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.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by penbook

So TBG any word on who will be the pick.

Yesterday was Joeckel and today was Fisher.

I've thought it was going to be Fisher just strictly based on Reid's past prototype.

However, I have no idea here. I think Dorsey has done a nice job in creating some outside demand for this pick. I don't know who's interested or what is being offered, but I didn't think the Chiefs had a single option out of 1.

[New World Order]

Alright pre-draft plan:


1st pick- Geno Smith

3rd pick- Sex.

[Mother****erJones]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I get the venting, bitching, but god damn what is the harm in letting this play out?

If you wanted Reid as the HC and Dorsey as the GM, why not just see how things come together and if the result sucks then you can complain your face off.

Some people would complain if they were hung with a new rope.

Ya maybe they're trying to get DET to bite. Mayock said no one knows what CLE will do. Maybe DET gets nervous about them leapfrogging for Ansah. Maybe we can get DET to pull a Matt Millen.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I get the venting, bitching, but god damn what is the harm in letting this play out?

If you wanted Reid as the HC and Dorsey as the GM, why not just see how things come together and if the result sucks then you can complain your face off.

It's gonna be bitching until the games start. It's just that the situation is so similar to what just happened 4 years ago, thats making people bitch.

[The Bad Guy]

The only thing I'm completely certain of is that Geno Smith will not be a Chief.

[O.city]

If we trade Albert though, are we still looking to trade down? That doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by O.city

If we trade Albert though, are we still looking to trade down? That doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

I think they would entertain the possibility if an offer came up that was spectacular.

[New World Order]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

The only thing I'm completely certain of is that Geno Smith will be a Chief.

Couldn't agree more Bad Guy.

[The Franchise]

Trade Albert for a 2nd. Trade down with Lions.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I think they would entertain the possibility if an offer came up that was spectacular.

Then what will they do at LT? The offer would have to be spectacular.

[Mother****erJones]

The ideal situation is ****ing the dolphins. Taking 12, 42, 54 for Joeckel.

[-King-]

I don't see why it would be so hard to trade them the 1.1 pick instead of Albert.

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I htink they are trying to get the Lions to bite and move up. Lions apparently covet Ansah.

Is this a good idea?

I'm scared that we trade Albert and all 3 LT's are off the board by the time we pick at 5.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by O.city

Then what will they do at LT? The offer would have to be spectacular.

I htink this regime sees some promise in Donald Stephenson. If they got a ridiculous offer, they could always explore McKinnie for a year and stock up.

There's maybe a 5% chance of them trading down, but I think Dorsey explores everything.

[Fritz88]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I get the venting, bitching, but god damn what is the harm in letting this play out?

If you wanted Reid as the HC and Dorsey as the GM, why not just see how things come together and if the result sucks then you can complain your face off.

Gives some a sense of purpose?