Chiefs Dolphins working on a trade for offensive tackle Branden Albert - Page 175

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.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-22-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith Fan

Geno?

Only thing I got last week was he's the 4th prospect Dorsey keeps referring to.

ChiefMojo · 04-22-2013, 07:34 PM

What says about the current crop of LT's is, once the top 3 are off the board, your not likely to find a franchise LT. Watson, Fluker and Armstead are next in line but many question if Fluker is nothing more than a RT and Watson and Armstead are raw or not up to the top 3's abilities. So teams that are desparate for a franchise LT are looking towards Albert as the best option.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-22-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

What does the fact that all these teams are interested in Albert say about the current crop of LT's?

That they are going to be picked in the top 4.

O.city · 04-22-2013, 07:34 PM

Why would you trade for Albert AND give him a big deal when you could just trade picks to get up to get one of the LTs?

O.city · 04-22-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

That they are going to be picked in the top 4.

Then we should have no problems trading down, right?

Hammock Parties · 04-22-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Why would you trade for Albert AND give him a big deal when you could just trade picks to get up to get one of the LTs?

Some GMs are smarter than ours.

O.city · 04-22-2013, 07:37 PM

I'm not sure teams are as high on Lane Johnson as the media believes. I don't see him going top 4.

RunKC · 04-22-2013, 07:37 PM

It's starting to look more and more like

Chiefs-Joeckel/Fisher
Jags-Whatever LT the Chiefs don't pick
Raiders-Shariff Floyd
Eagles-Lane Johnson

O.city · 04-22-2013, 07:38 PM

The Jags are taking a RT at 2? I don't see that.

Raiders are bailing on that pick, I think thats where the Cardinals or Lions will have to get to get a LT.

Although, you can't really believe much of anything you hear this time of the year.

**Mav** · 04-22-2013, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

Some GMs are smarter than ours.

How can you say that about a guy who hasnt even run ONE draft so far. You have to admit, the free agency period has been pretty effing sweet. I wont mention the Alex Smith thing, but if you take that out.

Resigning bowe, tagging albert, signing sean smith, robinson, were all pretty darn good moves. Devito from the jets was a great get as well.

Thats pretty effing weak on your part.

RunKC · 04-22-2013, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

The Jags are taking a RT at 2? I don't see that.

Raiders are bailing on that pick, I think thats where the Cardinals or Lions will have to get to get a LT.

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 1h
Our @MoveTheSticks said everything he's hearing, the OT that #Chiefs don't take will be picked by #Jaguars. Then, Dion Jordan to Eagles?

Brianfo · 04-22-2013, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

No.

And you cannot make me.

And I'm coming for your anus.

Exit only. Serious question, do you have anyone in this world that cares about you. Judging by your posts, I know the answer. Keep posting. I will get to read your worthless shit tomorrow. Do you know why you have endless worthless posts on CP? I do. You likes the penis.

**Mav** · 04-22-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

It's starting to look more and more like

Chiefs-Joeckel/Fisher
Jags-Whatever LT the Chiefs don't pick
Raiders-Shariff Floyd
Eagles-Lane Johnson

Dion Jordan is going top 4......

BryanBusby · 04-22-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

The Jags are taking a RT at 2? I don't see that.

Raiders are bailing on that pick, I think thats where the Cardinals or Lions will have to get to get a LT.

Although, you can't really believe much of anything you hear this time of the year.

I think the key is that Monroe probably won't be around for long.

Hammock Parties · 04-22-2013, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianfo

Exit only. Serious question, do you have anyone in this world that cares about you. Judging by your posts, I know the answer. Keep posting. I will get to read your worthless shit tomorrow. Do you know why you have endless worthless posts on CP? I do. You likes the penis.

Nope, I'm coming for your anus.

It will be mine.

You cannot stop me.

04-17-2013, 05:39 PM
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3646009	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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