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.

[Just Passin' By]

Originally Posted by Brock

Piolee never made a move where you didn't get chinnuts.

I'm here talking about the Chiefs taking or not taking the QB/LT at #1, which has nothing to do with Piolee, and you're posting this sort of stupid shit.

Congratulations.

[penbrook]

PFCentral is saying Chargers are willing to pay Albert the contract he wants.

Also said if we trade back we could take Sheldon Richardson.

[penbrook]

Also on NFL Network they showed the Chiefs War Room with Dorsey and Reid and everybody else in there and in the background they showed Oregons logo in the background on the TV.

[O.city]

Mike Jurecki ‏@mikejurecki 8s
Hearing Cards have discussed OT Brandon Albert, over the wknd his agent had talks w/ Dolphins, those have stalled & KC wants a second rd pk.

[O.city]

Admittedly, I'm not that high on Albert. I dont' think he's irreplaceable and I woudln't pay him what he's asking for.

If they think Joeckel has all pro upside, make the move. Save the money, get younger, etc. But be sure and get a second round pick back, cause there are going to be some immediate starters.

[ChiefAshhole20]

Originally Posted by O.city

Mike Jurecki ‏@mikejurecki 8s
Hearing Cards have discussed OT Brandon Albert, over the wknd his agent had talks w/ Dolphins, those have stalled & KC wants a second rd pk.

I think that could be a solid move for Ariz, I think Albert is just as good if not better than Lane Johnson. Than they could use that first on a playmaker or pass rusher. Do they have the cap space though?

[O.city]

If Arizona doesn't want Albert, I'd take their first round pick, second this year and a pick next year to move down to 7.

Then I'd take Sheldon Richardson.

[caligula]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

All on the road, IIRC.

I think he's over 60% completion and something like 9:2 TD:INT. And a 4-2 record.

at the Patriots, to go to the AFC Championship game:

3 tds
0 ints
88.8 QBR
127.3 QB rating

he won the game

but we 'should have' drafted Cassel, to avoid the franchise ending risk of drafting a QB...according to pioli's cock holster

[penbrook]

Yea Sheldon Richardson if we trade down.

Dude is a beast plus hes homegrown.

[bigjosh]

the speculation is driving me insane. 3 more days..... 3 more days.....

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Jeez, so we are still talking about that POS Marky Baywatch?

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by bigjosh006

the speculation is driving me insane. 3 more days..... 3 more days.....

John Clayton said today that we will trade Albert on draft day to the dolphins.

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by bigjosh006

the speculation is driving me insane. 3 more days..... 3 more days.....

Not I, it's either a lateral or worse move at LT or swinging for the fences on potential

[ChiefAshhole20]

Originally Posted by O.city

If Arizona doesn't want Albert, I'd take their first round pick, second this year and a pick next year to move down to 7.

Then I'd take Sheldon Richardson.

Why would teams trade for the higher price of the 1st pick when they can trade with Oakland, who is willing to trade, would be cheaper, and when most likely one of the big 2 will still be around? Just my thought process about us trading down in general.

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

Not I, it's either a lateral or worse move at LT or swinging for the fences on potential

I dont believe any report out there in this month besides Glazers.