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.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

I'm going to kill myself.

I left Step 8 out on purpose. This is a family board.

[DeezNutz]

Ironically, if ***** had implemented SackofShit's draft suggestions from '10-present, that fat NE piece of shit would still be the highest-paid GM in football, and his daily activities could consist of browsing the draft forum and refreshing the girly thread.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Let's say that Albert signs the exact same deal, anticipating $34M through the next 4 years, with $12.5M guaranteed.

Why in the world should the contract be a concern for fans or cause organizations to shy away from the deal?

Injury concerns are the only legit worry, and this is true for any player.

I am guessing for the same reasons Miami and Albert are having a hard time coming to an agreement on $.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

I am guessing for the same reasons Miami and Albert are having a hard time coming to an agreement on $.

Of course organizations need to be financially prudent, but let's not act like that's an overwhelming contract.

If Albert's back is OK, the deal is an absolute no-brainer.

[Just Passin' By]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Let's say that Albert signs the exact same deal, anticipating $34M through the next 4 years, with $12.5M guaranteed.

Why in the world should the contract be a concern for fans or cause organizations to shy away from the deal?

Injury concerns are the only legit worry, and this is true for any player.

But we don't know what he's asking. We're flying blind on that end, just as we don't know if Reid wants him at all.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

But we don't know what he's asking. We're flying blind on that end, just as we don't know if Reid wants him at all.

People said the same shit about Dwayne Bowe last year.

The people saying it now about Albert are just as dumb.

[Just Passin' By]

Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

People said the same shit about Dwayne Bowe last year.

The people saying it now about Albert are just as dumb.

Sit down and shut up. The adults are talking. If you don't know the numbers and years, you don't know if the deal is a good one or not.

[Mother****erJones]

Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

People said the same shit about Dwayne Bowe last year.

The people saying it now about Albert are just as dumb.

Agreed. Didn't Ed Werder say he wants 4 yrs 38 million?

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

Um, negative.

You never, ever, ever in a million years spend 1.1 on a right tackle.

Period.

You can find a damn good right tackle in the fifth ****ing round.

He isn't a RT - he's playing it for one year.

Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

And besides, we'll be fine with Schwartz at RT.

You're actually ok with that idea?...

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

Agreed. Didn't Ed Werder say he wants 4 yrs 38 million?

If this is true than hell no. That's 9.5 a ****ing year. That's what you pay elite tackles and Albert is not elite.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by RunKC

If this is true than hell no. That's 9.5 a ****ing year. That's what you pay elite tackles and Albert is not elite.

You wouldn't care if he was paid that much and played like he did last year.

0 ****s given on your part if it came to pass.

The only time fans ever care about how much a player is paid is when that player sucks.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Rausch

You're actually ok with that idea?...

Yes. Schwartz has played well at RT before.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

But we don't know what he's asking. We're flying blind on that end, just as we don't know if Reid wants him at all.

True, but we have to assume that it's within some semblance of reason. Albert is a smart guy, and has a track record of not being an unreasonable asshole.

[Mother****erJones]

Originally Posted by RunKC

If this is true than hell no. That's 9.5 a ****ing year. That's what you pay elite tackles and Albert is not elite.

Gota see the breakdown of the contract before jumping to conclusions.

[Mother****erJones]

Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

Yes. Schwartz has played well at RT before.

He's played best at OG hasn't he?