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.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by -King-

So the players I listed were elite players during those years? Eric Berry was elite last year?

Stating that Pro Bowls don't matter is outright ****ing dumb.

Endorsement deals, whether local or national, contractual escalators and so on all become factors when a player earns Pro Bowl status.

JFC.

[penbrook]

Joeckel wasnt even the best tackle on his team.

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by caligula

so, the dolphins (who drafted a first round QB last year) are getting a starting left tackle (proven veteran) for a low 2nd

and we're getting a rookie starting tackle for the #1 pick in the draft, while spending a high second round pick (and more) on a QB who was a back up


and this isn't ****ing reeruned because why?

But hey ! At least we will get a QB with that 2nd rd pick Ya think ? Stay tuned

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by penbook

Joeckel wasnt even the best tackle on his team.

That's fabulous insight, Mort jr.

[Setsuna]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Didn't know fixed it with just a pic link

That's right crackerjack! BOW DOWN!

[-King-]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Stating that Pro Bowls don't matter is outright ****ing dumb.

Endorsement deals, whether local or national, contractual escalators and so on all become factors when a player earns Pro Bowl status.

JFC.

Once a-****ing-gain...that has NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CONTEXT OF THIS ARGUMENT!

Why the hell would endorsement deals matter to us?

Answer the question, was Eric Berry elite last year?

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by -King-

Once a-****ing-gain...that has NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CONTEXT OF THIS ARGUMENT!

Why the hell would endorsement deals matter to us?

Answer the question, was Eric Berry elite last year?

According the NFL players, coaches, writers and fans, the answer is an unequivocal "No".

No amount of PFF stats or rationalizations will make that answer change.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

According the NFL players, coaches, writers and fans, the answer is an unequivocal "No".

No amount of PFF stats or rationalizations will make that answer change.

So why did he make the probowl?

Thats the whole point of this argument. Making the PB doesn't mean you are elite or not.

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by -King-

Oh...sounds like the Texas A&M offense. Guess we shouldn't draft Joeckel.

Actually he had a lot of success in that system against he best DL/pass rushers in the nation. Probably why they like him so much.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by -King-

So why did he make the probowl?

Thats the whole point of this argument. Making the PB doesn't mean you are elite or not.

He was an alternate.

And yes, if a player makes the Pro Bowl as a starter, for all intents and purposes, those players are considered "Elite".

Or is there another way you'd like to determine elite players in the NFL that you'd like to share with the NFL?

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by RunKC

I guarantee Joeckel and Fisher are better in their first 5 years than Albert.

They are both gonna be top 10 LT's in the near future.

I doubt it, Joeckel has topped out already, and will get anally raped and if he's the 1st overall pick it's most likely he won't be able to handle the massive backlash he'll receive from Arrowhead when he ****s up epically.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

He was an alternate.

And yes, if a player makes the Pro Bowl as a starter, for all intents and purposes, those players are considered "Elite".

Or is there another way you'd like to determine elite players in the NFL that you'd like to share with the NFL?

He was not an alternate.


And dude, you've just become a clown this year. You have no opinions of your own.

You seriously watched all 16 chiefs games last year and thought Eric Berry played at elite level?

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by -King-

He was not an alternate.


And dude, you've just become a clown this year. You have no opinions of your own.

You seriously watched all 16 chiefs games last year and thought Eric Berry played at elite level?

Berry was not a alternate.

Houston and Flowers were. However no CB got injured so he couldnt go.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

@ KC. Why should I expect less? It's what this franchise does.
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[Sweet Daddy Hate]

**** it: I've said it before and I'll say it again; go ahead and put a rook on Alice's blindside. Do it. Make my ****ing day.
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