Dolphins working on a trade for offensive tackle Branden Albert

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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 Mr. Laz

not really, it's sounding like 3 out the top 5 picks are going to be OT's

Miami might not have time to wait

3 of the top 5 picks can't all come off the board by the time the first pick is made.

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by Dante84

Right but the X factor is that Detroit and Arizona are in the market, too.

Someone is going to get left out.

Don't forget the Chargers too

[Dante84]

Originally Posted by patteeu

Yes, someone is going to get left out no matter when or if a trade happens. I'm not sure that changes anything I said.

I guess I was adding to that. Miami would have more leverage if they were the only buyer.

[philfree]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

not really, it's sounding like 3 out of the top 5 picks are going to be OT's

Miami might not have time to wait

It's been said that they could go 1,2,3.

[ct]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

i'm pretty sure that i'm correct in this

teams can only have 1 franchise tag player
That player is on a 'franchise tag' contract until they sign a long term deal

so i assume that if a player is traded while on 1-year franchise tag deal they still are considered a 'tagged' player with their new team.

Since Miami has one already the MUST sign Albert to a new deal before finalizing the trade.

Been plenty wrong before and will be again, so chalk another one up for doofus!

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by Dante84

I guess I was adding to that. Miami would have more leverage if they were the only buyer.

True.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by ct

Been plenty wrong before and will be again, so chalk another one up for doofus!

nah man ... all this tag and cap stuff is confusing as hell and the new CBA made a bunch of changes.

it's all good.

[Hammock Parties]

If Detroit, Arizona and Miami all want Joeckel...and Dorsey is who we thought he was...the Chiefs are going to clean up.

[ChiefsCountry]

If they follow the trade chart, the Dolphins could get #3 with the #12 and their two seconds. Little short for #1, but I would take that deal in a heart beat.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

If Detroit, Arizona and Miami all want Joeckel...and Dorsey is who we thought he was...the Chiefs are going to clean up.

After the way Dorsey got bent over in the Alex Smith trade, how can anyone have high expectations for Dorsey and trades?

[philfree]

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

If they follow the trade chart, the Dolphins could get #3 with the #12 and their two seconds. Little short for #1, but I would take that deal in a heart beat.

We need to recover a pick for next year so they can give us next years 2nd or 3rd too.

[Mr. Laz]

Report: Dolphins, Chiefs resume dialogue about Branden Albert

Posted by Josh Alper on April 24, 2013, 10:42 AM EDT

AP
Earlier this week, word out of Kansas City and Miami was that the Chiefs and Dolphins were not communicating about a possible trade involving Chiefs tackle Branden Albert.

That picture appears to have changed. According to Ed Werder of ESPN during an appearance on SportsCenter, the two sides have “resumed dialogue” about a trade that would likely involve one of the two second-round picks that the Dolphins currently have in their possession. Whether that pick is the 42nd or 54th overall is one of the obstacles the teams would need to navigate to get a deal done by Friday night.

There’s also the matter of Albert’s contract. He’s signed his franchise tender for the 2013 season, which guarantees him $9.828 million unless he signs a long-term deal. Getting such a deal done would seem to be necessary for the Dolphins to pull the trigger, although it is unclear if they are willing to meet Albert’s reported demands. Per Werder, Albert wants a deal worth $36 million over four years.

Albert also had back issues that cost him three games in 2012 which likely makes a physical a necessary step before a deal can be consummated. And there’s also the matter of the Chiefs not yet revealing their plans for the top pick, something that could impact the deal if, as expected, the Chiefs take either Luke Joeckel or Eric Fisher with the top pick. Adding a left tackle with the top pick would make it a bit harder for the Chiefs to press the Dolphins for the higher of the two second-round picks although it would also eliminate an option for Miami if General Manager Jeff Ireland is considering trading up for Joeckel, Fisher or Lane Johnson.

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YAY! We're back to drafting Joeckel.
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[Saul Good]

Originally Posted by philfree

We need to recover a pick for next year so they can give us next years 2nd or 3rd too.

I don't think this is the time to start making demands. If we get a reasonable offer, we should take it. Dorsey should be like a cheesy car salesman and announce that he's not coming down from the roof until he makes a deal. He can give away hotdogs, hire a balloon artist, and put one of those inflatable arm waving things out in front of Arrowhead.

[Saul Good]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Report: Dolphins, Chiefs resume dialogue about Branden Albert

Posted by Josh Alper on April 24, 2013, 10:42 AM EDT

AP
Earlier this week, word out of Kansas City and Miami was that the Chiefs and Dolphins were not communicating about a possible trade involving Chiefs tackle Branden Albert.

That picture appears to have changed. According to Ed Werder of ESPN during an appearance on SportsCenter, the two sides have “resumed dialogue” about a trade that would likely involve one of the two second-round picks that the Dolphins currently have in their possession. Whether that pick is the 42nd or 54th overall is one of the obstacles the teams would need to navigate to get a deal done by Friday night.

There’s also the matter of Albert’s contract. He’s signed his franchise tender for the 2013 season, which guarantees him $9.828 million unless he signs a long-term deal. Getting such a deal done would seem to be necessary for the Dolphins to pull the trigger, although it is unclear if they are willing to meet Albert’s reported demands. Per Werder, Albert wants a deal worth $36 million over four years.

Albert also had back issues that cost him three games in 2012 which likely makes a physical a necessary step before a deal can be consummated. And there’s also the matter of the Chiefs not yet revealing their plans for the top pick, something that could impact the deal if, as expected, the Chiefs take either Luke Joeckel or Eric Fisher with the top pick. Adding a left tackle with the top pick would make it a bit harder for the Chiefs to press the Dolphins for the higher of the two second-round picks although it would also eliminate an option for Miami if General Manager Jeff Ireland is considering trading up for Joeckel, Fisher or Lane Johnson.

Sounds like Miami doesn't think a top tackle will still be on the board when they pick, so they need Albert. They will likely give us their higher second round pick if this is the case.