Chiefs Dolphins working on a trade for offensive tackle Branden Albert - Page 73

ShowtimeSBMVP · 04:51 PM

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 · 04-18-2013, 06:38 PM

Meh, I just can't get too upset about this. Albert is an above average LT who wants to be paid like a top notch NFL left tackle. I like him and he's good, but he's not great. Using the same argument about him we used for Alex Smith and Geno, we know what Albert is. We don't know what Joeckel or Fisher are at this point. They could be worse, they could be better.

We know they will be cheaper and younger.

If the money we save on this allows us to get Richard Seymour etc, i'm fine iwth it.

Marcellus · 04-18-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Trouble is Alex Smith isn't a good starting QB especially when he is forced to throw the ball, which Reid will do. Its mind blowing how awful he is when he had to throw. He did good playing Martyball style but Andy Reid isn't a Martyball style coach.

Like in the playoffs against NO? Oh wait now you are going to say its because NO defense sucked. You can explain away every positive, I get it.

Here is the beauty of it all, we will get to see right? There is always a reason.

You guys all know exactly what is going to happen so don't bother watching the games.

I am going to watch and see what plays out.

O.city · 04-18-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Like in the playoffs against NO? Oh wait now you are going to say its because NO defense sucked. You can explain away every positive, I get it.

Here is the beauty of it all, we will get to see right? There is always a reason.

You guys all know exactly what is going to happen so don't bother watching the games.

I am going to watch and see what plays out.

Can we stop using that single game. FFS, Tim Tebow threw the ball well against the Steelers once. It's a single game.

There is alot to actually like about Alex Smith in an Andy Reid offense. But enough with the " Like against NO"?

Marcellus · 04-18-2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Can we stop using that single game. FFS, Tim Tebow threw the ball well against the Steelers once. It's a single game.

There is alot to actually like about Alex Smith in an Andy Reid offense. But enough with the " Like against NO"?

Yea that was his only good game. Thanks for enlightening me. Smith has never won a game in his life. I get it.

Sorter · 04-18-2013, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Like in the playoffs against NO? Oh wait now you are going to say its because NO defense sucked. You can explain away every positive, I get it.

More like, his entire career has shown that.

**DaneMcCloud** · 04-18-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Dorsey ****ed up the Alex Smith deal.

Funny. I've never read that once, outside of Chiefsplanet.

O.city · 04-18-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Yea that was his only good game. Thanks for enlightening me. Smith has never won a game in his life. I get it.

Did I ever say any of that?

Jeez, defensive much?

People are splattering off like Alex Smith is this playoff juggernaut. He had a great 4th quarter against the Saints. There is no question he was a "game manager" in SF. They had a great defense and a maul your ass of OL with good RB's. They played to their strengths.

Now, I think he has some really good tools to excel in Andy Reids offense and I'm actually excited about getting him in here. I don't think he's going to be Brady, but he can be successful here.

But FFS, you don't have to jump on everyone in every thread who says a negative thing about a Chief.

**DaneMcCloud** · 04-18-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dayze

Smith will be slightly better than Cassel. That's it. End of discussion.
At best we can hope he cuts down on the picks and can stretch the field more than Matty.

Complete and utter ****ing bullshit.

Do you ****ing people even watch the NFL or do you just take GoChiefs spam as gospel?

penbrook · 04-18-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Funny. I've never read that once, outside of Chiefsplanet.

I think he gave up too much for Alex. Thats the only complaint I have.

ChiefsCountry · 04-18-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Like in the playoffs against NO? Oh wait now you are going to say its because NO defense sucked. You can explain away every positive, I get it.

Here is the beauty of it all, we will get to see right? There is always a reason.

You guys all know exactly what is going to happen so don't bother watching the games.

I am going to watch and see what plays out.

I'll watch every game, attend every home game and root for them every game day, and bitch moan all week for being idiots as I have for the past 20+ years.

Saccopoo · 04-18-2013, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Urc Burry

I'm against taking a LT first as much as anyone...BUT if Albert is indeed gone you have no choice. I did like what I saw from Stephenson, but not enough to go into the season with him as the starter. And I prefer Joeckel over Fisher

The thing is, you haven't seen jack shit from either Joeckel or Fisher. Neither of those guys have played a down in the NFL and Joeckel is coming from a pure spread system and Fisher is from a FBS school. That's going to equate to a shit ton of required learning. Hell, it's taken an elite prospect like Okung three years to "get it" at the NFL level and neither of these guys have that level of upside. Not even close.

You better hope to hell that Stephenson is the starter at one of the tackle spots along with Branden Albert or Alex Smith is going to get absolutely hammered this next season.

Marcellus · 04-18-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ponderception

More like, his entire career has shown that.

**** it lets just forfeit the season right?

I mean a guy who has played better and better over the last 3 years deserves a giant ass ****ing right?

No 29 year old player has ever continued to improve.

Reid has a shitty history developing QB's.

Geno is a lock as a HOF player.

The new regime has shown they are clueless, especially when it comes to QB's.

**** it. Lets just trash the place, anyone with me? Lets burn Arrowhead to the ground since we all know this team is destined for utter failure and 10-6 at absolute best.

O.city · 04-18-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

The thing is, you haven't seen jack shit from either Joeckel or Fisher. Neither of those guys have played a down in the NFL and Joeckel is coming from a pure spread system and Fisher is from a FBS school. That's going to equate to a shit ton of required learning. Hell, it's taken an elite prospect like Okung three years to "get it" at the NFL level and neither of these guys have that level of upside. Not even close.

You better hope to hell that Stephenson is the starter at one of the tackle spots along with Branden Albert or Alex Smith is going to get absolutely hammered this next season.

We've used the same argument for Geno over Alex Smith. Now we can't use it for Joeckel or Fisher over Albert?

**DaneMcCloud** · 04-18-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dayze

Dude. He will not be much better than Cassel . Better,.....but not by leaps and bounds,

More bullshit

O.city · 04-18-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

**** it lets just forfeit the season right?

I mean a guy who has played better and better over the last 3 years deserves a giant ass ****ing right?

No 29 year old player has ever continued to improve.

Reid has a shitty history developing QB's.

Geno is a lock as a HOF player.

The new regime has shown they are clueless, especially when it comes to QB's.

**** it. Lets just trash the place, anyone with me? Lets burn Arrowhead to the ground since we all know this team is destined for utter failure and 10-6 at absolute best.

Good lord.

04-17-2013, 05:39 PM
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3516009	Branden Albert trade won’t happen unless he lowers his price Branden Albert trade won’t happen unless he lowers his price Posted by Michael David Smith on April 21, 2013, 6:46 PM EDT Branden Albert AP 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. Last edited by ShowtimeSBMVP; 04-21-2013 at 04:51 PM..
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O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $2574064	Meh, I just can't get too upset about this. Albert is an above average LT who wants to be paid like a top notch NFL left tackle. I like him and he's good, but he's not great. Using the same argument about him we used for Alex Smith and Geno, we know what Albert is. We don't know what Joeckel or Fisher are at this point. They could be worse, they could be better. We know they will be cheaper and younger. If the money we save on this allows us to get Richard Seymour etc, i'm fine iwth it.
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