Chiefs Dolphins working on a trade for offensive tackle Branden Albert - Page 295

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.

caligula · 04-24-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by oldandslow

I would argue Joe Flacco is pedestrian and but for a Denver Corner's massive screw up would be looked at in an entirely different light.

dude is a dropped pass in the endzone from two straight superbowls

and he's been the best player in the playoffs, on any team, for basically two years....

sorry, much like 'recent' doesn't mean 'a decade,' that is not pedestrian

Marcellus · 04-24-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PGM

His playoff record says otherwise. This place is ****ing wierd.

His playoff record includes several wins with a 30 or lower QBR and as stated before his receivers making circus catches.

Do you remember the Brett Favre MNF game after his dad died? Do you remember the absolute ridiculous shit he was getting away with in that game because his receivers made once in a lifetime catches to bail him out?

Flacco had that game the entire post season.

Fat Elvis · 04-24-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

It's not stupid to point out that several teams recently have won Super Bowls with subpar LTs.

Dumping Albert for Fisher is monumentally reeruned, and nothing changes that.

All four OTs in the Super Bowl this year were first round picks.

Marcellus · 04-24-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by caligula

dude is a dropped pass in the endzone from two straight superbowls

and he's been the best player in the playoffs, on any team, for basically two years....

sorry, much like 'recent' doesn't mean 'a decade,' that is not pedestrian

and go away. Yes there was one dropped pass last year that ****ed him. Boldin made up for every wrong a QB has ever been done this last post season.

Feel free to remember just what you want though.

O.city · 04-24-2013, 07:46 PM

Flacco isn't elite.

But they've built the offense around his strengths so that when they hit, they hit big plays. Again, to bring up DJ's LN (who's made some really great points this offseason, IMO, so touche), Flacco isn't very accurate intermediate to short, but throws a great deep ball. Therefor, throw the deep ball a ton. Go get guys who can catch said deep ball.

By throwing it deep, you only have to hit a fraction of the percentage of the time to hit big plays.

Pasta Little Brioni · 04-24-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

His playoff record includes several wins with a 30 or lower QBR and as stated before his receivers making circus catches.

Do you remember the Brett Favre MNF game after his dad died? Do you remember the absolute ridiculous shit he was getting away with in that game because his receivers made once in a lifetime catches to bail him out?

Flacco had that game the entire post season.

Sorry man, I turned a new leaf on Flacco after the Denver game this year and that was before the pants shitting by the Donks at the end. Hell, I pretty much called him going into Pile High and winning that game even though everyone thought Donks had it in the bag. He should have TWO consecutive road victories over Tom Terrific. One is impressive enough. Sure, I don't think he's in the elite class, he's inconsistent, but overall a good QB.

O.city · 04-24-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

and go away. Yes there was one dropped pass last year that ****ed him. Boldin made up for every wrong a QB has ever been done this last post season.

Feel free to remember just what you want though.

This is just not right.

Boldin did make some really good catches, but Flacco gave him the chances.

ChiefsCountry · 04-24-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Marty said Reid was high on Matt Scott.

Fisher, Alonso and Scott would be great.

Hudler_Rex · 04-24-2013, 07:48 PM

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Hammock Parties · 04-24-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

All four OTs in the Super Bowl this year were first round picks.

And how many of them were drafted by teams that already had good left tackles?

How many were picked 1.1?

How many times do I have to bash your skull in with logic clubs: THIS IS A BAD IDEA. IT ****ING SUCKS FOR OUR TEAM.

caligula · 04-24-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

and go away. Yes there was one dropped pass last year that ****ed him. Boldin made up for every wrong a QB has ever been done this last post season.

Feel free to remember just what you want though.

Flacco has the most playoff road wins of any QB ever

he took his team to the AFC Championship two years ago
this year he won a superbowl and was the mvp

shove pedestrian up your ass....you clown

Marcellus · 04-24-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

This is just not right.

Boldin did make some really good catches, but Flacco gave him the chances.

Wait and see how good Flacco is from here on out. Then talk to me.

The Ravens simply signed him to one of the worst contracts in NFL history and it will play out.

Molitoth · 04-24-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

Are we just going to deliberately define 'recently' as the day before yesterday, or something? Brad Johnson has as many Super Bowl wins as Peyton Manning.

Really, lol.

O.city · 04-24-2013, 07:51 PM

Flacco is the perfect example of, you get the QB you want, whatever his flaws may be and you put the perfect system for him to succeed around him.

Pasta Little Brioni · 04-24-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

And how many of them were drafted by teams that already had good left tackles?

How many were picked 1.1?

How many times do I have to bash your skull in with logic clubs: THIS IS A BAD IDEA. IT ****ING SUCKS FOR OUR TEAM.

Jerkel's Reckoning?

04-17-2013, 05:39 PM
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3516009	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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O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $2584064	Flacco isn't elite. But they've built the offense around his strengths so that when they hit, they hit big plays. Again, to bring up DJ's LN (who's made some really great points this offseason, IMO, so touche), Flacco isn't very accurate intermediate to short, but throws a great deep ball. Therefor, throw the deep ball a ton. Go get guys who can catch said deep ball. By throwing it deep, you only have to hit a fraction of the percentage of the time to hit big plays.
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