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
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.

[Anyong Bluth]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

what happens if Joeckel is the next willie Roaf at his position?

Then he better be on the lookout for Joe Horn.

[caligula]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

he "Why we don't draft QBs in the first" excuse cycle:

Step 1: Acquire another team's backup QB to be your new starter. Point to his potential and ability to be a leader and keep the team in games. Ignore his inability to WIN games.

Step 2: With a high 1st-round pick, insist there is no QB worthy of that high pick and that it is best to wait until later in the draft and get a similar QB at better value.
- 2A: After all worthwhile QBs go off the board between 1st and 2nd round picks, again point to value and draft BPA.
- 2B: Continue 2A until drafting a Ricky Stanzi/Pat Barnes in Round 5 or later

Step 3: Say you will wait until next year to draft a QB in the 1st and develop a franchise guy.

Step 4: Slog to somewhere between 7-10 wins and talk up how "competitive" your season was and how "close" the team is.

Step 5: When next year comes, watch in feigned dismay as all the "good" QBs go off the board before your pick. Sigh, sell "BPA available" and draft for that, saying "We're too close to winning something big to reach on a QB at this pick. Other needs must be addressed. We'll get a similar QB later at a better value."
- Step 5a: Again watch in dismay as no similar QBs are available by the next pick. Again draft BPA.
- Step 5B: Rinse and repeat 5A until eventually arriving at 2B.

Step 6: Talk up previously acquired backup QB, now-starter and how much talent you've added in the draft around him. Reference "weapons" and "chunks."

Step 7: Repeat Steps 5-6 for 2-3 more years, then reset at Step 1.

pretty much the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) diagnosis of shitty franchises and their shitty true fans...

[RunKC]

Why doesn't Dorsey just hold onto the Albert tomorrow and see how it plays out?

Force the Phins to panic.

Take Joeckel/Fisher at 1 and then the Jags will take the other LT at 2 and then the Phins have no choice but to give up 42.

We gain all leverage.

Doesn't work out? Then we keep Albert.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

Evan Silva ‏@evansilva 2m
Ireland caving. Like clockwork.

1.12, 2.42, 2.56, step on down to KC.

Also, goodbye Luke Jerkel.

[The Bad Guy]

I have no idea what to believe anymore, so until I see an actual trade, I'm not getting sucked into this.

[caligula]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

You seem way to smart to have just joined CP.

correct

[Mother****erJones]

Originally Posted by Ponderception

1.12, 2.42, 2.56, step on down to KC.

Also, goodbye Luke Jerkel.

That's what I said last night, Take those 3 picks and run away! Take Tayvon Austin and then an OT in round 2.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I have no idea what to believe anymore, so until I see an actual trade, I'm not getting sucked into this.

I just want something to get done because this is ****ing killing my shit right now.

[Mother****erJones]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I have no idea what to believe anymore, so until I see an actual trade, I'm not getting sucked into this.

Ah comon that's what this is all about. Getting sucked into the madness. It's fun.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I have no idea what to believe anymore, so until I see an actual trade, I'm not getting sucked into this.

Truthfully this.


It's hard for me to really commit to anything other than Luke Joeckel is going to play LT for the Kansas City Chiefs next year.

[penbrook]

Per Matt Miller

Note I just received: "If Andy Reid makes the pick, it's (Eric) Fisher. If (John) Dorsey picks, it'll be (Luke) Joeckel."

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by penbook

Per Matt Miller

Note I just received: "If Andy Reid makes the pick, it's (Eric) Fisher. If (John) Dorsey picks, it'll be (Luke) Joeckel."

Q....you ****ing mouthbreather.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by penbook

Per Matt Miller

Note I just received: "If Andy Reid makes the pick, it's (Eric) Fisher. If (John) Dorsey picks, it'll be (Luke) Joeckel."

I do enjoy that Matt Miller just rec'd the note that Chiefsplanet got 4 hours ago.

That seems like a decidedly Matt Miller thing to have happen.

[Direckshun]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I have no idea what to believe anymore, so until I see an actual trade, I'm not getting sucked into this.

Interesting.

Really, really interesting.

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

That's what I said last night, Take those 3 picks and run away! Take Tayvon Austin and then an OT in round 2.

I know that might be the lowest compensation ever to move out of the #1 spot and move down 12 spots but Dorsey wants to trade out so bad I think if that were the offer he would take it.