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.

[ILChief]

Originally Posted by Cannibal

If they refuse 42, keep Albert for this year and draft Jordan.

Where would you play Jordan at?

[J Diddy]

Originally Posted by SNR

We really like this QB and think he could be really good, but we're picking too high.

Good God, what will it ****ing take to rid ourselves of this bullshit outdated mindset? How many ****ing airplane banners will it take?

Yep, Al Davis was ahead of his time when he picked Seabass.

[Bewbies]

Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

ChiefsPlanet: Where "They should take him if they think he's the answer but, if they don't think he's the answer, they shouldn't take just because he's a QB" is controversial and gets you gang jumped.

No, why are you here? You're not a Chiefs fan, none of us like you, or want to hear from you. Yet you are here.

Why don't you go share your genius with the other Pats fans?

[Mother****erJones]

Today it's Jordan, tomorrow it's Fisher then thursday it's joeckel. Who knows at this point

[Messier]

This could work out nicely.

[Bewbies]

Originally Posted by ILChief

Where would you play Jordan at?

Defense.

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by ILChief

Where would you play Jordan at?

Since were running a hybrid. On 4-3 formations shift Devito inside and move Hali to DE and put Jordan as OLB.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Dorsey said he was taking the best player and that player is an OT.I'm sure he likes Geno, but he's not the best player and that's the plan that has worked for years.

Bullshit.

[Mother****erJones]

Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

I'd ****ing lol if Dorsey just used the Cardinals and Dolphins to drive Albert's price down, then signed him long term to a cheap deal.

That would deserve some major props...and a huge show of mega GM balls.

It's possible man, that's why I'm freaking out. Gota see how it plays out.

[ILChief]

Originally Posted by penbook

Since were running a hybrid. On 4-3 formations shift Devito inside and move Hali to DE and put Jordan as OLB.

What about in 3-4 formations?

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by PGM

Bullshit.

The experts mocked us a OT because its a need not because they were BPA.

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by ILChief

What about in 3-4 formations?

I guess he doesnt play or hope Hali gets busted again.

[ILChief]

Originally Posted by penbook

The experts mocked us a OT because its a need not because they were BPA.

Most sites have Joeckel as the highest graded player in the draft

[Brianfo]

Originally Posted by Cannibal

**** Miami, give up 42, or get stuffed.

This. BA is not a bad consolation prize.

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by ILChief

Most sites have Joeckel as the highest graded player in the draft

Mayock has him #4 as BPA.