Chiefs PFT take on Albert and his twitter account - Page 12

**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

aturnis · 04-15-2013, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

How? Wouldn't he have to renegotiate a long term deal first? You think a team would risk giving up a draft pick and signing him when there is only his franchise tender in place?

Numbers t to mention the trade/sign would have to happen between pick one and the early 2nd round. The Chiefs obviously want someone in the early 2nd round area, otherwise they wouldn't be so concerned about it.

Also, we never actually wanted to give up the 2nd for A. Smith. We offered one of our thirds, and Buffalo offered a 2nd so we had to pay up...

Ace Gunner · 04-15-2013, 08:47 AM

Here is Branden Albert's AV career ratings;

Notice he has not improved much. That's because he has not improved. Only a homer would defend that.

Dante84 · 04-15-2013, 08:48 AM

I fully expect it to be the Dolphins.

Who are some other candidates?

It would need to be a team in the top half of the second round; who is LT needy and likely to miss out on the top 2-3 LT's.

-King- · 04-15-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Why are we so sure fisher or joeckel won't be better? Maybe yet don't like Albert at lt in a pass happy offense.

Because Albert does things like allow 5.5 sacks per year. 1 more than Joe Thomas.

So unless Joeckel or Fisher are going to be better than Thomas, they're not much of an upgrade if any from Albert.

Hell, they could turn out to be Jason Smith or Robert Gallery.
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**Rausch** · 04-15-2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Because Albert does things like allow 5.5 sacks per year. 1 more than Joe Thomas.

So unless Joeckel or Fisher are going to be better than Thomas, they're not much of an upgrade if any from Albert.

Hell, they could turn out to be Jason Smith or Robert Gallery.
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Best case we get a top 10 LT at 1.

We already have one...

**Rausch** · 04-15-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by philfree

I put Albert with all the other players that have been on this team over the last 5-6 years. He's a decent LT but he's not great and he's been part of the perennial losing.

Completely disagree.

He's that guy that hovers around pro bowl level and keeps missing out because of our QB/record and the clear dominant players in the conference.

He's not all pro level - he has played to a pro bowl level.

BigRock · 04-15-2013, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Has Albert been given permission to negotiate with other teams? Nobody is giving up a 2nd round pick and 9 mil for a 1 year contract.

Didn't they give him the non-exclusive tag? If so, he can talk to anyone.

**buddha** · 04-15-2013, 09:03 AM

Bye Brandon

Ace Gunner · 04-15-2013, 09:03 AM

you folks are hilarious today. Albert gives up so few sacks because the rest of this OL has been easy pickins. JFC do you not understand attacking strategies.

Miami NEEDS an LT and wont give a 2nd round pick for Albert.

When Albert first got on twitter bitching about not being moved to LG it was because this staff wants his pussy playing LG and they want a real LT.

**Rausch** · 04-15-2013, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzz_TinBalls

you folks are hilarious today. Albert gives up so few sacks because the rest of this OL has been easy pickins. JFC do you not understand attacking strategies.

Miami NEEDS an LT and wont give a 2nd round pick for Albert.

When Albert first got on twitter bitching about not being moved to LG it was because this staff wants his pussy playing LG and they want a real LT.

I thought he didn't want to play RT...

-King- · 04-15-2013, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by philfree

I put Albert with all the other players that have been on this team over the last 5-6 years. He's a decent LT but he's not great and he's been part of the
perennial losing.

Yeah, that's why we should also get rid of Flowers, Charles, DJ, and Hali. All have been part of the perennial losing.
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-King- · 04-15-2013, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzz_TinBalls

you folks are hilarious today. Albert gives up so few sacks because the rest of this OL has been easy pickins.

What?
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Ace Gunner · 04-15-2013, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

I thought he didn't want to play RT...

go back and look.

**buddha** · 04-15-2013, 09:12 AM

Albert is an above average OT...that's it. He's not GREAT by any means.

Who are the teams that are beating the Chiefs door down to land him? Nobody.

The Chiefs have had some legitimately great offensive linemen in the past and nobody with half a brain would mention Brandon Albert in the same breath as those guys.

Yes, I'd like to retain him for the right price, but let's not pretend he's Munoz or Ogden...he's not.

Ace Gunner · 04-15-2013, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by buddha

Albert is an above average OT...that's it. He's not GREAT by any means.

Who are the teams that are beating the Chiefs door down to land him? Nobody.

The Chiefs have had some legitimately great offensive linemen in the past and nobody with half a brain would mention Brandon Albert in the same breath as those guys.

Yes, I'd like to retain him for the right price, but let's not pretend he's Munoz or Ogden...he's not.

it's hilarious today

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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04-15-2013, 08:47 AM	#167
Ace Gunner First Overall Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: kcmo Casino cash: $10007271	Here is Branden Albert's AV career ratings; Notice he has not improved much. That's because he has not improved. Only a homer would defend that. __________________ The Greatest
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04-15-2013, 08:48 AM	#168
Dante84 Tossed Salad & Scrambled Eggs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ATX & OPKS Casino cash: $1831996 VARSITY	I fully expect it to be the Dolphins. Who are some other candidates? It would need to be a team in the top half of the second round; who is LT needy and likely to miss out on the top 2-3 LT's. __________________ ..
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04-15-2013, 09:03 AM	#173
buddha You may think you know... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Casino cash: $10006184	Bye Brandon
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04-15-2013, 09:03 AM	#174
Ace Gunner First Overall Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: kcmo Casino cash: $10007271	you folks are hilarious today. Albert gives up so few sacks because the rest of this OL has been easy pickins. JFC do you not understand attacking strategies. Miami NEEDS an LT and wont give a 2nd round pick for Albert. When Albert first got on twitter bitching about not being moved to LG it was because this staff wants his pussy playing LG and they want a real LT. __________________ The Greatest
Posts: 10,580

04-15-2013, 09:12 AM	#179
buddha You may think you know... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Casino cash: $10006184	Albert is an above average OT...that's it. He's not GREAT by any means. Who are the teams that are beating the Chiefs door down to land him? Nobody. The Chiefs have had some legitimately great offensive linemen in the past and nobody with half a brain would mention Brandon Albert in the same breath as those guys. Yes, I'd like to retain him for the right price, but let's not pretend he's Munoz or Ogden...he's not.
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