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.

[The Franchise]

Dorsey needs to prove his worth with any trades today. That Alex Smith trade wasn't good at all. If he can come back and rape Ireland in a trade.....he'll be ok. If he gets bent over and accepts the #54 pick....I'll hope he never makes a trade again.

[caligula]

we need the 42

throw in a 4th next year


i'll ignore the fact that the Dolphins are balking at spending a 2nd on a tackle while we're waiting to spend a first....gross

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by SNR

He's not going to go into the season with some shitdick at LT for Tannehill.

He's got two options: Pay out the ass for a top draft pick or pay out the ass to Albert and give up the necessary compensation to the Chiefs.

At this point it might make more sense for him to go to 1.1 and take Joeckel.

Either way, he's ****ed.

Take Menelik Watson at 12. Actually they should probably trade down a little into the late teens, early 20s and take him there.

Or cross his fingers and hope for Lane Johnson to slide to 12. If I were Ireland, that's what I'd do. The Chiefs will still take 42 for Albert at that point; why pull the trigger before you know you have to?

If I'm Ireland, I either get him for 54 or I let the first round play out.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Take Menelik Watson at 12. Actually they should probably trade down a little into the late teens, early 20s and take him there.

Or cross his fingers and hope for Lane Johnson to slide to 12. If I were Ireland, that's what I'd do. The Chiefs will still take 42 for Albert at that point; why pull the trigger before you know you have to?

If I'm Ireland, I either get him for 54 or I let the first round play out.

This is the real Jeff Ireland though.....not you. I'm sure he's panicking right now.

[oldandslow]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Take Menelik Watson at 12. Actually they should probably trade down a little into the late teens, early 20s and take him there.

Or cross his fingers and hope for Lane Johnson to slide to 12. If I were Ireland, that's what I'd do. The Chiefs will still take 42 for Albert at that point; why pull the trigger before you know you have to?

If I'm Ireland, I either get him for 54 or I let the first round play out.

Eagles will take Johnson...Watson or trade 42 for Albert is the choice. I would prolly just take Watson.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

This is the real Jeff Ireland though.....not you. I'm sure he's panicking right now.

At the same time, he's negotiating with the guy that just gave up #34 and a conditional 2nd for Alex Smith.

They're both probably bidding against themselves right now.

"I demand you give me your third round pick, Jeff"

"No way, John, I'm sending you 52"

"Look, don't make me play hardball here, just give me your 4th"

"**** you, John...you'll take 12 and like it."

And suddenly Andy Reid walks in to tell them both that it's Sunday and the draft has been over for hours. They both have a big laugh.

I hate the Chiefs.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

This is the real Jeff Ireland though.....not you. I'm sure he's panicking right now.

This.


Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.

[Mother****erJones]

Bend over Jeff! It's going in dry

[The Bad Guy]

So Ireland will pay the 9 million but parting with one of his 2 2nd rounders is too much for a tackle you are already willing to pay more than a guy you drafted at 1.1?

Yeah, sorry Ben Violin or whatever your name is, that story reeeks of made up garbage.

[Mother****erJones]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

So Ireland will pay the 9 million but parting with one of his 2 2nd rounders is too much for a tackle you are already willing to pay more than a guy you drafted at 1.1?

Yeah, sorry Ben Violin or whatever your name is, that story reeeks of made up garbage.

Shows what a ****in idiot he is and funny how everyone in the media says so.

[the Talking Can]

in spite of our first pick being pretty certain - fisher - this draft is still basically up in the air at every pick...

[ChiefsCountry]

Originally Posted by the Talking Can

in spite of our first pick being pretty certain - fisher - this draft is still basically up in the air at every pick...

You get tired of the other one?

[Chiefnj2]

I still think Miami has the upper hand.

[the Talking Can]

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

You get tired of the other one?

yeah, it sucks being a noob

i thought i'd retire the can, but I can't go through the draft without links

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by SNR

#42 or go fist a cow, Jeff.

This.