Chiefs Is Brandon Albert proving some of the draftniks here right? - Page 11

Frankie · 09-16-2009, 02:09 PM

So far this season he has not looked very good. What do you think it is? Is he a LG and not a LT (like some draftniks here insisted)? Is he going through sophomore jinx? Is it the weight loss?

You know what? I think I'll make a poll about it.

htismaqe · 09-17-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

AGAIN,..... nobody is saying Albert is a BUST. But he may not be another Willie Roaf. That said, his play this year at LT will determine whether he will be moved to RG next year with us going for a LT in the 1st round. I do not believe he is a lost investment. Also I am actually among the group who thinks BA is just dealing with changes.

Unbelievable.

There are times where I actually wish I had never seen Roaf in a Chiefs uniform. Too many people aren't able to see it for what it was.

It's like every Bronco fan from here on out saying every QB they have isn't John Elway. NOBODY WILL EVER BE JOHN ELWAY. JFC

Furthermore, how sad is it that other franchises say this about their QB and we're saying it about a ****ing LEFT TACKLE?

**HemiEd** · 09-17-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by FAX

Mr. Frankie isn't crazy. Herm is crazy.

Is anyone here absolutely, 100 percent, bet-the-ranch convinced that Albert is our long-term solution at LT? Or, if we were to find a legitimate, highly talented, natural LT, that we wouldn't consider either trading Albert or moving him to another position depending on how flexible he would be with his contract?

So far as I know, Albert only began playing LT when he put on a Chiefs uniform. How do we know that is his best and highest use as a player? It may be ... then again, circumstances may prove otherwise. Does everybody really think that, were Pioli to find a legitimate, young, high-value, HOF-destined, LT for the right money that he would pass on the guy in order to stick with Albert? I, for one, am not so sure.

FAX

leading up to the draft, milkman was pointing out how Albert was a very good, natural left tackle. He has followed him very closely, and if you read his posts in this thread, on this page, he explains what is going on with Albert. I believe him, he has been right so far.

**HemiEd** · 09-17-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Unbelievable.

There are times where I actually wish I had never seen Roaf in a Chiefs uniform. Too many people aren't able to see it for what it was.

It's like every Bronco fan from here on out saying every QB they have isn't John Elway. NOBODY WILL EVER BE JOHN ELWAY. JFC

Furthermore, how sad is it that other franchises say this about their QB and we're saying it about a ****ing LEFT TACKLE?

Jamaal Charles is no Priest Holmes!

milkman · 09-17-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FAX

Mr. Frankie isn't crazy. Herm is crazy.

Is anyone here absolutely, 100 percent, bet-the-ranch convinced that Albert is our long-term solution at LT? Or, if we were to find a legitimate, highly talented, natural LT, that we wouldn't consider either trading Albert or moving him to another position depending on how flexible he would be with his contract?

So far as I know, Albert only began playing LT when he put on a Chiefs uniform. How do we know that is his best and highest use as a player? It may be ... then again, circumstances may prove otherwise. Does everybody really think that, were Pioli to find a legitimate, young, high-value, HOF-destined, LT for the right money that he would pass on the guy in order to stick with Albert? I, for one, am not so sure.

FAX

I'm 100% convinced Albert is the long term LT, and will be an elite LT when he gets his technique down.

That doesn't mean that Pioli won't replace him.

It would be just another move made by Pioli that I'd disagree with.

SDChiefs · 09-17-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Faithful

And your team still sucks.

This

SDChiefs · 09-17-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

SD 1-0
DEN 1-0
KC 0-1
OAK 0-1

Fluke. Not talent. Any team can get lucky and win.

SDChiefs · 09-17-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

We owned the Bengals all day. It would have been completely BS if we lost that game. They couldn't do anything against us offensively until the last 2 minutes of the game.

We beat them with an injured QB, an injured first round RB, without our starting RG, Jabar Gaffney was playing with a broken thumb, and Brandon Marshall barely practiced this offseason. As the season goes on Denver will keep getting better, Denver is a playoff team.

When did they expand the playoffs to include every team?

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-17-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

AGAIN,..... nobody is saying Albert is a BUST. But he may not be another Willie Roaf.

May not? Really?

Willie Roaf was named to the All-Decade team in the 90's. He was a 7-time Pro Bowler his first nine years.

You don't think that Albert will match that?

FAX · 09-17-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

leading up to the draft, milkman was pointing out how Albert was a very good, natural left tackle. He has followed him very closely, and if you read his posts in this thread, on this page, he explains what is going on with Albert. I believe him, he has been right so far.

Okay, there's one.

Actually, and although I hate to admit it, Mr. milkman knows what he's talking about when it comes to the great game. If he says Albert is a natural LT, so be it. I guess it's all about technique, then. If so, our o-line coach needs to get to work.

FAX

FAX · 09-17-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

I'm 100% convinced Albert is the long term LT, and will be an elite LT when he gets his technique down.

That doesn't mean that Pioli won't replace him.

It would be just another move made by Pioli that I'd disagree with.

There you are.

In my absence, I guess I haven't been following this issue as closely as I should have. I hope you're right. Locking down the LT position with a young stud is one less headache this team can do without.

I'm sure you've probably dealt with this elsewhere, but what's wrong with Albert's technique, Mr. milkman? Based on the few plays I've seen (the ones where he was beaten 1 on 1), it looks as though he's playing too high. Also, he's not putting the brakes on his opponent with his explosion off the ball. Is that what you're seeing?

FAX

milkman · 09-17-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FAX

There you are.

In my absence, I guess I haven't been following this issue as closely as I should have. I hope you're right. Locking down the LT position with a young stud is one less headache this team can do without.

I'm sure you've probably dealt with this elsewhere, but what's wrong with Albert's technique, Mr. milkman? Based on the few plays I've seen (the ones where he was beaten 1 on 1), it looks as though he's playing too high. Also, he's not putting the brakes on his opponent with his explosion off the ball. Is that what you're seeing?

FAX

I think the problem starts with the feet.

He's trying to learn the proper footwork for a LT.

Last year, he didn't get his feet wide enough, and didn't slide his feet properly, but his natural athletic ability allowed him to get away with it.

Now, however, in attempting to correct that, he is overcompensating and getting his feet too wide, getting off balance, resulting in getting to high, not getting under the pads, and lacking punch.

When he gets the footwork corrected, he should really start to grow.

Frankie · 09-17-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

May not? Really?

Sarcasm, bro. Wish we had an emoticon for sarcasm.

OctoberFart · 09-19-2009, 12:57 AM

When I watched the replay Albert was getting abused like a red headed step child. He will make a good G though.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 09-19-2009, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by AutumnWind

When I watched the replay Albert was getting abused like a red headed step child. He will make a good G though.

Damn you Autumn Fart; you will rue the day you tempted the wrath of Chiefs Planet!

Your ass will taste the business end of the Sauto Discipline Stick by the end of the 4th quarter this Sunday, mark my words!

MadMax · 09-19-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Raised On Riots

Damn you Autumn Fart; you will rue the day you tempted the wrath of Chiefs Planet!

Your ass will taste the business end of the Sauto Discipline Stick by the end of the 4th quarter this Sunday, mark my words!

Do not underestimate the power of autism....

View Poll Results: Concerns about Albert at LT.
He is an LG and will never be a great LT.	14	15.56%
You should not have your LT lose weight like that.	6	6.67%
Sophomore jinx. He'll be fine.	46	51.11%
1 & 2.	3	3.33%
1 & 3.	0	0%
2 & 3.	6	6.67%
Whatever Mr. FAX says.	15	16.67%
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OctoberFart Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Casino cash: $10006091	When I watched the replay Albert was getting abused like a red headed step child. He will make a good G though.
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