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.

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[O.city]

Originally Posted by SNR

I hope to God that John Dorsey doesn't think like you.

I have a feeling that he does, though. I don't think we're going to get compensated fairly for Albert at all.

I hope not too. A dentist for a Gm probably wouldn't go over very good.


But, with Alberts contract demands and what we are wanting, I can see why the Dolphins seem to be the only team in on him.

[Chief_For_Life58]

were trading albert on draft day and taking jockstrap....ive come to grips with it the past week

[Chief_For_Life58]

stuck in 8&8 hell forever

[Chief_For_Life58]

cus our franchise is one of the worst ever

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by O.city

The front office thinks Joeckel/ Fisher will be a better cheaper younger option. Since I'm true fanning it up this offseason, I'll roll with it.

Just cheaper

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58

were trading albert on draft day and taking jockstrap....ive come to grips with it the past week

On NFL Network they should the Chiefs war room and Dorsey Reid and company were watching TV with a Oregon logo on it.

Dion Jordan.

[O.city]

Mike Jurecki ‏@mikejurecki 25s
Re Brandon Albert, it was discussed but asking price is to steep for Arizona. RT @Johnlevy305: let the cards have him, not wanted in Miami.

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by O.city

They obviously have no intention of playing Albert at LT. They're obviously getting a 2nd out of the deal, just which one is the question.

Even if they got a 3rd, it's better than nothing, which was a possibility.

Jeez though

They're only going to get nothing in the end if they go out and make it rain on dem FA hoes again next year, which I doubt will happen. It'll take some time, but they'll likely get a 3rd round comp from him.

In the mean time, they could very well keep and start Albert at LT for now to avoid a rookie protecting tinyhands blindside.

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by O.city

Mike Jurecki ‏@mikejurecki 25s
Re Brandon Albert, it was discussed but asking price is to steep for Arizona. RT @Johnlevy305: let the cards have him, not wanted in Miami.

Albert isnt gonna go anywhere.

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Pete Prisco ‏@PriscoCBS 37s

Could KC surprise everybody and take a pass rusher? Heard some of that today

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Pete Prisco ‏@PriscoCBS 37s

Could KC surprise everybody and take a pass rusher? Heard some of that today

Good.

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Pete Prisco ‏@PriscoCBS 37s

Could KC surprise everybody and take a pass rusher? Heard some of that today

Its Dion Jordan im telling you.

Defense will be elite.

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by Ponderception

Eh.

Sorter, I'd say that the 49ers defense had some weak points in it.

I think Dashon Goldson was one of them and I think that's why Harbaugh is letting him leave.

[Chief_For_Life58]

Originally Posted by penbook

Albert isnt gonna go anywhere.

oh perfect so will play him for a year at left tackle and jockstrap at right and then let albert walk next year and move jock to left?!?!? awesome!!!!