recently was 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 collected 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, Weinberg's shopping the Chiefs deal and then not informing the Bucs that an agreement had been reached showed another side of the business. A Broncos source said the team had no knowledge of any prior agreements before it agreed to terms with Sanders.
"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."
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, Weinberg's shopping the Chiefs deal and then not informing the Bucs that an agreement had been reached showed another side of the business. A Broncos source said the team had no knowledge of any prior agreements before it agreed to terms with Sanders.
"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."
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Dolphins Trade Martin to the 49ers, Reuniting Martin with College Coach from Stanford, Harbaugh
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The +Miami Dolphins announced the move late on the first day of N.F.L. free agency. San Francisco then confirmed the trade, saying only that it would send an undisclosed draft choice to Miami and that Martin still must pass a physical to complete the deal.
“Can’t wait to get to work,” Martin posted on Twitter.
An investigation for the +NFL determined last month that Dolphins guard Richie Incognito and two other offensive linemen engaged in persistent harassment of Martin, another offensive lineman and an assistant trainer.
COWBOYS RELEASE WARE The +Dallas Cowboys released DeMarcus Ware, the franchise’s career sacks leader.
Ware had a career-low six sacks last season and was sidelined for three games with a thigh injury, the first time he had missed a game in his nine-year career.
MARCH 11, 2014
Jonathan Martin is returning to familiar territory, months after he accused a teammate of bullying and left the Miami Dolphins.
The offensive tackle is headed back to the Bay Area to play for Jim Harbaugh.
Martin was traded from Miami to the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday night, reuniting the lineman with his college coach at Stanford.
Jonathan Martin is returning to familiar territory, months after he accused a teammate of bullying and left the Miami Dolphins.
The offensive tackle is headed back to the Bay Area to play for Jim Harbaugh.
Martin was traded from Miami to the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday night, reuniting the lineman with his college coach at Stanford.
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| Jonathan Martin with Harbaugh, while at +Stanford University vs. +Notre Dame Athletics with now +San Francisco 49ers Head Coach, Jim Harbaugh. Reuniting with their college days. |
“Can’t wait to get to work,” Martin posted on Twitter.
An investigation for the +NFL determined last month that Dolphins guard Richie Incognito and two other offensive linemen engaged in persistent harassment of Martin, another offensive lineman and an assistant trainer.
COWBOYS RELEASE WARE The +Dallas Cowboys released DeMarcus Ware, the franchise’s career sacks leader.
Ware had a career-low six sacks last season and was sidelined for three games with a thigh injury, the first time he had missed a game in his nine-year career.
+Denver Broncos appear to be in solid lead for Ware's services.
+Chicago Bears CUT PEPPERS Chicago released defensive end Julius Peppers, an eight-time Pro Bowler, in one of several moves to reshape the team’s defense. Given that Peppers finished last season with seven sacks and that his salary-cap hit for next season was more than $18 million, the Bears were expected to let him go or restructure his contract.
The Bears agreed to contracts with the former +Oakland Raiders defensive end Lamarr Houston, the former Giants safety Ryan Mundy, and linebackers Jordan Senn and D. J. Williams.
+Pittsburgh Steelers DROP WOODLEY Pittsburgh released linebacker LaMarr Woodley, 29, with a post-June 1 designation. By postponing the move until after June 1, the Steelers will free up about $8 million in salary-cap space for 2014. Woodley will, however, count $8.5 million against the team’s cap number in 2015.
+New York Giants ADD DEPTH The Giants reached agreements with the former Kansas City guard Geoff Schwartz and the former Oakland running back Rashad Jennings, the players announced on Twitter. Seattle linebacker O’Brien Schofield also agreed to a deal with the team, and kicker Josh Brown indicated on Twitter that he had re-signed with the Giants.
LONGER DEAL FOR JETS’ FOLK The +New York Jets re-signed kicker Nick Folk to a multiyear contract, less than two weeks after placing the franchise tag on him
+Chicago Bears CUT PEPPERS Chicago released defensive end Julius Peppers, an eight-time Pro Bowler, in one of several moves to reshape the team’s defense. Given that Peppers finished last season with seven sacks and that his salary-cap hit for next season was more than $18 million, the Bears were expected to let him go or restructure his contract.
The Bears agreed to contracts with the former +Oakland Raiders defensive end Lamarr Houston, the former Giants safety Ryan Mundy, and linebackers Jordan Senn and D. J. Williams.
+Pittsburgh Steelers DROP WOODLEY Pittsburgh released linebacker LaMarr Woodley, 29, with a post-June 1 designation. By postponing the move until after June 1, the Steelers will free up about $8 million in salary-cap space for 2014. Woodley will, however, count $8.5 million against the team’s cap number in 2015.
+New York Giants ADD DEPTH The Giants reached agreements with the former Kansas City guard Geoff Schwartz and the former Oakland running back Rashad Jennings, the players announced on Twitter. Seattle linebacker O’Brien Schofield also agreed to a deal with the team, and kicker Josh Brown indicated on Twitter that he had re-signed with the Giants.
LONGER DEAL FOR JETS’ FOLK The +New York Jets re-signed kicker Nick Folk to a multiyear contract, less than two weeks after placing the franchise tag on him
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