Chiefs Dolphins working on a trade for offensive tackle Branden Albert - Page 71

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.

Mother****erJones · 04-18-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

The Chiefs have an offer they like from the Dolphins. If Albert agrees to a deal with Miami, this is done.

Exactly.

Hammock Parties · 04-18-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Why don't you look at things objectively for once?

Why don't you?

He throws the ball down the field less than anyone in the NFL save Christian Ponder.

Look at that objectively and tell me you like him.

Bewbies · 04-18-2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

The Chiefs have an offer they like from the Dolphins. If Albert agrees to a deal with Miami, this is done.

This is obvious, but I still need to add a point.

**RealSNR** · 04-18-2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

The Chiefs have an offer they like from the Dolphins. If Albert agrees to a deal with Miami, this is done.

Dorsey ****ed up the Alex Smith deal. Hopefully he doesn't get raped on this one.

I hope Dorsey actually is a draft and personnel genius. If he's not that, and he's not a tough SOB negotiator, his ass is worthless.

Sassy Squatch · 04-18-2013, 06:09 PM

Hopefully Albert won't get what he wants from the Dolphins and it might lower his asking price to something the Chiefs will accept.

Dayze · 04-18-2013, 06:12 PM

Smith will be slightly better than Cassel. That's it. End of discussion.
At best we can hope he cuts down on the picks and can stretch the field more than Matty.

penbrook · 04-18-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Superturtle

Hopefully Albert won't get what he wants from the Dolphins and it might lower his asking price to something the Chiefs will accept.

This is basically what Jake Long did. He had a offer from the Rams and gave the Dolphins a chance to match it.

Albert can say no to this trade too but its unlikely.

Sassy Squatch · 04-18-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by penbook

This is basically what Jake Long did. He had a offer from the Rams and gave the Dolphins a chance to match it.

Albert can say no to this trade too but its unlikely.

Jake Long was a free agent. Different situations.

Nightfyre · 04-18-2013, 06:17 PM

I wonder what would happen if Albert's expectations for his contract fell after his agent negotiates with Miami. Would he be more inclined to accept the long-term deal the Chiefs had on the table?

penbrook · 04-18-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Superturtle

Jake Long was a free agent. Different situations.

Yes I know that but Albert could basically do the same thing.

Asks KC to sign him at Dolphins price because Dolphins want to re do his deal.

ChiefsCountry · 04-18-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

The Chiefs have an offer they like from the Dolphins. If Albert agrees to a deal with Miami, this is done.

Damn.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-18-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dayze

Smith will be slightly better than Cassel. That's it. End of discussion.
At best we can hope he cuts down on the picks and can stretch the field more than Matty.

This post sucks.

End of discussion.

Mother****erJones · 04-18-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dayze

Smith will be slightly better than Cassel. That's it. End of discussion.
At best we can hope he cuts down on the picks and can stretch the field more than Matty.

Smith has won a playoff game. What has Cassel done? Shit the bed in one.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-18-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by penbook

This is basically what Jake Long did. He had a offer from the Rams and gave the Dolphins a chance to match it.

Albert can say no to this trade too but its unlikely.

He's not saying no to any trade that's going to net him his payday. The Chiefs aren't matching any offer he gets from the Dolphins.

Let the Geno dream go.

ChiefsCountry · 04-18-2013, 06:19 PM

Lets say its for a second round pick, we essentially traded Branden Albert for Alex Smith. Damn thats like getting raped with a barbwire dildo.

04-17-2013, 05:39 PM
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3506009	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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