Dolphins working on a trade for offensive tackle Branden Albert

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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.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Smith isn't going to crawl into a fetal position or take phantom sacks.

He takes more sacks than anyone else in the NFL. So, yes he is.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by penbook

No one will care but PFcentral is reporting we are still trying to sign Albert long term despite him talking to the Dolphins.

If we wanted made up rumors, we could just go grab an Athan report.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

He had a mediocre arm and horrible foot work. He also forced many of his throws and was inaccurate beyond 15 yards. His delivery was a little funky as well and he didn't have but a single season as a starter on a team that was absolutely loaded around him.

It was just like Jimmy Clausen, people around here got all jacked up about his stats and success at the college level in a system(s) that catered to elevating the QB/passing game stats.

Really?

I mean, really?

[RunKC]

I don't think there is any reason not to think that Alex Smith can't have his Matt Cassel 2010 season this Fall.

We play some downright pathetic teams this year. Raiders twice, Titans, Bills, Eagles, Jags, Cleveland, Buffalo.

And we play all the tough teams at home.

[RunKC]

The Bad Guy, in your opinion, what do you think we should/will get for Albert from Miami?

[O.city]

Originally Posted by RunKC

I don't think there is any reason not to think that Alex Smith can't have his Matt Cassel 2010 season this Fall.

We play some downright pathetic teams this year. Raiders twice, Titans, Bills, Eagles, Jags, Cleveland, Buffalo.

And we play all the tough teams at home.

Yet, we are drafting before ALL those teams.

But, I think we win 12 this year, so yeah you are probably right.

[Cannibal]

GoChiefs needs to quit being a nattering naybob of negativity...

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

The playoff run he played pretty good and made the plays when he needed to. Then Jets got stupid gave him the big contract and went away from his strengths. Combined with a nutty head coach and roster depleted, its pretty clear what happened in New York and its not all on Sanchez.

Sorry, most of it is his fault. It's a comedy of errors when he plays. He's inaccurate, he's obviously a shit leader, and needs just about everything to go right for him to succeed.

He's shit. Before, he was just masked with some really good cologne. But underneath? Still shit.

[O.city]

It was pretty fun aroudn here when Clay was a positive influence.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by RunKC

The Bad Guy, in your opinion, what do you think we should/will get for Albert from Miami?

I think they should get the higher 2nd rounder, but for a guy who I thought was gone from here, I'd take the later one if push came to shove.

[Ming the Merciless]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Smith isn't going to crawl into a fetal position or take phantom sacks.

Smith isn't going to fumble constantly nor is he a deer in the headlights.

Need I go on?

no because you obviously havent seen how many sacks smith takes or how often he fumbles over his career...its apparent youre just going by the last season and a half, the same mistake I made by looking at 2010 cassel and thinking that he could do better

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Pawnmower

no because you obviously havent seen how many sacks smith takes or how often he fumbles over his career...its apparent youre just going by the last season and a half, the same mistake I made by looking at 2010 cassel and thinking that he could do better

So, the "real" Alex Smith is the guy from 2005-2010?

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I think they should get the higher 2nd rounder, but for a guy who I thought was gone from here, I'd take the later one if push came to shove.

Just the 2nd?

I'd be really pushing for a late round pick as well, given this draft's depth IMO. Probably not feasible, but I'd like it.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

So, the "real" Alex Smith is the guy from 2005-2010?

Yet to be determined. I hope not. I'm banking on the previous 2 years.

Hence my 12-4 prediction.

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I think they should get the higher 2nd rounder, but for a guy who I thought was gone from here, I'd take the later one if push came to shove.

I hope we get that high pick in the 2nd.

I honestly think we are going to take another WR with that pick. Both these guys are notorious for it.

If not a WR, I think a DL like Sly Williams could be an option.