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Emmanuel Sanders Restricted Free Agent Saga
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July 19, 2013
Team expects 70 catches, 1,000 yards from Sanders
The restricted free-agent put his original team on the spot by signing an offer sheet from an AFC rival. The Steelers matched said offer, but expect the player to live up to his pay increase.
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April 16, 2013
Belichick, Sanders, the Steelers and Subterfuge
The Steelers narrowly avert a rendezvous with history by matching Bill Belichick's suspicious 1 year offer to Emmanuel Sanders....
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April 16, 2013
Sanders agent says he received more than one offer
Sanders agent says Patriots weren't the only team to offer him a contract
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April 15, 2013
Sanders could cost Steelers even more
Keeping the epitome of potential in Pittsburgh benefits today, but could subtract from tomorrow as taught by the lessons of yesterday.
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April 15, 2013
Steelers did the right thing in retaining Sanders
Maybe getting that 91st pick and the extra cap space would have been the best thing to do. But here is one person's biased opinion as to why the Steelers probably did the right thing.
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April 14, 2013
One year deal or long-term extension?
A one-year deal for $2.5 million for Emmanuel Sanders will either force the two sides to agree to a long-term deal, or another player will be released or restructured.
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April 14, 2013
SANDERS STAYING IN PITTSBURGH
Emmanuel Sanders will remain in Pittsburgh after the Steelers matched the Patriots qualifying offer he signed earlier this week.
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April 14, 2013
BTSC readers vote overwhelmingly to let Sanders go
A poll of over 1,000 BTSC readers shows the vast majority is ok with letting restricted free agent wide receiver join the Patriots in exchange for a third round pick - 91st overall - in the upcoming NFL Draft.
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April 13, 2013
Steelers split over whether to match Pats offer
With late Sunday's deadline to match the offer sheet Emmanuel Sanders signed with the Patriots, the team is reportedly split over their next move.
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April 11, 2013
Would the real Plaxico please stand up
If the Steelers decide to basically trade a receiver for a third round selection in the upcoming NFL draft, they will need the remaining veterans on the roster to pick up the slack - especially the eldest of them all.
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April 11, 2013
Sanders drops ambiguous Twitter bomb
In the individual era of a team sport, money talks and free-agents walk. Wanting to better one's self is understandable in any industry, but sometimes business has nothing to do with business.
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April 11, 2013
Weighing Steelers long-term options based on comps
Detroit's Mike Thomas and Atlanta's Harry Douglas are two reasonable comparable contracts off which the Steelers could determine Sanders' value. Those contracts are worth between $12 million and $19 million over four and five years, respectively.
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April 10, 2013
Poll: Match, collect the pick or sign long-term?
Let's be democratic. Let's put it to a vote.
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April 10, 2013
Offer sheet forces Steelers into long-term mode
With the amount known, the Steelers have until 11:59 p.m. ET Sunday, April 14 to match an offer made to their fourth-year wide receiver or see him head off to New England. Is it worth keeping him for one year? The Steelers have to think long-term now
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April 10, 2013
Werder expects Steelers to match
While many people believe the Steelers would rather take an extra draft pick than match an offer which would put them over the NFL salary cap, his absence would leave yet another void at an already thin position.
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April 10, 2013
What are the Patriots up to?
The Steelers will receive the 91st overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft if they elect not to match a one-year offer from the New England Patriots for the services of wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. But why only a one year deal? Perhaps it's because the
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April 10, 2013
Report: Sanders signs with Patriots
The Steelers have five days to match, but amount of contract isn't expected to "scare" the Steelers.
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March 16, 2013
Lloyd released, Sanders to replace?
Patriots release of Brandon Lloyd makes their need for another receiver all the more urgent.
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March 15, 2013
Sanders has an offer from Patriots
Multiple sources have indicated that Steelers restricted free agent wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has received an offer from the New England Patriots.
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March 15, 2013
Would Steelers match a Patriots offer to Sanders?
If the Patriots are willing to part with a 3rd round pick, Pittsburgh's tenuous cap situation could make it difficult to match.
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March 15, 2013
Patriots Have Traveled this Road Before
The Patriots have looked to RFA's before when they found themselves in need of a wide receiver.
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March 15, 2013
Sanders meeting with Patriots
Sanders was given an original round tender in restricted free agency. The Patriots lost WR Wes Welker already, and are thin at the position.