Dolphins working on a trade for offensive tackle Branden Albert

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Branden Albert trade won’t happen unless he lowers his price
Posted by Michael David Smith on April 21, 2013, 6:46 PM EDT
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The much-discussed potential trade of Branden Albert from the Chiefs to the Dolphins doesn’t appear likely at the price Albert is currently seeking.

Although the Chiefs and Dolphins can probably agree on compensation — the Dolphins sending a second-round pick to Kansas City — the hangup is that Albert wants the kind of money that the Dolphins aren’t willing to spend. Specifically, according to Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports, Albert wants between $8 million and $9 million a year on a long-term deal.

In other words, Albert is looking for the same kind of contract that left tackle Jake Long got from the Rams — the very contract the Dolphins wouldn’t give Long, which is why he left Miami for St. Louis.

If the Dolphins weren’t willing to pay Long that kind of money, it’s hard to see why they’d be willing to give up a second-round draft pick for the privilege of paying Albert that kind of money. So the Dolphins may need to look elsewhere for a left tackle. And Albert may have to settle for playing this season for the Chiefs, making $9.8 million, and hitting free agency next year.

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by ChiefaRoo

Dude isn't Willie Roaf but he's a fine football player. If they can come to terms on a long term deal then it's good for KC and Albert. Negotiation baby. Name of the game.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

Did you mean no trade offers on the table for Albert, or no contract offers for Albert?

Actually both right now, but the Chiefs do not have a standing offer on the table for Albert at this time.

[tooge]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Just out of curiosity, why does everything think Jonathan Martin is some stiff?

Martin was a very nice prospect out of Stanford. He has the skills for the position, he was often considered a first round talent last year (hell, a mock or two had him going to us). The Dolphins invested a high 2nd in him clearly assuming that he would be able to play LT in the event they lost Long.

Why is everyone just acting like the Dolphins don't have shit at LT? They have a young kid with a lot of potential. He was competent enough late last year at LT and has almost a full year under his belt now due to his snaps at RT.

The Chiefs haven't had leverage throughout this thing. They still don't. The ball has been in Ireland's court the whole time and you folks seem to think the Chiefs can just demand what they want for Albert.

Probably because he played at Stanford, so there is a pretty good chance he's gay

Dorsey already tried that once, overplayed his hand and lost out on some damn nice talent at the end of the 2nd because of it.

The Phins will survive with Martin at LT.

probably because he played at Stanford, so there's a pretty good chance he's gay

[Chiefnj2]

Before the draft: "KC has Miami bent over a barrel. They have no LT. Dorsey is going get exactly what he wants out of Miami. We will get their early 2nd and maybe another pick. Suck it Ireland, you are caving."

Miami moves up in the draft: "What? Are they going to take a tackle? Oh man, they took Dion Jordan. Now they have to make a deal for Albert. Good job Dorsey. Way to wait them out. Oh wait, Miami gave up the 2(a) pick? That's okay the 2(b) pick is just as good."

End of Day 1. "This is great. There will be a bidding war for Albert tonight and tomorrow. Lots of teams desperate for a LOT. KC will get its choice of picks."

End of Day 2. "That was strange. But it's okay, KC will have a solid line this year with great bookend tackles."

End of Draft. "This is great. KC will pick up an early 2nd in next years draft for Albert ..."

[Lex Luthor]

Originally Posted by bowener

Great line for running...

remembers Andy Reid won't run...

That's funny. Brian Westbrook and LeSean McCoy didn't seem to have any problem getting enough carries.

[InChiefsHeaven]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Before the draft: "KC has Miami bent over a barrel. They have no LT. Dorsey is going get exactly what he wants out of Miami. We will get their early 2nd and maybe another pick. Suck it Ireland, you are caving."

Miami moves up in the draft: "What? Are they going to take a tackle? Oh man, they took Dion Jordan. Now they have to make a deal for Albert. Good job Dorsey. Way to wait them out. Oh wait, Miami gave up the 2(a) pick? That's okay the 2(b) pick is just as good."

End of Day 1. "This is great. There will be a bidding war for Albert tonight and tomorrow. Lots of teams desperate for a LOT. KC will get its choice of picks."

End of Day 2. "That was strange. But it's okay, KC will have a solid line this year with great bookend tackles."

End of Draft. "This is great. KC will pick up an early 2nd in next years draft for Albert ..."

Geneous...

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Before the draft: "KC has Miami bent over a barrel. They have no LT. Dorsey is going get exactly what he wants out of Miami. We will get their early 2nd and maybe another pick. Suck it Ireland, you are caving."

Miami moves up in the draft: "What? Are they going to take a tackle? Oh man, they took Dion Jordan. Now they have to make a deal for Albert. Good job Dorsey. Way to wait them out. Oh wait, Miami gave up the 2(a) pick? That's okay the 2(b) pick is just as good."

End of Day 1. "This is great. There will be a bidding war for Albert tonight and tomorrow. Lots of teams desperate for a LOT. KC will get its choice of picks."

End of Day 2. "That was strange. But it's okay, KC will have a solid line this year with great bookend tackles."

End of Draft. "This is great. KC will pick up an early 2nd in next years draft for Albert ..."

So where does Albert's contract demands fit into all of this? I heard today he already turned down a contract with $23MM guaranteed because he wants $30MM.

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by patteeu

According to spotrac.com, the top 5 NFL guard "average salaries" are:

Carl Nicks (Bucs) $9,500,000
Logan Mankins (Pats) $8,500,000
Jahri Evans (Saints) $8,100,000
Andy Levitre (Titans) $7,800,000
Davin Joseph (Bucs) $7,500,000

17 million on just their guards. Damn

[Carlota69]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

So where does Albert's contract demands fit into all of this? I heard today he already turned down a contract with $23MM guaranteed because he wants $30MM.

Exactly. No one for a minute considers Alberts' demands, coupled with his possible back issue, might be the problem. They just want to bitch about the new FO and believe whatever the media says.

[The Bad Guy]

Chiefs have zero leverage. This whole situation being played out in the media crushed them.

If McKinnie signs with Miami, then I retract what I said prior. Albert will be here for the 13 season and I envision him playing LG whether he likes it or not.

[BossChief]

TBG, when they made him a long term offer to play guard, do you remember how much it was for?

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

I hope he stays just to be a locker room cancer. Cuz I'm an asshole like that.
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[Bowser]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Chiefs have zero leverage. This whole situation being played out in the media crushed them.

If McKinnie signs with Miami, then I retract what I said prior. Albert will be here for the 13 season and I envision him playing LG whether he likes it or not.

If the Chiefs do force a positional change on Albert, how likely will it be that his back mysteriously flares up agains and he ends up on IR?

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by Sweet Dick Willie

I hope he stays just to be a locker room cancer. Cuz I'm an asshole like that.
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Why even follow this team? Is your life that miserable?

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by patteeu

According to spotrac.com, the top 5 NFL guard "average salaries" are:

Carl Nicks (Bucs) $9,500,000
Logan Mankins (Pats) $8,500,000
Jahri Evans (Saints) $8,100,000
Andy Levitre (Titans) $7,800,000
Davin Joseph (Bucs) $7,500,000

By the way, spotrac.com lists Jake Long as having an $8,500,000 average salary. He's 8th among tackles.

Jason Peters (Eagles) $10,109,500
Joe Thomas (Browns) $10,062,500
Trent Williams (Redskins) $10,000,000
Ryan Clady (Broncos) $9,828,000 (franchise tag)
Brandon Albert (Chiefs) $9,828,000 (franchise tag)
Jordan Gross (Panthers) $9,400,000
D'Brickashaw Ferguson (Jets) $9,200,000
Jake Long (Rams) $8,500,000
Russell Okung (Sea)$8,083,333
Duane Brown (Texans)$8,028,571