Chiefs Dolphins working on a trade for offensive tackle Branden Albert - Page 26

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.

Hammock Parties · 04-17-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Guys, we have to face the distinct possibility that the Chiefs are still ran by fools.

The compensation for Alex Smith was horrendous.

The Shaun Smith signing has FA bust written all over it.

Trading Albert to replace him with the first overall pick in the upcoming draft is quite possibly the worst usage EVER of a first overall pick.

This an objective evaluation of the moves.

These are the three highest-profile moves they've made this offseason.

If they all go wrong, damn. Reeking of Pioli.

**mdchiefsfan** · 04-17-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Because you might miss out on a franchise LT?

Trust me tbe only reason I rebutted your statement was because of the top 10 monkier, I want someone to take a shot, but I have disgustingly admitted defeat seeing we are trying this hard to part with Albert.

Titty Meat · 04-17-2013, 08:18 PM

Reid drafted a 30 year old guard in the first round.

Dorsey drafted 2 shitty tackles recently in the first round.

These guys love shitty linemen.

O.city · 04-17-2013, 08:18 PM

If they view Joeckel or Fisher as a better LT than Albert, and he is younger and cheaper, fine. Make the move.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-17-2013, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Reid drafted a 30 year old guard in the first round.

Dorsey drafted 2 shitty tackles recently in the first round.

These guys love shitty linemen.

Yep. His history with OLmen is piss-poor, to say the least.

Mother****erJones · 04-17-2013, 08:21 PM

Its SEAN Smith. So, if you're going to bash it, spell his name correctly.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 04-17-2013, 08:21 PM

It all goes back to ownership, anyway. Clark Hunt hired Pioli when even the Browns were taken aback by his demands. The ****ing Browns.

Given that, is it really a surprise he hired two guys who have made the moves they have until this point?

Incompetent people make incompetent decisions.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-17-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

This an objective evaluation of the moves.

These are the three highest-profile moves they've made this offseason.

If they all go wrong, damn. Reeking of *****.

Ha, objective to who? The guy who has ripped the Sean Smith trade based on PFF and Dolphin message boards?

How does the Sean Smith signing have FA bust written all over it? The guy got a very friendly deal and is now going to be playing in a system he's much more suited for over the previous one he was in where he played in a zone system.

If they all go wrong, they can fall on the sword for it.

Titty Meat · 04-17-2013, 08:22 PM

BTW OTW was right you make this move you might as well trade guys like Charles and Hali while you're at it. This move screams "rebuilding" but yet they over pay for average/below average free agent talent. This doesn't make sense.

O.city · 04-17-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

It all goes back to ownership, anyway. Clark Hunt hired ***** when even the Browns were taken aback by his demands. The ****ing Browns.

Given that, is it really a surprise he hired two guys who have made the moves they have until this point?

Incompetent people make incompetent decisions.

I brought up that the Chiefs might be the worse franchise in the NFL a few weeks ago and got demolished for it.

At this point, I don't think it's too far off.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-17-2013, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

It all goes back to ownership, anyway. Clark Hunt hired ***** when even the Browns were taken aback by his demands. The ****ing Browns.

Given that, is it really a surprise he hired two guys who have made the moves they have until this point?

Incompetent people make incompetent decisions.

Chock full of truth.

ILChief · 04-17-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Ha, objective to who? The guy who has ripped the Sean Smith trade based on PFF and Dolphin message boards?

How does the Sean Smith signing have FA bust written all over it? The guy got a very friendly deal and is now going to be playing in a system he's much more suited for over the previous one he was in where he played in a zone system.

If they all go wrong, they can fall on the sword for it.

PFF is the gospel when it supports his opinion but when it says Albert is average it is to be dismissed

Hammock Parties · 04-17-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

How does the Sean Smith signing have FA bust written all over it? .

He's a guy who gave up a lot of first downs, so let's not act like he's a premier corner, or even close to it.

These moves all have huge question marks. That's objective.

**mdchiefsfan** · 04-17-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

If they view Joeckel or Fisher as a better LT than Albert, and he is younger and cheaper, fine. Make the move.

I agree. I still doubt that either are the prospect that Geno is, but I digress.

-King- · 04-17-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

The Shaun Smith signing has FA bust written all over it.

04-17-2013, 05:39 PM
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3636009	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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Titty Meat Inmem 2.0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: My house Casino cash: $2257558	BTW OTW was right you make this move you might as well trade guys like Charles and Hali while you're at it. This move screams "rebuilding" but yet they over pay for average/below average free agent talent. This doesn't make sense.
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