Chiefs Chiefs can rescind the tag on Albert

**FRCDFED** · 03-05-2013, 09:22 AM

I thought I saw a comment yesterday that Albert could hold out if he thought there was a chance they were going to have him play guard. I am in no way condoning that; however, it appears from this article that it would be in his best interest to sign his tender and show up.

13 fewer tags than last year

Posted by Mike Florio on March 5, 2013, 8:39 AM EST

The dust has settled on the franchise-tag designation period. Unlike last year, when 21 tags flew, only three were applied in 2013.

So what gives?

The easy explanation is that this year’s crop of players eligible for the tag wasn’t as good as last year’s. But it’s likely more complicated than that.

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco would have been this year’s Drew Brees, if the Ravens had been willing or able to carry his exclusive franchise tender, like the Saints did last year with Brees. These deals get done on a deadline basis, and for the Ravens the real deadline was having to choose between two equally bad evils: more than $19 million under the exclusive tag or nearly $15 million under the non-exclusive tag, along with an opportunity for the Browns to try to steal the Super Bowl MVP.

The Titans got cold feet regarding the possibility of using the franchise tag on tight end Jared Cook. or he would have been No. 9. If he’d signed the offer and if he’d then won the inevitable grievance arguing that he’s a receiver, the Titans would have been paying Cook more in 2013 than they’ll be paying Chris Johnson.

The Titans could have instead used the tag on kicker Rob Bironas. Last year, the tag was applied to six punter/kickers. But with the market for kickers and punters expected to be soft this year, teams other than the Colts apparently opted not to invest nearly $3 million in a veteran, given that low-cost options like Blair Walsh and Greg Zeuerlein were floating in last year’s draft pool.

The biggest factor for the lack of tags could have been the salary cap. Even though the franchise tenders are now based on the five-year average cap percentage consumed by the five highest-paid players at each position, it becomes more difficult to give one large chunk of cap space to one player at a time when the total cap grew by only 0.5 percent in 2012 and 1.9 percent in 2013. For too many teams, the upward pressure of salary increases coupled with a relatively static total spending limit has made eight-figure salaries for non-superstar players a luxury that no longer can be afforded.

It should be no surprise, for example, that the Patriots didn’t use it. At a time when quarterback Tom Brady’s cap number will be $13.8 million, how could they justify tying up $10.8 million in cornerback Aqib Talib or $9.8 million in tackle Sebastian Vollmer or $11.4 million in receiver Wes Welker?

The next question is whether the one-year franchise tenders will become long-term deals. Teams have until July 15 to make that transformation.

If not, the players who have received the franchise tenders but who won’t be signing them any time soon need to worry about something that hasn’t happened in eight years: A team rescinding the tag.

Chiefs left tackle Branden Albert should be specifically concerned about that. After all, his new head coach, Andy Reid, did it twice in Philly, to defensive tackle Corey Simon in 2005 and to linebacker Jeremiah Trotter three years earlier. If/when the Chiefs take left tackle Luke Joeckel with the first pick in the 2013 draft, Albert may want to quickly put pen to paper for his $9.828 million salary, or the chance to do so may permanently evaporate.

Then, he would end up on the open market in May, long after the big money has flowed for the year.

Given the new realities of a cap-strapped NFL, that’s a real concern that every franchise player should now have.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 03-05-2013, 09:23 AM

**** Mike Florio for bringing this stupid shit up.

**FRCDFED** · 03-05-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

**** Mike Florio for bringing this stupid shit up.

yeah I'm waiting for the fire storm on this one. Some on here really take things and just go ape shit crazy.

KC_Lee · 03-05-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FRCDFED

If/when the Chiefs take left tackle Luke Joeckel with the first pick in the 2013 draft, Albert may want to quickly put pen to paper for his $9.828 million salary, or the chance to do so may permanently evaporate.

Then, he would end up on the open market in May, long after the big money has flowed for the year.

Given the new realities of a cap-strapped NFL, that’s a real concern that every franchise player should now have.

Yes, because teams that have the first overall pick should use it as leverage over a tagged player. Yes that's the formula for a winning team.

WV · 03-05-2013, 09:30 AM

Too much is being made out of Alberts tag. Two things are likely, they'll make him play out the tag as a "show me" year or they will negotiate a long term deal.
All this BS about his back is just that....BS.

KC_Lee · 03-05-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by WV

Too much is being made out of Alberts tag. Two things are likely, they'll make him play out the tag as a "show me" year or they will negotiate a long term deal.
All this BS about his back is just that....BS.

I think you're right on the "show me" year. If the team has questions regarding Albert's back but not enough to let him walk then the franchise tag is a perfect way to go.

This article just proves that most "experts" are cannot fathom the Chiefs taking anything other than a LT at 1.1.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 03-05-2013, 09:38 AM

Don't need a QB, they traded for one, draft a tackle. Don't need a tackle, they tagged theirs, draft another one anyway. /media

WV · 03-05-2013, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by KC_Lee

I think you're right on the "show me" year. If the team has questions regarding Albert's back but not enough to let him walk then the franchise tag is a perfect way to go.

This article just proves that most "experts" are cannot fathom the Chiefs taking anything other than a LT at 1.1.

I think it comes down to money (as always). Albert has proven he's a very good LT, it's up to him and his agent to now prove and/or convince Reid and Co. how much he's worth.

KC_Lee · 03-05-2013, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Don't need a QB, they traded for one, draft a tackle. Don't need a tackle, they tagged theirs, draft another one anyway. /media

Really, really sad....

Most up to date mock on NFL.com

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/mock-d...-brooks/165257

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Pick No. 1 Eric Fisher

Andy Reid is poised to orchestrate a quick turnaround in Kansas City, between the pending arrival of Alex Smith and the securing of Dwayne Bowe and Branden Albert. With the freedom to take the best player on the board, the Chiefs could add the most athletic offensive tackle in the draft to solidify the edges of the O-line. Fisher has been flying up the charts following strong performances at the Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine; scouts have been raving about his combination of size, strength and athleticism as a potential star at left or right tackle.

WV · 03-05-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Don't need a QB, they traded for one, draft a tackle. Don't need a tackle, they tagged theirs, draft another one anyway. /media

Exactly....they are beyond stupid. Reid likes to build from the Oline out, he's going to take another one. Idiots.

Dan Patrick had it right this morning. KC is praying someone wants the #1 pick, so they can trade out.

Rasputin · 03-05-2013, 09:51 AM

It would be a dick move if the Chiefs pulled something like that. If it gets brought up anymore in the media after the draft then it would seem they would. If the media shuts the **** up about it they may not think about it.

All this whining over the years about the Chiefs not getting any media exposure, well I'm already getting sick of it. Now that we got the number one pick they tell us what we should do with it and it's sickening to hear. Just sickening.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 03-05-2013, 09:56 AM

No non QB pick at 1 overall since Jake Long was drafted. The Chiefs arguably got a better guy the same year later in round 1. They should draft a tackle with the 1 overall this year! /brilliantbrilliantmedia

patteeu · 03-05-2013, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by KC_Lee

I think you're right on the "show me" year. If the team has questions regarding Albert's back but not enough to let him walk then the franchise tag is a perfect way to go.

This article just proves that most "experts" are cannot fathom the Chiefs taking anything other than a LT at 1.1.

A "show me" year could be about the back or it could be about seeing if Donald Stephenson (or even a 1.1 draft pick) develops into a starter quality LT, fwiw.

**FRCDFED** · 03-05-2013, 09:58 AM

If Albert signs right away then it removes the possibility of it happening. I don't like the idea of players holding out of camp for any reason. Especially players making that kind of money.

NJChiefsFan · 03-05-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Don't need a QB, they traded for one, draft a tackle. Don't need a tackle, they tagged theirs, draft another one anyway. /media

Its a mad world.

03-05-2013, 09:22 AM
FRCDFED Line'em up Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: somewhere out there Casino cash: $9326297	Chiefs can rescind the tag on Albert I thought I saw a comment yesterday that Albert could hold out if he thought there was a chance they were going to have him play guard. I am in no way condoning that; however, it appears from this article that it would be in his best interest to sign his tender and show up. 13 fewer tags than last year Posted by Mike Florio on March 5, 2013, 8:39 AM EST The dust has settled on the franchise-tag designation period. Unlike last year, when 21 tags flew, only three were applied in 2013. So what gives? The easy explanation is that this year’s crop of players eligible for the tag wasn’t as good as last year’s. But it’s likely more complicated than that. Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco would have been this year’s Drew Brees, if the Ravens had been willing or able to carry his exclusive franchise tender, like the Saints did last year with Brees. These deals get done on a deadline basis, and for the Ravens the real deadline was having to choose between two equally bad evils: more than $19 million under the exclusive tag or nearly $15 million under the non-exclusive tag, along with an opportunity for the Browns to try to steal the Super Bowl MVP. The Titans got cold feet regarding the possibility of using the franchise tag on tight end Jared Cook. or he would have been No. 9. If he’d signed the offer and if he’d then won the inevitable grievance arguing that he’s a receiver, the Titans would have been paying Cook more in 2013 than they’ll be paying Chris Johnson. The Titans could have instead used the tag on kicker Rob Bironas. Last year, the tag was applied to six punter/kickers. But with the market for kickers and punters expected to be soft this year, teams other than the Colts apparently opted not to invest nearly $3 million in a veteran, given that low-cost options like Blair Walsh and Greg Zeuerlein were floating in last year’s draft pool. The biggest factor for the lack of tags could have been the salary cap. Even though the franchise tenders are now based on the five-year average cap percentage consumed by the five highest-paid players at each position, it becomes more difficult to give one large chunk of cap space to one player at a time when the total cap grew by only 0.5 percent in 2012 and 1.9 percent in 2013. For too many teams, the upward pressure of salary increases coupled with a relatively static total spending limit has made eight-figure salaries for non-superstar players a luxury that no longer can be afforded. It should be no surprise, for example, that the Patriots didn’t use it. At a time when quarterback Tom Brady’s cap number will be $13.8 million, how could they justify tying up $10.8 million in cornerback Aqib Talib or $9.8 million in tackle Sebastian Vollmer or $11.4 million in receiver Wes Welker? The next question is whether the one-year franchise tenders will become long-term deals. Teams have until July 15 to make that transformation. If not, the players who have received the franchise tenders but who won’t be signing them any time soon need to worry about something that hasn’t happened in eight years: A team rescinding the tag. Chiefs left tackle Branden Albert should be specifically concerned about that. After all, his new head coach, Andy Reid, did it twice in Philly, to defensive tackle Corey Simon in 2005 and to linebacker Jeremiah Trotter three years earlier. If/when the Chiefs take left tackle Luke Joeckel with the first pick in the 2013 draft, Albert may want to quickly put pen to paper for his $9.828 million salary, or the chance to do so may permanently evaporate. Then, he would end up on the open market in May, long after the big money has flowed for the year. Given the new realities of a cap-strapped NFL, that’s a real concern that every franchise player should now have.
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03-05-2013, 09:23 AM	#2
Mr. Flopnuts FINALLY! The wait is over. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Future Is Now!!! Casino cash: $19947565	**** Mike Florio for bringing this stupid shit up.
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WV Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: In the Holler Casino cash: $10004950	Too much is being made out of Alberts tag. Two things are likely, they'll make him play out the tag as a "show me" year or they will negotiate a long term deal. All this BS about his back is just that....BS.
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Mr. Flopnuts FINALLY! The wait is over. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Future Is Now!!! Casino cash: $19947565	Don't need a QB, they traded for one, draft a tackle. Don't need a tackle, they tagged theirs, draft another one anyway. /media
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Rasputin Tip of the hat LIV Champs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ks Casino cash: $3465421	It would be a dick move if the Chiefs pulled something like that. If it gets brought up anymore in the media after the draft then it would seem they would. If the media shuts the **** up about it they may not think about it. All this whining over the years about the Chiefs not getting any media exposure, well I'm already getting sick of it. Now that we got the number one pick they tell us what we should do with it and it's sickening to hear. Just sickening.
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Mr. Flopnuts FINALLY! The wait is over. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Future Is Now!!! Casino cash: $19947565	No non QB pick at 1 overall since Jake Long was drafted. The Chiefs arguably got a better guy the same year later in round 1. They should draft a tackle with the 1 overall this year! /brilliantbrilliantmedia
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03-05-2013, 09:58 AM	#14
FRCDFED Line'em up Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: somewhere out there Casino cash: $9326297	If Albert signs right away then it removes the possibility of it happening. I don't like the idea of players holding out of camp for any reason. Especially players making that kind of money.
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