Chiefs Dolphins working on a trade for offensive tackle Branden Albert - Page 176

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.

**Mav** · 04-22-2013, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BryanBusby

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

Or they can move him to right Tackle. Prolly where he is better suited for anyways.

O.city · 04-22-2013, 07:41 PM

Why would they move on from Monroe? He's been good.

**Mav** · 04-22-2013, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Why would they move on from Monroe? He's been good.

i thought the same thing. He can move.....to right tackle lol.

O.city · 04-22-2013, 07:42 PM

If this is all true, we are in the drivers seat to either get more out of the Albert deal, or get a decent haul on a trade down.

Mother****erJones · 04-22-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

A 4% difference between a 7th year starter and a first year starter.

This stat doesn't make Alex look better, IMO.

Wasn't saying he's better. Just saying he isn't terrible. He's isn't a franchise QB but he's not Matt Cassel.

Hammock Parties · 04-22-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

Wasn't saying he's better. Just saying he isn't terrible. He's isn't a franchise QB but he's not Matt Cassel.

Despite having a similar play style?

Despite the fact he hasn't been as statistically successful?

**The Bad Guy** · 04-22-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Then we should have no problems trading down, right?

I was told the Chiefs just aren't going to take a 2 to drop 6-10 spots. Trading down isn't happening.

O.city · 04-22-2013, 07:46 PM

I never really thought they'd trade down anyway. They just wouldn't have someone give up enough value for it.

Mother****erJones · 04-22-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

Despite having a similar play style?

Despite the fact he hasn't been as statistically successful?

How did matt cassel do last year compared to Alex?

**The Bad Guy** · 04-22-2013, 07:46 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?

It's going to cost Miami more than the 2 2s they have to get into the top 5

**The Bad Guy** · 04-22-2013, 07:47 PM

If you've watched football the last 2 years and you think there's a shred of comparison between Cassel and Alex Smith then you must also think there's a comparison between Akili Smith and Geno.

O.city · 04-22-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

It's going to cost Miami more than the 2 2s they have to get into the top 5

I'm sure, but it's also going to cost them alot to pay Albert what he reportedly wants.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-22-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

I'm sure, but it's also going to cost them alot to pay Albert what he reportedly wants.

Yes but Jeff Ireland needs to win now. Not 2 years from now, right now.

Brianfo · 04-22-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

Despite having a similar play style?

Despite the fact he hasn't been as statistically successful?

More worthless shit. You are a fukn fraud. The rest of CP knows it too. Eat a dick. Oh wait, you already have.

Sassy Squatch · 04-22-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

If you've watched football the last 2 years and you think there's a shred of comparison between Cassel and Alex Smith then you must also think there's a comparison between Akili Smith and Geno.

But but but Stats!!11!11

04-17-2013, 05:39 PM
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3636009	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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