Chiefs Dolphins working on a trade for offensive tackle Branden Albert - Page 205

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.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-23-2013, 02:19 PM

This we can win a Sb with him in reference to Albert is funny considering you could win a Sb with Don Stephenson too. I don't agree with taking Joeckel that high nor do I think you pay Albert.

Molitoth · 04-23-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

read that picture 5 times, and it still makes no ****ing sense.

same. WTF?

KCUnited · 04-23-2013, 02:20 PM

Albert really posted a cat pic to Instagram regarding his situation? Biggest argument against him yet.

Mother****erJones · 04-23-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Superturtle

Except the plan isn't for Albert to play LT. Hasn't been since Reid got on board.

No I know. I'm not Andy, I don't know what he looks for in tackles except I've heard big OTs. I understand why Albert is upset but if they wanted you at guard play guard as long as you're under contract. Don't sign the tag then, you lose all leverage.

Hammock Parties · 04-23-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

you could win a Sb with Don Stephenson too..

No you couldn't.

The guy gave up 5 sacks in only 179 pass blocking snaps last year.

It's like saying you could win a Super Bowl with Jordan Black.

Mother****erJones · 04-23-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

Albert really posted a cat pic to Instagram regarding his situation? Biggest argument against him yet.

What does that mean?

**The Bad Guy** · 04-23-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

Based on the games he started, he would have allowed 15 sacks over the course of a whole season.

Why are people so ****ing clueless about the giant, grand-canyon chasm between the level of play of Branden Albert and a dogshit piece of poo like Stephenson?

****!

Yay more stats.

The Giants won a Sb with David Diehl and the Saints with a raw Jamon Bushrod. Stop acting like paying a tackle = immense success.

patteeu · 04-23-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckweath

Look, what good did drafting Jake Long and Joe Thomas bring to Miami and Cleveland? And then look at every team that has won the SB in the last ten years. Most of them had solid LT (like Albert) but they clearly didn't need an elite LT.

No one needs an elite anything to win a Super Bowl. They just need a team that's put together well and that plays together well.

The Ravens just won with Joe Flacco.

Hammock Parties · 04-23-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Yay more stats.

The Giants won a Sb with David Diehl and the Saints with a raw Jamon Bushrod. Stop acting like paying a tackle = immense success.

In case you hadn't noticed, this team isn't in a position to just dump OL talent. Especially with a QB who is sacked more often than any other QB in the NFL.

Getting rid of our best offensive lineman is a good reason...why?

Molitoth · 04-23-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Superturtle

Except the plan isn't for Albert to play LT. Hasn't been since Reid got on board.

Nope. As soon as Alex Smith was over paid for, this regime knew it could go get Luke ****ing Joeckel.

I hate this team. It's going to be a great year to laugh at them every sunday.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-23-2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

No you couldn't.

The guy gave up 5 sacks in only 179 pass blocking snaps last year.

It's like saying you could win a Super Bowl with Jordan Black.

If you can win a Sb with David Diehl you could win one with Donald Stephenson. God forbid a 2nd year player actually improve.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-23-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

In case you hadn't noticed, this team isn't in a position to just dump OL talent. Especially with a QB who is sacked more often than any other QB in the NFL.

Getting rid of our best offensive lineman is a good reason...why?

Just to piss you off.

Hammock Parties · 04-23-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

If you can win a Sb with David Diehl you could win one with Donald Stephenson. God forbid a 2nd year player actually improve.

We can't afford to have a leaky OL with Alex Smith as our QB.

The Giants could with Eli.

You know this.

Stop being obtuse.

Molitoth · 04-23-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

We can't afford to have a leaky OL with Alex Smith as our QB.

The Giants could with Eli.

You know this.

Stop being obtuse.

Just roll with it Clay, it's going to be a great year for gif'd up!

**ptlyon** · 04-23-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

Stop being obtuse.

WHAT DID YOU CALL ME???

04-17-2013, 05:39 PM
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3446009	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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