Chiefs Dolphins working on a trade for offensive tackle Branden Albert - Page 313

ShowtimeSBMVP · 04:51 PM

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.

caligula · 04-25-2013, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Marty Mac Ver 2.0

My opinion based on direct/indirect information:

Dorsey is a ****in master. He's giving Miami an option in BA that is great...best LT in the league. Has a back issue...Chiefs med team clears him. Signs Franchise tender. Chiefs open up trade market. Find a team willing to dance that needs a LT....

Dorsey: "Oh hey Ireland, you need a LT? We can send you BA for both #2's"

Ireland: "Hmmm, really? I like BA. How about our 2nd, 2nd round pick?"

Dorsey: "FOAD."

2 weeks later....

Ireland: "Ok...first 2nd round pick for BA."

Dorsey: "Ok, go have BA fly in, wine-him, dine-him, 69-him...work out an agreement....oh wait, the draft has 2 stud LTs available at #1.? Are you more interested in them? Jeff Ireland, would you like the guy that knows your system, has a fresh body and will be very affordable for 4-5 years? Oh, you do? Well that will cost you this much.

Jeff Ireland panics....

Dolphins get #1 pick, Chiefs stockpile picks.
Chiefs sign BA to a cap friendly deal and thank him for "going along" with the plan.

#catfish

i would give dorsey a hj if he pulled off that jedi trick...

with both hands

AussieChiefsFan · 04-25-2013, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marty Mac Ver 2.0

My opinion based on direct/indirect information:

Dorsey is a ****in master. He's giving Miami an option in BA that is great...best LT in the league. Has a back issue...Chiefs med team clears him. Signs Franchise tender. Chiefs open up trade market. Find a team willing to dance that needs a LT....

Dorsey: "Oh hey Ireland, you need a LT? We can send you BA for both #2's"

Ireland: "Hmmm, really? I like BA. How about our 2nd, 2nd round pick?"

Dorsey: "FOAD."

2 weeks later....

Ireland: "Ok...first 2nd round pick for BA."

Dorsey: "Ok, go have BA fly in, wine-him, dine-him, 69-him...work out an agreement....oh wait, the draft has 2 stud LTs available at #1.? Are you more interested in them? Jeff Ireland, would you like the guy that knows your system, has a fresh body and will be very affordable for 4-5 years? Oh, you do? Well that will cost you this much.

Jeff Ireland panics....

Dolphins get #1 pick, Chiefs stockpile picks.
Chiefs sign BA to a cap friendly deal and thank him for "going along" with the plan.

#catfish

oh yes.

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Mother****erJones · 04-25-2013, 04:01 AM

Damnit. I go to sleep and juicey information comes out.

Maybe I'll go to sleep right before the draft so Dorsey can **** the dolphins in the ass.

Mother****erJones · 04-25-2013, 04:02 AM

Branden Albert - T - Chiefs
The Miami Herald's Armando Salguero gets the "sense" the Dolphins will acquire Branden Albert from the Chiefs by the weekend.
As do we. Salguero confirmed Wednesday evening the Dolphins are willing to pay Albert "elite left tackle money," which means the only obstacle left is draft-pick compensation for Kansas City. Fins GM Jeff Ireland is in all-out win-now mode because he's entering a contract year and may have received an ultimatum from owner Stephen Ross that Miami makes the playoffs, or else Ireland is out.
Related: Dolphins
Source: Armando Salguero on Twitter Apr 25 - 12:53 AM

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ILChief · 04-25-2013, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Miami would trade it's 1st and 1 of the 2's for the #1 pick right?

That is not enough

**Rausch** · 04-25-2013, 04:29 AM

So...no trade yet?

ChiliConCarnage · 04-25-2013, 04:55 AM

Today I woke up and for the first time in months believed I wasn't sure what the Chiefs were going to do.

We don't know what the Chiefs board looks like so perhaps they have Floyd no. 1 and Joekel no. 2. They could be virtually even to the point the Chiefs dangle Albert and see if they can get their two 2's back. If so, draft Joekel and be happy we have our 2's back. If not, no biggie. Take Floyd and then show Albert the money. They've simply played out every possibility so far and it's cost them nothing to try.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-25-2013, 05:10 AM

Hate to contradict Marty, but I asked if the Chiefs are talking to Miami about moving up to 1 and I was told absolutely not.

ChiefMojo · 04-25-2013, 05:11 AM

I admit didn't figure #1 was in play. Just to much for a team to give up to move there. On the other hand trading BA for a second rounder is another story... just which second rounder that may be?

Sassy Squatch · 04-25-2013, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Hate to contradict Marty, but I asked if the Chiefs are talking to Miami about moving up to 1 and I was told absolutely not.

Is anyone?

**ChiefGator** · 04-25-2013, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by -King-

That's not even that bad. When we signed Bowe, we made him the 3rd highest paid WR (now he's 4th since Mike Wallace signed his deal).

Exactly. That's really not bad. It's still almost 9mil a year, but he'll be 10th best paid tackle in just a year or twos times, the way salaries keep floating up.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-25-2013, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Superturtle

Is anyone?

I believe so.

ILChief · 04-25-2013, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I believe so.

If they move down, I hope it's not too far unless they get a ransom

ChiefRocka · 04-25-2013, 05:51 AM

Why the **** would Miami let Jake Long walk and sign Albert for close to the same deal unless BA is taking substantially less in guaranteed monies?

Sassy Squatch · 04-25-2013, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Why the **** would Miami let Jake Long walk and sign Albert for close to the same deal unless BA is taking substantially less in guaranteed monies?

Panic move I guess. W/E going to be so apathetic about the Chiefs if we don't trade down and take an OT #1

04-17-2013, 05:39 PM
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3396009	Branden Albert trade won’t happen unless he lowers his price Branden Albert trade won’t happen unless he lowers his price Posted by Michael David Smith on April 21, 2013, 6:46 PM EDT Branden Albert AP 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. Last edited by ShowtimeSBMVP; 04-21-2013 at 04:51 PM..
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ChiliConCarnage TACO SALAD Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: yes Casino cash: $1308468	Today I woke up and for the first time in months believed I wasn't sure what the Chiefs were going to do. We don't know what the Chiefs board looks like so perhaps they have Floyd no. 1 and Joekel no. 2. They could be virtually even to the point the Chiefs dangle Albert and see if they can get their two 2's back. If so, draft Joekel and be happy we have our 2's back. If not, no biggie. Take Floyd and then show Albert the money. They've simply played out every possibility so far and it's cost them nothing to try.
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ChiefMojo Happy, Happy, Happy!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Casino cash: $10004935	I admit didn't figure #1 was in play. Just to much for a team to give up to move there. On the other hand trading BA for a second rounder is another story... just which second rounder that may be?
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ChiefRocka Veteran Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DE Casino cash: $9775019	Why the **** would Miami let Jake Long walk and sign Albert for close to the same deal unless BA is taking substantially less in guaranteed monies?
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