Chiefs Dolphins working on a trade for offensive tackle Branden Albert - Page 102

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.

penbrook · 04-20-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

If the Chiefs are getting low-balled then they should just keep Albert on the franchise tag for a year and play the rookie at RT.

Stephenson isn't a rookie anymore.

big nasty kcnut · 04-20-2013, 04:26 PM

i want miami first round pick or no deal.

Mr. Laz · 04-20-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by penbook

Stephenson isn't a rookie anymore.

might as well get a grip

IF ... they are really trying to trade Albert then they are drafting an OT at 1.1.

They aren't going to trade Albert and go into the season with huge holes at both offensive tackle positions.

Especially when they need to validate trading for a QB

so suck it up and get over it

penbrook · 04-20-2013, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

might as well get a grip

IF ... they are really trying to trade Albert then they are drafting an OT at 1.1.

They aren't going to trade Albert and go into the season with huge holes at both offensive tackle positions.

Especially when they need to validate trading for a QB

so suck it up and get over it

No I'm saying start Stephenson at RT

Direckshun · 04-20-2013, 04:35 PM

I'd really like the pick to be the 2a.

If it's the 2b, I hope we get a mid-rounder or a late-rounder we could package if we wanted.

Mr. Laz · 04-20-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by penbook

No I'm saying start Stephenson at RT

and i'm talking about the rookie OT they are going to draft to replace Albert

If they trade Albert then we don't have a clear starter at either OT position.

They are only going to do that if they plan on drafting a Left Tackle at 1.1 who they think can be plugged in on Day 1. Imo.

Mother****erJones · 04-20-2013, 04:44 PM

Curious question, so if we take our OT 1.1, and get 2a from Miami, would you be mad if we packaged 2a, 4 and a pick next year to move up for Tavon Austin?

Direckshun · 04-20-2013, 04:45 PM

I would, yes. I'd rather us take the 4 and the pick next year to move into the 3rd.

However, I'm willing to bet we just land the 2b. Because we are the Chiefs.

penbrook · 04-20-2013, 05:05 PM

Per PFCentral.

@autodrummer3 *Chiefs adamant on second round pick. Big issue is getting Albert to agree to a long term deal with MIA. Negotiations ongoing

**The Bad Guy** · 04-20-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by penbook

In your opinion what do you think we're getting back?

It's not my opinion, it's what I was told that it was a 2nd rounder that was agreed on.

I have emailed to ask if its the higher one and haven't heard back.

penbrook · 04-20-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

It's not my opinion, it's what I was told that it was a 2nd rounder that was agreed on.

I have emailed to ask if its the higher one and haven't heard back.

Ok Thanks.

KC kid · 04-20-2013, 05:20 PM

I have really soured to Albert and his whiney bitch act. You will play whatever position is best for the team.

I still remember him tweeting about how he got screwed out of the probowl like 3 years ago. I remember just laughing thinking how delusional he is

chiefzilla1501 · 04-20-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

When you look at this situation, and compare it to the Allen trade, and the Marshall trade, you really get an understanding of just how much the value of the LT position has decreased in just the last 10 years.

Which leads to the intriguing question. Is it better to pay a LT $10M+ per year? Or to over-draft a LT at 1.1.

Of course, it's possible we do neither.

Chiefnj2 · 04-20-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Which leads to the intriguing question. Is it better to pay a LT $10M+ per year? Or to over-draft a LT at 1.1.

Of course, it's possible we do neither.

Except in this case it wouldn't be an over-draft.

chiefzilla1501 · 04-20-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Except in this case it wouldn't be an over-draft.

I think drafting a LT at 1.1 is a reach. But I'm not as devastated by that as some might be.

04-17-2013, 05:39 PM
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3686009	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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KC kid Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $10004940	I have really soured to Albert and his whiney bitch act. You will play whatever position is best for the team. I still remember him tweeting about how he got screwed out of the probowl like 3 years ago. I remember just laughing thinking how delusional he is
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