Dolphins working on a trade for offensive tackle Branden Albert

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

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.

[Ebolapox]

Originally Posted by BossChief

I took the day off and am sitting at home watching NFLN and they just said the Dolphins are willing to give up BOTH second round picks for Albert.

I had to rewind the dvr and listen again to make sure I heard it right and I did.

I wouldn't be pissed if we get both 2s for him and take Fisher...so long as we take a qb to groom with one of the second rounders (or trade up if one of them falls)

yeah, I would be content with that. not happy, but content.

it would be even BETTER if you trade down, pick up ANOTHER second round pick, and pick your QB (there are reasonably good tackles that will go in the second round--hell, pick barrett jones of alabama, who will likely fall to the fourth round due to starting next season on PUP, and go with stephenson/schwartz at tackle this season. remember: barrett jones was an all-american at LT for alabama last year before switching to center) and just freaking pick geno smith or matt barkley.

if dorsey did that, I'd be TOTALLY thrilled

[The Franchise]

I'd be happy with any of these guys in the 2nd round.

Menelik Watson, Florida State
Kyle Long, Oregon
Terron Armstead, Arkansas Pine-Bluff

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by BossChief

I took the day off and am sitting at home watching NFLN and they just said the Dolphins are willing to give up BOTH second round picks for Albert.

I had to rewind the dvr and listen again to make sure I heard it right and I did.

I wouldn't be pissed if we get both 2s for him and take Fisher...so long as we take a qb to groom with one of the second rounders (or trade up if one of them falls)

My ears just perked up. That actually seems reasonably fair, kind of.

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

Even so, running a 4.4 as a CB doesn't give you elite talent.

That's pretty fast for a CB that tall. That combination is rare, if not elite.

[The Franchise]

Best case scenario right now is we get both 2nd round picks for Albert. And we still trade down to get additional picks.

[caligula]

Originally Posted by BossChief

I took the day off and am sitting at home watching NFLN and they just said the Dolphins are willing to give up BOTH second round picks for Albert.

I had to rewind the dvr and listen again to make sure I heard it right and I did.

I wouldn't be pissed if we get both 2s for him and take Fisher...so long as we take a qb to groom with one of the second rounders (or trade up if one of them falls)

while i find it hard to believe, would gladly make trade for both...

[AussieChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by BossChief

I took the day off and am sitting at home watching NFLN and they just said the Dolphins are willing to give up BOTH second round picks for Albert.

I had to rewind the dvr and listen again to make sure I heard it right and I did.

I wouldn't be pissed if we get both 2s for him and take Fisher...so long as we take a qb to groom with one of the second rounders (or trade up if one of them falls)

That....that.....sounds almost..... like an ok deal.

[siberian khatru]

Originally Posted by BossChief

I took the day off and am sitting at home watching NFLN and they just said the Dolphins are willing to give up BOTH second round picks for Albert.

I had to rewind the dvr and listen again to make sure I heard it right and I did.

I wouldn't be pissed if we get both 2s for him and take Fisher...so long as we take a qb to groom with one of the second rounders (or trade up if one of them falls)

No way.

[-King-]

If we can get both 2nd round picks, I won't be upset. Not that I'll like the trade, but I just wont hate it.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

Best case scenario right now is we get both 2nd round picks for Albert. And we still trade down to get additional picks.

Both picks?

What are you smoking? Sounds like we are having enough trouble trying to convince them to give up ONE of their 2nd rnd picks.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

Both picks?

What are you smoking? Sounds like we are having enough trouble trying to convince them to give up ONE of their 2nd rnd picks.

I'm going off the assumption that the NFL Network's discussion has some truth behind it.

[Rausch]

So we have a glaring weakness at RT and we trade off a good player at LT to select another LT and get two 2nd's as compensation?

Don't like.

I love trading for a known and hate trading a known for an unknown.

The only way I'd be ok is if we're able to trade down...

[B14ckmon]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

I'm going off the assumption that the NFL Network's discussion has some truth behind it.

Who was it? The dumb ****s on NFL AM that know little to nothing about the NFL goings ons?

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

They could easily take a LT in the 2nd round. They spent a lot of time at the Oregon pro day.....maybe they liked what they saw in Kyle Long.

Are you suggesting that if we get two seconds, these assholes might take two linemen with them? **** me; what an abortion.
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[bevischief]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

Best case scenario right now is we get both 2nd round picks for Albert. And we still trade down to get additional picks.

This.