Dolphins working on a trade for offensive tackle Branden Albert

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

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.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

But as soon as Smith has a winning record and leads to the Chiefs to a less than embarrassing season, they will.

And no offense, 99% of the people here are ****ing sheep and always have been.

I'm not sure why I'd take offense to your second statement, as it sure as hell doesn't apply to me.

If Smith performs even moderately well, there will be calls for "apology threads," and Geno will be proclaimed a bust if he's not a Pro-Bowler in year one.

Never doubt the stupid.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

I think the accusations of "Geno love" are completely overblown. For example, I could not care less about him at this point, but I'm truly sick of polishing recycled trash.

I can understand the recycle thing, I am not a fan either.

The Geno love being overblown is bullshit.

Fact is most are not objective because they cant separate the past from now.

Bono and Smith are equal.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Would that be like Geno vs K-State?

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But no. That's also a horrible comparison. K-State was a top 5 team IIRC and WVU was around 12th?

San Fran was largely regarded as a team that would make the playoffs and despite their first 2 games, most were impressed (mainly by Alex Smith's game against, who guessed it, the Greg Williams and the New Orleans Saints defense) while KC was regarded as a team that wasn't expected to do much at all coming off their previous season.

So no, it isn't at all like "Geno vs. K-State".

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

I'm not sure why I'd take offense to your second statement, as it sure as hell doesn't apply to me.

If Smith performs even moderately well, there will be calls for "apology threads," and Geno will be proclaimed a bust if he's not a Pro-Bowler in year one.

Never doubt the stupid.

Where are all the Sanchez supporters now?

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by Ponderception

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But no. That's also a horrible comparison. K-State was a top 5 team IIRC and WVU was around 12th?

San Fran was largely regarded as a team that would make the playoffs and despite their first 2 games, most were impressed (mainly by Alex Smith's game against, who guessed it, the Greg Williams and the New Orleans Saints defense) while KC was regarded as a team that wasn't expected to do much at all coming off their previous season.

So no, it isn't at all like "Geno vs. K-State".

Yea thats a huge gap. Geno wasn't expected to play well against a good defense?

Thanks for the info.

[Titty Meat]

People have talked about Geno for months on here.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

I would disagree on the percentage here, but our fanbase is certainly full of sheep.

2010 had tons of people convinced the ***** regime was headed somewhere.

Pete Prisco just re-graded the 2010 draft and gave the Chiefs one of his few "A" grades.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/2...its-and-misses

[tomahawk kid]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

The Chiefs have an offer they like from the Dolphins. If Albert agrees to a deal with Miami, this is done.

You hearing specifics? Their high second?

[philfree]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Where are all the Sanchez supporters now?

There are people who would still draft Sanchex in a re-draft under the premise that "at least we tried!"

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Where are all the Sanchez supporters now?

I'm still here. In retrospect, he would have been a wash with Cassel, but, the Chiefs would have had a second round selection.

In all honesty, I'd still have preferred Sanchez to Cassel.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Where are all the Sanchez supporters now?

The point of this question is what?

A player had some flashes in years one and two and then seemed to sputter. It's unlikely, in my view, that he resurrects his career.

That said, we cannot immediately assume that just because a player fails or succeeds in one place that the failure or success is translatable to all franchises. Works both ways for good and bad.

[ChiefsCountry]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Where are all the Sanchez supporters now?

I'm still here. Still would have been the right choice over Tyson Jackson and Matt Cassell.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by tomahawk kid

You hearing specifics? Their high second?

I didn't get exactly what pick it was, but was told the Dolphins improved it over their original offer, which is why Albert was allowed to talk contract.

Whether the initial was a 3rd or something else, I'm not sure.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Yea thats a huge gap. Geno wasn't expected to play well against a good defense?

Thanks for the info.

He was and under-performed. Nobody is saying anything different.

However, you comparing that game to the 49ers vs. Chiefs game is beyond ignorant and hilarious to me.

[O.city]

I'll have to agree with Dane. I'd still take Sanchez. He isn't a fit in NY and the Jets are a damn circus.

As much grief as Alex Smith pre Harbaugh gets, Sanchez hasn't had much in terms of a QB friendly coach.