Chiefs Dolphins working on a trade for offensive tackle Branden Albert - Page 238

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.

Chiefnj2 · 04-24-2013, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

I thought that too... but then I remembered.... why havent we pulled the trigger on BA to Miami yet?

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My best guess would be that Miami is stalling. Maybe Miami feels it is best to wait until the draft. If KC takes a tackle at 1.1 maybe Miami feels they are in better bargaining position to insist on the 2b or 3 pick. Maybe a tackle slips and they can move up by giving up less or even draft him themselves.

**ptlyon** · 04-24-2013, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

Everybody's jockeling for the most value.

FYP

Direckshun · 04-24-2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I think, and this is just my opinion, they are putting it out there that they would draft Fisher to scare teams into making the Albert deal. Some GMs are likely thinking that if they take Joeckel, that leverage is out. If they put it out there that they would take Fisher to pair with Albert, that sends the message and keeps the demand.

You gotta tell me you would be genuinely shocked if Joeckel was not a Chief, and Albert was, after this weekend.

Deberg_1990 · 04-24-2013, 07:56 AM

Cant wait for tomorrow night! This is getting fascinating

Mr. Laz · 04-24-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ct

BA is no longer a FP, he signed the contract.

I still think he is ... he is on the Franchise contract

I would imagine it would count toward Miami's 'tag number' as well

not sure though

Direckshun · 04-24-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Just a bunch of opinions and rumors.

Like the shit we were talking about last night wasn't.

Mr. Laz · 04-24-2013, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by philfree

Why are they putting up a smokescreen? If they want Joekel they got joekel.

more teams interested in the 1.1 pick?

driving up the price?

Direckshun · 04-24-2013, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

My best guess would be that Miami is stalling. Maybe Miami feels it is best to wait until the draft. If KC takes a tackle at 1.1 maybe Miami feels they are in better bargaining position to insist on the 2b or 3 pick. Maybe a tackle slips and they can move up by giving up less or even draft him themselves.

Ahhh... yes.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-24-2013, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

I still think he is ... he is on the Franchise contract

I would imagine it would count toward Miami's 'tag number' as well

not sure though

He would have to have a long-term deal done with Miami prior or basically at the same time they executed the trade. They already have one player on the franchise tag.

Dante84 · 04-24-2013, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ct

BA is no longer a FP, he signed the contract.

wrong

**The Bad Guy** · 04-24-2013, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

You gotta tell me you would be genuinely shocked if Joeckel was not a Chief, and Albert was, after this weekend.

On Joeckel, my hunch says he's the pick. On Albert, I'd be shocked if he was still a Chief past Friday.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-24-2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

wrong

Yes, that's right. He's still the designated franchise player.

Dante84 · 04-24-2013, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

Like the shit we were talking about last night wasn't.

all things being equal, gotta go with the most recent

Dante84 · 04-24-2013, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Yes, that's right. He's still the designated franchise player.

He signed his FP contract, he is still the FP.

We agree.

Direckshun · 04-24-2013, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

all things being equal, gotta go with the most recent

Nope.

We've gotten this information from, like, 10 independent sources on Joeckel.

But a rumor flies out two days before the draft? C'mon, folks. Seriously.

I'm doing this for y'all's good. I'm not letting you get your hopes get ramped up like idiots for no reason.

The first pick will be KC. It will be Joeckel. And it will be deflating.

Prepare yourself for it.

04-17-2013, 05:39 PM
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3656009	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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