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Hog's Gone Fishin · 02-22-2014, 12:09 PM

Branden Albert, Chiefs hoping to work out contract0By Chris Wesseling
Around the League Writer

Published: Feb. 22, 2014 at 12:08 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Despite rampant speculation to the contrary, the Kansas City Chiefs have not decided to let left tackle Branden Albert walk in free agency.

General manager John Dorsey told NFL Media's Steve Wyche on Friday that the Chiefs are still hoping to work out a deal for Albert before free agency begins in March.

Dorsey declined to say if the franchise tag would be an option should the sides fail to reach an accord. Because he was tagged last year, Albert would merit a 120 percent raise on his $9.828 million contract from 2013.

More proof that Albert remains in the team's plans? Dorsey told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine on Friday that 2013 No. 1 overall draft pick Eric Fisher is still penciled in as a right tackle, not a left tackle.

Albert is one of this year's top 10 free agents. If he's kept off the market, tackle-needy teams such as the Arizona Cardinals will be disappointed.

As for quarterback Alex Smith, Dorsey confirmed to Wyche that an extension is on the agenda, but there is no rush to complete a deal.

Neither Albert nor Smith can be blamed for the Chiefs' late-season collapse. This offense scored 35 points in five of their last seven games, including four games with more than 40 points.

T-post Tom · 02-24-2014, 12:03 AM

Darien25 · 02-24-2014, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Not a chance.

Branden Albert is GONE.

The only way I could see him staying is if he would agree to 7-8 million per year on a 3-4 year deal and I'd bet he can get more elsewhere.

Maybe the A-11 Football League will step in and give Albert the contract of his dreams, similar to what the USFL did upon their startup. After all, who wouldn't want to be a Stagg or a General.

kcbubb · 02-26-2014, 01:26 AM

Last year, we tagged Albert and tried to trade him. He had injury concerns and etc. We were offered a third if I remember correctly.

Why wouldn't we use the same strategy? Albert had a solid year and has less concerns than last year. The price tag is higher at $11.5 MM, but his value should be higher as well bc he has another solid year of experience.

Also remember that Albert has not cashed in on a big signing bonus. He WANTS a long term deal and doesn't want to play on another one year deal. He may be more willing to make a long term deal with another team this year if we can work out a trade.

We should franchise Albert and trade him for a third round pick.

**BigMeatballDave** · 02-26-2014, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kcbubb

Last year, we tagged Albert and tried to trade him. He hthad injury concerns and etc. We were offered a third if I remember correctly.

Why wouldn't we use the same strategy? Albert had a solid year and has less concerns than last year. The price tag is higher at $11.5 MM, but his value should be higher as well bc he has another solid year of experience.

Also remember that Albert has not cashed in on a big signing bonus. He WANTS a long term deal and doesn't want to play on another one year deal. He may be more willing to make a long term deal with another team this year if we can work out a trade.

We should franchise Albert and trade him for a third round pick.

Obviously, Miami didn't want to give up a 3rd. Letting him walk makes sense for the Chiefs, financially. Keep reading...

kcbubb · 02-26-2014, 02:30 AM

Fins offered a third. We either wanted a 2nd or Albert wouldn't agree to the contract that fins offered.

http://tracking.si.com/2013/05/01/ch...ert-break-off/

**ChiefGator** · 02-26-2014, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by scott free

All he did here until the last 2 years was shut his mouth and play football as best he could, I will NEVER forget that, honestly, dudes been an excellent TEAM player, then lately he's been more vocal as he grew into his role... he will be a GREAT addition somewhere.

But we simply cant afford to pay him what other, more desperate teams will... good luck Branden, you're time here is appreciated.

This...

kcbubb · 02-26-2014, 02:37 AM

We don't have to pay him if we trade him.

kcbubb · 02-26-2014, 02:39 AM

And we don't owe anything to Albert. He was paid top 5 LT money. If we can get another draft pick out of Albert, we trade him.

**J Diddy** · 02-26-2014, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kcbubb

We don't have to pay him if we trade him.

The second we tag him it counts under our cap at 12 million. You'd have to be a really dumb GM to think we'd max our cap and then try to trade and not be bluffing.

He's gone. He did good and I wish him well.

ForeverChiefs58 · 02-26-2014, 08:53 AM

So those were terms of OT Jason Peters' extension. Full deal, per Vincent Taylor, is for 5 years, $51.3 million, $19.55 million guaranteed.

Brock · 02-26-2014, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kcbubb

We don't have to pay him if we trade him.

Aaand if the trade doesn't work?

Chiefshrink · 02-26-2014, 09:09 AM

Quite frankly I think Albert is overrated for the $$ he will want. Yes he is decent but he ain't great. Let him go and let's keep building for the future.

**Rausch** · 02-26-2014, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kcbubb

We don't have to pay him if we trade him.

Odds are if we let him walk we'll get about as much in a comp pick as we would by trading him.

We have no leverage in a trade...

TEX · 02-26-2014, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

Quite frankly I think Albert is overrated for the $$ he will want. Yes he is decent but he ain't great. Let him go and let's keep building for the future.

Exactly. KC can do better things with the $$$ it would take to keep him. I appreciate what he's done for the Chiefs, but the economics of the situation are what they are. I wish him well, but its time to move on without him.

**Rausch** · 02-26-2014, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Exactly. KC can do better things with the $$$ it would take to keep him. I appreciate what he's done for the Chiefs, but the economics of the situation are what they are. I wish him well, but its time to move on without him.

Stephenson seemed to take a huge leap from last year and was very serviceable at T. I think he'd be ok at LT.

I'd prefer to use that Albert $$$ on FS...

02-22-2014, 12:09 PM
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1620477	Albert may not be done here ! Branden Albert, Chiefs hoping to work out contract0By Chris Wesseling Around the League Writer Published: Feb. 22, 2014 at 12:08 p.m. INDIANAPOLIS -- Despite rampant speculation to the contrary, the Kansas City Chiefs have not decided to let left tackle Branden Albert walk in free agency. General manager John Dorsey told NFL Media's Steve Wyche on Friday that the Chiefs are still hoping to work out a deal for Albert before free agency begins in March. Dorsey declined to say if the franchise tag would be an option should the sides fail to reach an accord. Because he was tagged last year, Albert would merit a 120 percent raise on his $9.828 million contract from 2013. More proof that Albert remains in the team's plans? Dorsey told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine on Friday that 2013 No. 1 overall draft pick Eric Fisher is still penciled in as a right tackle, not a left tackle. Albert is one of this year's top 10 free agents. If he's kept off the market, tackle-needy teams such as the Arizona Cardinals will be disappointed. As for quarterback Alex Smith, Dorsey confirmed to Wyche that an extension is on the agenda, but there is no rush to complete a deal. Neither Albert nor Smith can be blamed for the Chiefs' late-season collapse. This offense scored 35 points in five of their last seven games, including four games with more than 40 points.
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kcbubb Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $6086719	Albert Last year, we tagged Albert and tried to trade him. He had injury concerns and etc. We were offered a third if I remember correctly. Why wouldn't we use the same strategy? Albert had a solid year and has less concerns than last year. The price tag is higher at $11.5 MM, but his value should be higher as well bc he has another solid year of experience. Also remember that Albert has not cashed in on a big signing bonus. He WANTS a long term deal and doesn't want to play on another one year deal. He may be more willing to make a long term deal with another team this year if we can work out a trade. We should franchise Albert and trade him for a third round pick.
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kcbubb Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $6086719	Fins offered a third. We either wanted a 2nd or Albert wouldn't agree to the contract that fins offered. http://tracking.si.com/2013/05/01/ch...ert-break-off/
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kcbubb Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $6086719	We don't have to pay him if we trade him.
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kcbubb Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $6086719	And we don't owe anything to Albert. He was paid top 5 LT money. If we can get another draft pick out of Albert, we trade him.
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ForeverChiefs58 MVP Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $2845326	So those were terms of OT Jason Peters' extension. Full deal, per Vincent Taylor, is for 5 years, $51.3 million, $19.55 million guaranteed.
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