Chiefs Dolphins working on a trade for offensive tackle Branden Albert - Page 19

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.

RunKC · 04-17-2013, 07:28 PM

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Apologies to RunKC, I totally forgot Saffold is playing RT this year.

douche

O.city · 04-17-2013, 07:28 PM

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First year players will likely have their struggles. It's reality. As long as he doesn't get Smith hurt or give up a bunch of sacks and cost us wins it'll be fine. He better be great, no doubt. But that will come in time. Usually.

I guess I just expect more from the first overall pick of the draft.

Setsuna · 04-17-2013, 07:28 PM

Ouch. That's no good.

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First year players will likely have their struggles. It's reality. As long as he doesn't get Smith hurt or give up a bunch of sacks and cost us wins it'll be fine. He better be great, no doubt. But that will come in time. Usually.

LTs don't cost you games nor do they win you games. And that's why you don't draft one #1 overall.

penbrook · 04-17-2013, 07:28 PM

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And for the record, I'm not defending this. I'm not happy about this situation. I want to take Geno and let him sit 2 years. Or even take Jordan number 1.

Im with you.

Messier · 04-17-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by penbook

Eric Fisher is not Tyson Jackson. Joeckel is.

Joeckel is a draft prospect that most have going 15-25 in the first but surprisingly the Chiefs take much higher than rated and he'll end up playing a mediocre level that doesn't surprise too many because, after all he's a reach?

B14ckmon · 04-17-2013, 07:29 PM

I'm going to look like a genius for being the one to start the official Joeckel thread

. Maybe we can get Luke to join CP?

O.city · 04-17-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Messier

Joeckel is a draft prospect that most have going 15-25 in the first but surprisingly the Chiefs take much higher than rated and he'll end up playing a mediocre level that doesn't surprise too many because, after all he's a reach?

He's a prospect some have said would be a mid to late first rounder in a "normal"" draft.

B14ckmon · 04-17-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Messier

Joeckel is a draft prospect that most have going 15-25 in the first but surprisingly the Chiefs take much higher than rated and he'll end up playing a mediocre level that doesn't surprise too many because, after all he's a reach?

This isn't remotely true lol

Mother****erJones · 04-17-2013, 07:30 PM

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I guess I just expect more from the first overall pick of the draft.

I agree, but first year players struggle, even number 1 picks.

**mdchiefsfan** · 04-17-2013, 07:30 PM

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It's wrong to think the first overall pick in the draft should be a top 10 player at his position very early in his career?

If you want to go with this mentality, fine. That then means Reid is drafting a LT he thinks does fit his scheme and should be better, right?

I'm just saying top 10 is relevent to the scheme. If he can't play the scheme, he won't be top 10. Maybe Reid thinks Albert can't do it.

B14ckmon · 04-17-2013, 07:31 PM

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I agree, but first year players struggle, even number 1 picks.

Even Luck had a shitty overrated season.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-17-2013, 07:31 PM

Only the Chiefs would choose to create a hole on the roster that doesn't exist, then use the most valuable pick in franchise history to fill said hole.

O.city · 04-17-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

I agree, but first year players struggle, even number 1 picks.

Struggle? Sure.

"just don't be a liability and be ok etc" No.

We could get that out of Stephenson.

Chiefs Pantalones · 04-17-2013, 07:31 PM

I wish this draft had a Trezelle Jenkins. We'd be set.

**dirk digler** · 04-17-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

I guess I just expect more from the first overall pick of the draft.

You should. The 1st pick in the draft has to be an immediate starter and make an impact. That is the way it is in the new NFL.

04-17-2013, 05:39 PM
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3726009	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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