Chiefs PFT take on Albert and his twitter account - Page 17

**FRCDFED** · 03-07-2013, 01:53 PM

Branden Albert bids farewell to Twitter

Posted by Mike Florio on March 7, 2013, 8:58 AM EST

It came with much less fanfare than Arian Foster’s recent exit from the 140-character social media platform. But in the end the result was the same.

Chiefs left tackle Branden Albert has abandoned Twitter.

The pulling of the plug came in the hours after Albert expressed defiance regarding the possibility of moving to right tackle, following the unexpected release of starter Eric Winston.

Starting with “nope” regarding the possibility of moving to “you damn right” regarding his reluctance to be anything other than a left tackle, Albert drew a clear, deep line in the sand.

Thus, as of this posting, and as several of you have pointed out, Albert’s page is completely gone.

Chances are that Albert’s agent contacted the player with something along the lines of “what in the hell are you doing?” before explaining that Albert was setting the stage for either looking weak by later going along with whatever the coaching staff tells him to do or engaging in conduct detrimental to the team by refusing to follow orders.

There’s also a chance that, if Albert doesn’t sign his one-year franchise tender, the Chiefs will eventually rescind it. Coach Andy Reid did that twice in Philly, with defensive tackle Corey Simon in 2005 and linebacker Jeremiah Trotter three years before that. If the tag is removed at any time after the draft, Albert will have a hard time getting paid a lot of money to play any position on the football field in 2013.

So, basically, the social-media monster known meekly as Twitter has claimed another victim.

Like the rest of us, Albert knew the risks. And yet all too many of us eventually give in to the impulses that result in 140 or fewer characters we’ll never be able to fully live down

-King- · 04-15-2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Quarterback hurries, run blocking. If the RT you're playing on the opposite end of is a sieve, the LT's numbers are going to be skewed.

I'm not saying Albert doesn't pass an eye test, I'm saying that I can't use strictly sacks to evaluate them.

I cant find the one for 2012 but according to PFF, he was top 10 in QB pressures last year.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/02/20/2011-pass-blocking-efficiency-offensive-tackles/
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**Rausch** · 04-15-2013, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

I want Tyler Wilson on this team as much as I want Tyrann Mathieu on this team - not even in the slightest.

I wake up some nights in a cold sweat after hearing we've taken Bray in the 2nd round.

It's like selecting Rosie O'donnell to represent women's rights and then I have to listen to my wife scream and yell for 30+ years...

patteeu · 04-15-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by -King-

I cant find the one for 2012 but according to PFF, he was top 10 in QB pressures last year.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blo...nsive-tackles/
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One problem with both number of sacks allowed and number of pressures is that neither of them take into account that Albert was only a part-timer last year. You need to look at those measures on a per pass blocking snap basis to compare to other players (Albert was still pretty good on those two measures last year).

But that's still a fairly narrow view into Albert's effectiveness.

**Rausch** · 04-15-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

One problem with both number of sacks allowed and number of pressures is that neither of them take into account that Albert was only a part-timer last year. You need to look at those measures on a per pass blocking snap basis to compare to other players (Albert was still pretty good on those two measures last year).

But that's still a fairly narrow view into Albert's effectiveness.

And that's not even taking into consideration that he protected the two worst starting QB's in the league (he did.)

**Bowser** · 04-15-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

I wake up some nights in a cold sweat after hearing we've taken Bray in the 2nd round.

It's like selecting Rosie O'donnell to represent women's rights and then I have to listen to my wife scream and yell for 30+ years...

Your mind is ill. Seek help, immediately.

**The Franchise** · 04-15-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

And that's not even taking into consideration that he protected the two worst starting QB's in the league (he did.)

And with a rookie LG next to him.

BigCatDaddy · 04-15-2013, 10:54 AM

People yearn for the days of Jordan Black and Damien McIntosh.

**Rausch** · 04-15-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

And with a rookie LG next to him.

Who was ****ing 'turrible.

Just Turrible...

B14ckmon · 04-15-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

And that's not even taking into consideration that he protected the two worst starting QB's in the league (he did.)

Or the fact that the Chiefs were towards the BOTTOM in the league in passing attempts and towards the TOP in rushing attempts.

Your lack of passing offense is making you overrate Albert.

patteeu · 04-15-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

And that's not even taking into consideration that he protected the two worst starting QB's in the league (he did.)

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

And with a rookie LG next to him.

Both of those things are true, but excuses don't make a strong case that Albert is special as opposed to merely above average.

-King- · 04-15-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

One problem with both number of sacks allowed and number of pressures is that neither of them take into account that Albert was only a part-timer last year. You need to look at those measures on a per pass blocking snap basis to compare to other players (Albert was still pretty good on those two measures last year).

But that's still a fairly narrow view into Albert's effectiveness.

Its not that hard to find snaps played stats. That link I posted gave the number of pass block snaps. Albert gave up 24 pressures on 545 pass blocks.
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BigCatDaddy · 04-15-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

Both of those things are true, but excuses don't make a strong case that Albert is special as opposed to merely above average.

Nobody is punching his ticket to Canton. Most are merely point out he's a top 5-10 LT and replacing him or moving him doesn't seem to be the best way to upgrade the team.

Mother****erJones · 04-15-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by B14ckmon

Or the fact that the Chiefs were towards the BOTTOM in the league in passing attempts and towards the TOP in rushing attempts.

Your lack of passing offense is making you overrate Albert.

Not when our QBs hold the ball twice as long.

B14ckmon · 04-15-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

Not when our QBs hold the ball twice as long.

Twice as long as who?

Mother****erJones · 04-15-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by B14ckmon

Twice as long as who?

As a normal QB in this league.

03-07-2013, 01:53 PM
FRCDFED Line'em up Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: somewhere out there Casino cash: $9326297	PFT take on Albert and his twitter account Branden Albert bids farewell to Twitter Posted by Mike Florio on March 7, 2013, 8:58 AM EST It came with much less fanfare than Arian Foster’s recent exit from the 140-character social media platform. But in the end the result was the same. Chiefs left tackle Branden Albert has abandoned Twitter. The pulling of the plug came in the hours after Albert expressed defiance regarding the possibility of moving to right tackle, following the unexpected release of starter Eric Winston. Starting with “nope” regarding the possibility of moving to “you damn right” regarding his reluctance to be anything other than a left tackle, Albert drew a clear, deep line in the sand. Thus, as of this posting, and as several of you have pointed out, Albert’s page is completely gone. Chances are that Albert’s agent contacted the player with something along the lines of “what in the hell are you doing?” before explaining that Albert was setting the stage for either looking weak by later going along with whatever the coaching staff tells him to do or engaging in conduct detrimental to the team by refusing to follow orders. There’s also a chance that, if Albert doesn’t sign his one-year franchise tender, the Chiefs will eventually rescind it. Coach Andy Reid did that twice in Philly, with defensive tackle Corey Simon in 2005 and linebacker Jeremiah Trotter three years before that. If the tag is removed at any time after the draft, Albert will have a hard time getting paid a lot of money to play any position on the football field in 2013. So, basically, the social-media monster known meekly as Twitter has claimed another victim. Like the rest of us, Albert knew the risks. And yet all too many of us eventually give in to the impulses that result in 140 or fewer characters we’ll never be able to fully live down
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