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.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Cassel, Kolb, schaub

Really wanna go with those names?

[penbrook]

If this is true Dorsey is so ****ing stupid.

[BossChief]

The Dolphins wouldn't pay Long, but will turn around and pay Albert after trading a second rounder for him?

Something doesn't add up here.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Is it possible they have been adamant about trying to get a second back with the intent of drafting a quarterback with the pick or moving up from the pick to take one?

Even better idea.



Last I checked, holding the first overall pick means you can pick anyone you want.

Instead, let's try to acquire a R2 pick, and then use that pick on the 5th-8th best QB in the draft.

Jesus Christ, if that's the plan....

[ILChief]

Originally Posted by Bewbies

Sure, but if you're taking the LT with your highest pick, and QB with something else, you're not doing it right.

So if they don't like geno but like someone like Wilson, they should take Wilson at 1 just cuz that's how you do it?

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by BossChief

The Dolphins wouldn't pay Long, but will turn around and pay Albert after trading a second rounder for him?

Something doesn't add up here.

They are as poorly run as we are?

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Originally Posted by O.city

Really wanna go with those names?

It's the going rate bud. I don't care about the names.

[notorious]

Pioli has drained my "Give a ****" tank.


At this point I am just going to shrug my shoulders and say,"They better win".

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by Messier

Meanwhile, Sam Bradford is winning super bowls for the Rams.

No but hes giving them a chance to win in every single game. Dont worry guys we got our own #1 overall qb in Alex Smith.

[O.city]

Obviously they think one of the LT's, whichever one they pick, is better than Albert. So, if they are thinking that, I'm going to think that and hold him to that.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Cassel, Kolb, schaub

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by BossChief

The Dolphins wouldn't pay Long, but will turn around and pay Albert after trading a second rounder for him?

Something doesn't add up here.

True.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

It's the going rate bud. I don't care about the names.

So that makes it a good deal? Ok.

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by -King-

Since when?

See Matt Schaub and Matt Cassel.

Edit: Kevin Kolb too.

[penbrook]

I pray that its Fisher.