Chiefs Dolphins working on a trade for offensive tackle Branden Albert - Page 287

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.

O.city · 04-24-2013, 06:59 PM

If they will give us both 2nd's, just sit tight and take Fisher.

Titty Meat · 04-24-2013, 06:59 PM

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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.

Because they traded to quality picks for a game manager and are wasting the 1st overall pick on a position they already have filled.

oldandslow · 04-24-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

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

Huh...

Albert for 42 and 54 and draft Joeckel/Fischer is a better deal.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-24-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

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

Because they have no desire to pay Albert what he wants - especially now that the Dolphins have essentially met that price.

**SAUTO** · 04-24-2013, 07:00 PM

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

You think?

Or know
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Mother****erJones · 04-24-2013, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Because they have no desire to pay Albert what he wants - especially now that the Dolphins have essentially met that price.

Hey, I'm a wisconsin fan, does Andy have any interest in Montee Ball in the 3rd round behind Charles? With our comp pick

O.city · 04-24-2013, 07:01 PM

They obviously don't like Albert and like the draftee better. They don't want to pay him what he wants. Fine.

But like DJ said the other night, it better work, or they'll be out of here. If this blows up in their face, it could get uglier in KC.

Mother****erJones · 04-24-2013, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by oldandslow

Huh...

Albert for 42 and 54 and draft Joeckel/Fischer is a better deal.

Well we're not getting both 2s. Ofcourse that'd be great

**The Bad Guy** · 04-24-2013, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Because they traded to quality picks for a game manager and are wasting the 1st overall pick on a position they already have filled.

Yep. It's truly that simple.

The draft hasn't even happened yet. You don't know what happens in round 2, who trades up down, nothing of that.

I'm glad some of you were comfortable paying Albert. I'm also glad Dorsey isn't.

Hammock Parties · 04-24-2013, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by oldandslow

Huh...

Albert for 42 and 54 and draft Joeckel/Fischer is a better deal.

Don't get stockholm syndrome.

Pissing away 1.1 on an OT is still ****ing stupid, no matter the compensation for Albert.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-24-2013, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

They obviously don't like Albert and like the draftee better. They don't want to pay him what he wants. Fine.

But like DJ said the other night, it better work, or they'll be out of here. If this blows up in their face, it could get uglier in KC.

Absolutely it better work.

But I don't think it could ever get uglier than it was last year.

Titty Meat · 04-24-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

They obviously don't like Albert and like the draftee better. They don't want to pay him what he wants. Fine.

But like DJ said the other night, it better work, or they'll be out of here. If this blows up in their face, it could get uglier in KC.

Have any tackles drafted high worked as far as the player doing good and the team winng?

Jake Long, Eugene Monroe, Joe Thomas, Jason Smith all come to mind.

oldandslow · 04-24-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

Well we're not getting both 2s. Ofcourse that'd be great

I should have stated Albert plus a 3 will get Miami's 2's. I make that deal.

philfree · 04-24-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Please dear God let it be #2. That would be ****ing awesome.

Why can't we get #42 and #77 for Albert instead of giving up the #63. We could have #42, #63, #77, #96 and #99.

Sassy Squatch · 04-24-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Absolutely it better work.

But I don't think it could ever get uglier than it was last year.

Don't be so sure about that.

04-17-2013, 05:39 PM
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3706009	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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