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.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

This rookie LT doesn't have to be top 5 at his position. Just don't be ****ing horrible and be a liability.

A rookie LT taken with the first overall pick in the entire draft better be better than " not horrible and not a liability".

Otherwise, it's a bust.

[Mother****erJones]

Originally Posted by O.city

A rookie LT taken with the first overall pick in the entire draft better be better than " not horrible and not a liability".

Otherwise, it's a bust.

I added his first year, my bad. Thought i put that in.

[Simply Red]

Fire Dorsey immediately!

[O.city]

Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

I added his first year, my bad. Thought i put that in.

Doesn't matter.


The first overall pick in the entire draft, better be more than "not a liability". If thats the case, he was overdrafted.

Our rookie LT, should be as good as Kalil was last year. He's billed as a generational LT, so he better be one.

[penbrook]

Clark grow a ****ing pair of balls.

[mdchiefsfan]

Originally Posted by O.city

If Albert is say the 10th best LT, whoever we pick to replace him should be better. So expecting said player to be atleast a top 10 player if not better seems right to me.

Honestly, its tough to say. I HATE having to defend this pick, but this line of thinking is wrong. It is quite possible that Reid feels Albert can't play his scheme at a top 10 level. Time will only tell if he is right.

[Mother****erJones]

Originally Posted by O.city

Doesn't matter.


The first overall pick in the entire draft, better be more than "not a liability". If thats the case, he was overdrafted.

First year players will likely have their struggles. It's reality. As long as he doesn't get Smith hurt or give up a bunch of sacks and cost us wins it'll be fine. He better be great, no doubt. But that will come in time. Usually.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Originally Posted by Inmem58

You think just like Clark Hunt. Let's create a hole and fill it with our #1 pick. It's a money saver baby.

Hunt just spent some coin cleaning house.

[mdchiefsfan]

Originally Posted by O.city

A rookie LT taken with the first overall pick in the entire draft better be better than " not horrible and not a liability".

Otherwise, it's a bust.

To add to my previous post, I agree.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by mdchiefsfan

Honestly, its tough to say. I HATE having to defend this pick, but this line of thinking is wrong. It is quite possible that Reid feels Albert can't play his scheme at a top 10 level. Time will only tell if he is right.

It's wrong to think the first overall pick in the draft should be a top 10 player at his position very early in his career?

If you want to go with this mentality, fine. That then means Reid is drafting a LT he thinks does fit his scheme and should be better, right?

[Sorter]

Apologies to RunKC, I totally forgot Saffold is playing RT this year.

[ILChief]

Originally Posted by O.city

Arguably.

Well I guess anything is arguable but I can't see any rating system in which luck was a top 5 qb

[mdchiefsfan]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Hunt just spent some coin cleaning house.

And will be paying it for a couple years to boot. No one can question Hunt's wallet anymore in my opinion.

[Mother****erJones]

And for the record, I'm not defending this. I'm not happy about this situation. I want to take Geno and let him sit 2 years. Or even take Jordan number 1.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Inmem58

You think just like Clark Hunt. Let's create a hole and fill it with our #1 pick. It's a money saver baby.

You're a dumbass Oompaa Loompaa