Chiefs Dolphins working on a trade for offensive tackle Branden Albert - Page 357

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.

-King- · 04-26-2013, 07:31 AM

I'd rather just keep Albert right now. I'm not okay with letting him go for just the 54th pick.

Albert for a year + a comp pick next year > 54th pick this year.
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**MahiMike** · 04-26-2013, 07:34 AM

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Hopefully he has more composure during the season than he showed last night to attempt to prove you right. He looked exactly like he did when he played K State last season. In fact, he took his ball and went home as his character and fortitude continue to be scrutinized.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...room-on-friday

Deer in the headlights anyone?

See, this is exactly what I saw whenever I watched him play. Folk s here would point to Brady or other QB's being 'fiery' with their teammates. What I saw was an immature kid that can't handle adversity.

And that's pretty damn important for the leader of the team.

I think the GM's saw the same thing.

-King- · 04-26-2013, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by KCWolfman

Hopefully he has more composure during the season than he showed last night to attempt to prove you right. He looked exactly like he did when he played K State last season. In fact, he took his ball and went home as his character and fortitude continue to be scrutinized.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...room-on-friday

Deer in the headlights anyone?

Yeah I'm sure you would just love the chance to have the most disappointing and humiliating moment broadcast om national Tv. No way you'd rather be with friends and family at those times ...
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jd1020 · 04-26-2013, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by -King-

I'd rather just keep Albert right now. I'm not okay with letting him go for just the 54th pick.

Albert for a year + a comp pick next year > 54th pick this year.
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1) The comp pick wont be next year
2) How does that even make sense? Albert gonna lead us to the promise land this year?

**ChiTown** · 04-26-2013, 07:38 AM

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Yeah I'm sure you would just love the chance to have the most disappointing and humiliating moment broadcast om national Tv. No way you'd rather be with friends and family at those times ...
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I get your point, but he has a bit of an opportunity here. His opportunity here is show that he can handle the disappointment and face it head on. By not showing up tonight, it furthers the myth/reality that he pouts and whines when things don't go his way. If you are going to be present when things are good, then you have to be there when things don't go your way. It's a character flaw he's going to need to address if he wants a chance at NFL success - hell, at any job for that matter.

**Buehler445** · 04-26-2013, 07:42 AM

At this point, I'd far rather see Albert traded for a 2014 1 plus other picks than 54 and other picks.

Fat Elvis · 04-26-2013, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

I get your point, but he has a bit of an opportunity here. His opportunity here is show that he can handle the disappointment and face it head on. By not showing up tonight, it furthers the myth/reality that he pouts and whines when things don't go his way. If you are going to be present when things are good, then you have to be there when things don't go your way. It's a character flaw he's going to need to address if he wants a chance at NFL success - hell, at any job for that matter.

This is one of the reasons why I kind of soured on him over the course of the season. I was on the Geno bandwagon early, and there is a part of me that still wants him, but man, this kid needs to grow up. Yeah, I know it is disappointing, but guess what? Life is filled with disappointments. Last thing you want on a professional football team is to be perceived as a crybaby.

Fat Elvis · 04-26-2013, 07:44 AM

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At this point, I'd far rather see Albert traded for a 2014 1 plus other picks than 54 and other picks.

Let's just sign the guy to a long term deal.

philfree · 04-26-2013, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

I get your point, but he has a bit of an opportunity here. His opportunity here is show that he can handle the disappointment and face it head on. By not showing up tonight, it furthers the myth/reality that he pouts and whines when things don't go his way. If you are going to be present when things are good, then you have to be there when things don't go your way. It's a character flaw he's going to need to address if he wants a chance at NFL success - hell, at any job for that matter.

I read how Geno was pretty much coddled by a bunch of women. Seems that's where he ran off too.

**YayMike** · 04-26-2013, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

Let's just sign the guy to a long term deal.

IF his demands have come down...this.

ILChief · 04-26-2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

Let's just sign the guy to a long term deal.

He won't sign a deal to play RT

Carlota69 · 04-26-2013, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

I get your point, but he has a bit of an opportunity here. His opportunity here is show that he can handle the disappointment and face it head on. By not showing up tonight, it furthers the myth/reality that he pouts and whines when things don't go his way. If you are going to be present when things are good, then you have to be there when things don't go your way. It's a character flaw he's going to need to address if he wants a chance at NFL success - hell, at any job for that matter.

Agreed fully. Man up Geno.

Messier · 04-26-2013, 07:49 AM

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Yeah I'm sure you would just love the chance to have the most disappointing and humiliating moment broadcast om national Tv. No way you'd rather be with friends and family at those times ...
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No one died. While I agree, its embarrassing, and I don't fault him for leaving, it does remind me of some of the qualities I saw that turned me off. I'm sure it's a different kind of disappointment, and its not really the same, but it was the same vibe I got watching him pout, and he did pout, on the sidelines whenever things weren't going well for him.

Carlota69 · 04-26-2013, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Messier

No one died. While I agree, its embarrassing, and I don't fault him for leaving, it does remind me of some of the qualities I saw that turned me off. I'm sure it's a different kind of disappointment, and its not really the same, but it was the same vibe I got watching him pout, and he did pout, on the sidelines whenever things weren't going well for him.

He was pouting in the green room too. His demeanor was atrocious.

Chiefshrink · 04-26-2013, 07:53 AM

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Agreed fully. Man up Geno.

Yeah, look for a full 'mea culpa' today totally forced on him by his agent because I damn guarantee you it won't be Geno's idea for obvious reasons

04-17-2013, 05:39 PM
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3346009	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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