Jason Cole expects Chiefs to trade Albert for pick in '14

[Mother****erJones]

Branden Albert - T - Chiefs
Yahoo Sports' Jason Cole expects the Chiefs to end up trading Branden Albert for a second-round pick in 2014.
Cole mentions the Lions, Chargers, and Cardinals as teams that remain left tackle-needy after the draft and might be interested in Albert. The Lions would make a lot of sense because internally they have major questions about Riley Reiff's viability at tackle and prefer him at guard. The Dolphins could also jump back into the bidding. Although the Albert-to-Miami draft-week trade fell through, the sides had agreed to parameters of a long-term contract.
Related: Lions, Dolphins, Chargers, Cardinals

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by HMc

Why do people think Albert's trade value is going to rise rather than fall?

There were a several LTs available in the draft and there were an unusual amount of LT/OT in FA this year as well.
Brandon Albert is being undervalued because a flooded market with OL and a bullshit injury question.
There will not be that many quality tackles available this next offseason. If BA has a good year with no health issues then that issue will be resolved. With those two things being out of the problem. His value should be higher than it was this offseason.

[TEX]

At this point, I'd keep BA and play him where I wanted him to play. If he doesn't like it - tough. Then trade him after the season.

[ILChief]

Originally Posted by TEX

At this point, I'd keep BA and play him where I wanted him to play. If he doesn't like it - tough.

Or that, I really don't want him at LT this year. If its RT or G then fine

[TEX]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

There were a several LTs available in the draft and there were an unusual amount of LT/OT in FA this year as well.
Brandon Albert is being undervalued because a flooded market with OL and a bullshit injury question.
There will not be that many quality tackles available this next offseason. If BA has a good year with no health issues then that issue will be resolved. With those two things being out of the problem. His value should be higher than it was this offseason.

That's exactly how I see it.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

The Chiefs aren't taking a QB next year unless they are drafting top 5. If they draft at 10-16 and a QB falls the fans will want the Chiefs to pass on him because they don't have a second and he won't be ready to plug and play. If they draft in the latter half they'll say that Smith greatly improved the team and deserves to be the guy going forward.

It will be the same song and dance it always was.

I just don't think that's Andy Reids mo.

[WV]

This should be the Chiefs draft or franchise theme song.

[GoChargers]

I don't see the Chargers doing this deal. IIRC, our front office will actually have cap space next year and could just sign an LT.

[Mother****erJones]

Omar Kelly ‏@OmarKelly 29m
Folks.....Branden Albert trade to Miami is DEAD....Unless Albert comes down on his asking price stick a fork in him landing with the Phins

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

The Chiefs aren't taking a QB next year unless they are drafting top 5. If they draft at 10-16 and a QB falls the fans will want the Chiefs to pass on him because they don't have a second and he won't be ready to plug and play. If they draft in the latter half they'll say that Smith greatly improved the team and deserves to be the guy going forward.

It will be the same song and dance it always was.

We will have our 2cd next year. We won't have our 3rd.

[acesn8s]

Originally Posted by -King-

Wtf are you talking about?

Essentially a 3 team trade..

Chiefs=Smith
Fins=Albert
49ers=2 2nd round picks

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

The Chiefs aren't taking a QB next year unless they are drafting top 5. If they draft at 10-16 and a QB falls the fans will want the Chiefs to pass on him because they don't have a second and he won't be ready to plug and play. If they draft in the latter half they'll say that Smith greatly improved the team and deserves to be the guy going forward.

It will be the same song and dance it always was.

. The Chiefs aren't drafting a QB in the first in the foreseeable future. No ****ing chance. Even if they're top 5, there will be a WR (or something) that better "warrants" the selection.

You know this, and I know this. Some, however, will perform mental gymnastics to try to argue otherwise.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

. The Chiefs aren't drafting a QB in the first in the foreseeable future. No ****ing chance. Even if they're top 5, there will be a WR (or something) that better "warrants" the selection.

You know this, and I know this. Some, however, will perform mental gymnastics to try to argue otherwise.

Wasn't the right year.

Geez. Just terrible luck the Chiefs are having. All these opportunities to draft Ryan, Flacco, Freeman, Dalton, Kaepernick, Tannehill, Wilson, Geno, and Barkley, but they're never at JUUUUST the right pick in the right round in the right year.

It's a real wonder how other teams manage to have these brilliant QBs fall into their laps. Because as everybody knows that if the moment is not absolutely 100% perfect to draft a QB, then it will set your franchise back for a full decade.

[Mav]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

. The Chiefs aren't drafting a QB in the first in the foreseeable future. No ****ing chance. Even if they're top 5, there will be a WR (or something) that better "warrants" the selection.

You know this, and I know this. Some, however, will perform mental gymnastics to try to argue otherwise.

I disagree with that. If you guys end up with a top 5 next year. You for sure will draft a qb, and Alex Smith will be gone. Too many options next season, (at the moment) stuff changes i know, but you can count on Bridgewater, Boyd, Renner, Aaron Murray, Heisman, Logan Thomas, all being considered top 3 round qbs at the moment.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

. The Chiefs aren't drafting a QB in the first in the foreseeable future. No ****ing chance. Even if they're top 5, there will be a WR (or something) that better "warrants" the selection.

You know this, and I know this. Some, however, will perform mental gymnastics to try to argue otherwise.

Care to make a wager on that?

Foreseeable future = next 4 drafts?

[WhiteWhale]

Christ, we'll get a comp pick for him if he walks and it would probably be a late 3rd rounder.

If we can't get a high second or better, then he's more valuable on the field for one more season.