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.

[Deberg_1990]

Wonder if they target a QB with the 2nd they get back?

[MahiMike]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

The Fisher prediction is just my guess and not based on any concrete info. Just what Reid has liked from his OTs in the past.

I'd heard Geoff Schwartz reminds him of Welbourne.

Based on what you said about Albert not being flexible, I too think now they'll go with Fisher. He said he was ok with left or right tackle.

[Hoover]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Wonder if they target a QB with the 2nd they get back?

I hope not. If we are not going to take a QB at 1.1 why in the hell would we take one in the second round? Lets get a safety, ILB, or TE.

[ILChief]

Originally Posted by COchief

It was mainly about his T-rex arms buddy, I can't bring myself to look up two guys arm length, but I thought his were at least 3-4 inches shorter than Fisher and plus I think he has pretty much tapped out his potential. Fisher is nasty and is no where near his ceiling yet. As dumb as it may seem, long arms really do help or hurt that position. Just my preference, Joker may end up being better.

According to nfl.com, fishers arms are 1/2 inch longer than joeckels

[mcaj22]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

The Fisher prediction is just my guess and not based on any concrete info. Just what Reid has liked from his OTs in the past.

I'd heard Geoff Schwartz reminds him of Welbourne.

you think that 9 million or whatever Albert clears they will target a (or some) FAs?

could they bring in a guy like Tyson Clabo (hes 6'6'' 320 lbs, like Reid likes) or sign some guys like Richard Seymour or Karlos Dansby, Im spit balling examples, just that 9 million can get you one or two or three veterans that are waiting for the market to show itself after the draft obviously.

[cockeyes]

Getting a high second for Albert would be good. We'd have basically gotten our QB for free and we get younger, healthier, and probably better at tackle.

[Hoover]

I think the cap space created by a Albert trade would be used to help us in future years. Anyone we would sign now would get a very minimal and short term deal IMO.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by Hoover

I hope not. If we are not going to take a QB at 1.1 why in the hell would we take one in the second round? Lets get a safety, ILB, or TE.

From what I heard form MCShay this morning Geno could still be there the top of the 2nd round.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Hoover

I think the cap space created by a Albert trade would be used to help us in future years. Anyone we would sign now would get a very minimal and short term deal IMO.

Don't we only save about 4-5million a year?

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by cockeyes

Getting a high second for Albert would be good. We'd have basically gotten our QB for free and we get younger, healthier, and probably better at tackle.

Nice fresh perspective instead of the usual nonsense "Dorsey is an idiot for giving up a 2nd for Smith!" , "Dorsey is an idiot for only getting a 2nd for Albert!!"

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

From what I heard form MCShay this morning Geno could still be there the top of the 2nd round.

I'd bet my left nut that doesn't happen.

[COchief]

Originally Posted by ILChief

According to nfl.com, fishers arms are 1/2 inch longer than joeckels

Yeah, you're completely right. Apparently I don't know what I was talking about. I thought there was some measurable that J was clearly lacking that Fisher wasn't. Also thought J was shorter than he is.

Still prefer Fisher due to nastiness and potential, just my opinion.

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

From what I heard form MCShay this morning Geno could still be there the top of the 2nd round.

I cant quite put my finger on why he doesnt excite alot of teams? Admittedly, hes not a sure fire #1 prospect, but hes good enough to be selected in the 1st round somewhere.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

I'd bet my left nut that doesn't happen.

I highly doubt it though he said that if he slips out of the top 10 then all the QB's could easily slide to the 2nd round as no team 11-32 needs a QB.

From what we have seen and heard it is possible he slips past 10 and then who knows.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

I highly doubt it though he said that if he slips out of the top 10 then all the QB's could easily slide to the 2nd round as no team 11-32 needs a QB.

From what we have seen and heard it is possible he slips past 10 and then who knows.

I would then think a team trades up into the 1st for him before he slides that far. I still highly doubt he gets out of the top 10 though.