Chiefs PFT take on Albert and his twitter account - Page 13

**FRCDFED** · 03-07-2013, 01:53 PM

Branden Albert bids farewell to Twitter

Posted by Mike Florio on March 7, 2013, 8:58 AM EST

It came with much less fanfare than Arian Foster’s recent exit from the 140-character social media platform. But in the end the result was the same.

Chiefs left tackle Branden Albert has abandoned Twitter.

The pulling of the plug came in the hours after Albert expressed defiance regarding the possibility of moving to right tackle, following the unexpected release of starter Eric Winston.

Starting with “nope” regarding the possibility of moving to “you damn right” regarding his reluctance to be anything other than a left tackle, Albert drew a clear, deep line in the sand.

Thus, as of this posting, and as several of you have pointed out, Albert’s page is completely gone.

Chances are that Albert’s agent contacted the player with something along the lines of “what in the hell are you doing?” before explaining that Albert was setting the stage for either looking weak by later going along with whatever the coaching staff tells him to do or engaging in conduct detrimental to the team by refusing to follow orders.

There’s also a chance that, if Albert doesn’t sign his one-year franchise tender, the Chiefs will eventually rescind it. Coach Andy Reid did that twice in Philly, with defensive tackle Corey Simon in 2005 and linebacker Jeremiah Trotter three years before that. If the tag is removed at any time after the draft, Albert will have a hard time getting paid a lot of money to play any position on the football field in 2013.

So, basically, the social-media monster known meekly as Twitter has claimed another victim.

Like the rest of us, Albert knew the risks. And yet all too many of us eventually give in to the impulses that result in 140 or fewer characters we’ll never be able to fully live down

BigCatDaddy · 04-15-2013, 09:18 AM

Some people are such dumbasses. You don't place franchise tags on players that aren't at least good players.

The problem with the Dolphins is they let Long walk to now they can't trade a 2nd and pay a higher salary to a comparable player to Long. They would look like 1st class morons.

Ace Gunner · 04-15-2013, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by -King-

What?
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40 ****ing sacks given up last year and Albert gave up one. You need PEDs of the lawnmowerman variety.

**Rausch** · 04-15-2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzz_TinBalls

go back and look.

At what?

I thought the huge problem was him making the move to RT...

B14ckmon · 04-15-2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzz_TinBalls

40 ****ing sacks given up last year and Albert gave up one. You need PEDs of the lawnmowerman variety.

Why are you telling us? Tell Dorsey. He's the one about to trade him.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 04-15-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

So that is PFT quoting Peter King, and Peter King's article that this is taken from isn't really concrete. "I'm hearing..."

He's a Pioli fanboy, too, so I trust nothing he says.

Yep. This.
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**buddha** · 04-15-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzz_TinBalls

it's hilarious today

Why?

Ace Gunner · 04-15-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Some people are such dumbasses. You don't place franchise tags on players that aren't at least good players.

The problem with the Dolphins is they let Long walk to now they can't trade a 2nd and pay a higher salary to a comparable player to Long. They would look like 1st class morons.

Branden Albert is perhaps the best LG on the ****ing planet right now. Just because he throws a ****ing tissy fit & his fans do too, doesn't mean shit to Dorsey/Reid. They protected their investment. Albert needs to shut his mouth and ball it wherever they line him up now.

**Rausch** · 04-15-2013, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by B14ckmon

Why are you telling us? Tell Dorsey. He's the one about to trade him.

No, he's not...

Ace Gunner · 04-15-2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

At what?

I thought the huge problem was him making the move to RT...

go find the threads about albert's tweets & radio interviews. the discussion was about him being asked to move inside and Albert was furious.

B14ckmon · 04-15-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

No, he's not...

Yes, yes he is.

**Rausch** · 04-15-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by B14ckmon

Yes, yes he is.

Bet...

B14ckmon · 04-15-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

Bet...

Leave for a year if he isn't traded by May 4th.

**Rausch** · 04-15-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzz_TinBalls

go find the threads about albert's tweets & radio interviews. the discussion was about him being asked to move inside and Albert was furious.

He's a legit top 10 LT.

Moving to G or RT would mean a huge drop in pay and likely an expected pay cut...

**Rausch** · 04-15-2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by B14ckmon

Leave for a year if he isn't traded by May 4th.

...

Bet...

Dante84 · 04-15-2013, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by B14ckmon

Leave for a year if he isn't traded by May 4th.

All joking aside, I hope you die in a tire fire, and soon.

03-07-2013, 01:53 PM
FRCDFED Line'em up Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: somewhere out there Casino cash: $9326297	PFT take on Albert and his twitter account Branden Albert bids farewell to Twitter Posted by Mike Florio on March 7, 2013, 8:58 AM EST It came with much less fanfare than Arian Foster’s recent exit from the 140-character social media platform. But in the end the result was the same. Chiefs left tackle Branden Albert has abandoned Twitter. The pulling of the plug came in the hours after Albert expressed defiance regarding the possibility of moving to right tackle, following the unexpected release of starter Eric Winston. Starting with “nope” regarding the possibility of moving to “you damn right” regarding his reluctance to be anything other than a left tackle, Albert drew a clear, deep line in the sand. Thus, as of this posting, and as several of you have pointed out, Albert’s page is completely gone. Chances are that Albert’s agent contacted the player with something along the lines of “what in the hell are you doing?” before explaining that Albert was setting the stage for either looking weak by later going along with whatever the coaching staff tells him to do or engaging in conduct detrimental to the team by refusing to follow orders. There’s also a chance that, if Albert doesn’t sign his one-year franchise tender, the Chiefs will eventually rescind it. Coach Andy Reid did that twice in Philly, with defensive tackle Corey Simon in 2005 and linebacker Jeremiah Trotter three years before that. If the tag is removed at any time after the draft, Albert will have a hard time getting paid a lot of money to play any position on the football field in 2013. So, basically, the social-media monster known meekly as Twitter has claimed another victim. Like the rest of us, Albert knew the risks. And yet all too many of us eventually give in to the impulses that result in 140 or fewer characters we’ll never be able to fully live down
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04-15-2013, 09:18 AM	#181
BigCatDaddy The Beast Inside Your Head Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $2039122	Some people are such dumbasses. You don't place franchise tags on players that aren't at least good players. The problem with the Dolphins is they let Long walk to now they can't trade a 2nd and pay a higher salary to a comparable player to Long. They would look like 1st class morons.
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