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Why Branden Albert should negotiate with the Chiefs.
1. He is currently employed by the Chiefs.
2. The Chiefs have committed to paying him $9MM next year.
3. His value may never be higher. It's in his best interest to get a long-term deal now, not a year from know. His value nose dives if he has more back problems or gets hurt.
Why the Chiefs need to deal openly with Albert.
1. Albert is a current employee.
2. They have a lot of money ($9MM) invested in him.
3. With Fisher now a Chief, Albert's leverage is minimal.
4. Offer him a long-term deal as a LG or RT.
5. If he balks ask him what he finds more offensive. The fact that the Dolphins would only offer the 54th pick in the draft for him, or that his current team is willing to invest $45 million over a number of years but asks that he plays a new position, which could actually prolong his career.
The Chiefs actually present Albert's best deal as far as his career in the NFL goes.
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