Chiefs PFT take on Albert and his twitter account - Page 16

**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

WV · 04-15-2013, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B14ckmon

...? Tagging a player is exactly what you do if you want to trade him. He would have been a FA otherwise. If they wanted to keep him they would have just resigned him.

Or perhaps they couldn't work out a long term deal and this is a show me year/explore all your options deal? Follow along....you don't tag a player if you aren't prepared to have them play under said tag. Clearly they think enough of him to possibly pay him over 9 million this year.

Acting as though they tagged him totally hinging on trading him is asinine.

Sassy Squatch · 04-15-2013, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WV

Or perhaps they couldn't work out a long term deal and this is a show me year/explore all your options deal? Follow along....you don't tag a player if you aren't prepared to have them play under said tag. Clearly they think enough of him to possibly pay him over 9 million this year.

Acting as though they tagged him totally hinging on trading him is asinine.

You do realize he's a troll?

BigCatDaddy · 04-15-2013, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B14ckmon

...? Tagging a player is exactly what you do if you want to trade him. He would have been a FA otherwise. If they wanted to keep him they would have just resigned him.

But you would agree that you franchise guys that are good players, yes?

Sweet Daddy Hate · 04-15-2013, 10:12 AM

How pleasing it will be for Cockmon to dwell in obscurity, with objects in every orifice come draft day...
Posted via Mobile Device

patteeu · 04-15-2013, 10:12 AM

Quote:

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.

The effectiveness of the guy playing the adjacent guard spot probably factors in too.

WV · 04-15-2013, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superturtle

You do realize he's a troll?

I know...I even took him off of ignore for that one post and I regret it.

It won't happen again.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-15-2013, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patteeu

The effectiveness of the guy playing the adjacent guard spot probably factors in too.

Very true.

**Rausch** · 04-15-2013, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pestilence

What? Trading him after the top 3 tackles go off the board? Why?

If we take a LT at 1.1.....

That's only IF we do go LT at 1 and even then we're trading a very solid player for a prospect.

It's not an even trade off.

The only reason I see for taking LT at 1 is to attempt to create a position of overwhelming strength on both ends and to cover your azz just in case the deal can't be worked out with Albert.

We take a Joekel at 1 and play him at RT for a year he gets experience without having that huge target on his back, add a big talent at our biggest weak spot on the O line, and Albert can't be worked out we just slide him over to LT.

I don't like the move at all if it's a 1 for 1. I like the move if we add that talent and have options for the future...

B14ckmon · 04-15-2013, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweet Dick Willie

How pleasing it will be for Cockmon to dwell in obscurity, with objects in every orifice come draft day...
Posted via Mobile Device

You realize I am going to absolutely destroy you on draft day right? It will go down in CP infamy.

**Rausch** · 04-15-2013, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B14ckmon

You realize I am going to absolutely destroy you on draft day right? It will go down in CP infamy.

Do we have a bet or not?

Albert will not be traded before the NFL draft is over.

Yes or no...

Fritz88 · 04-15-2013, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzz_TinBalls

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.

And only played one full season
Posted via Mobile Device

ndws · 04-15-2013, 10:27 AM

I wouldn't even rule out the notion of the whole thing as a smoke screen for draft day leverage. Albert could very well already have a deal worked out, and it gets signed as soon as KC moves down a few clicks in the 1st round. Long shot, but no crazier than the stuff Atlanta pulled for the move away from Jeff George at #1 overall.

Bootlegged · 04-15-2013, 10:29 AM

If they are successful trading Albert for a high #2..

1.) Joeckel/Fischer
2.) Robert Woods
3.) Tyler Wilson
3b.) Vince Williams
4.) Jordan Hill or some other DE/DT.

LT: Fischer
LG: Asomoah
C: Hudson/Lilja
RG: Schwartz
RT: Stephenson/Allen

QB: Smith
RB: Charles

TE: Fasano/Moeki

WR1: Bowe
WR2: Woods
WR3: Avery
WR4: McCluster

DE: Jackson
DT: Poe
DE: DeVito/Hill

OLB: Hali
ILB: Williams
ILB: DJ
OLB: Houston

CB: Smith/Arenas
FS: Berry
SS: Osama
CB: Flowers/Dunta

TRR · 04-15-2013, 10:32 AM

Posted via Mobile Device

**Bowser** · 04-15-2013, 10:38 AM

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

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
Posts: 3,184

04-15-2013, 10:12 AM	#229
Sweet Daddy Hate Unsparing Join Date: Aug 2008 Casino cash: $10004900	How pleasing it will be for Cockmon to dwell in obscurity, with objects in every orifice come draft day... Posted via Mobile Device
Posts: 77,135

04-15-2013, 10:27 AM	#237
ndws Starter Join Date: Oct 2012 Casino cash: $10010931	I wouldn't even rule out the notion of the whole thing as a smoke screen for draft day leverage. Albert could very well already have a deal worked out, and it gets signed as soon as KC moves down a few clicks in the 1st round. Long shot, but no crazier than the stuff Atlanta pulled for the move away from Jeff George at #1 overall. __________________ Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. -Benjamin Franklin
Posts: 416

04-15-2013, 10:29 AM	#238
Bootlegged One4Mahomes Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: f Casino cash: $9985545	If they are successful trading Albert for a high #2.. 1.) Joeckel/Fischer 2.) Robert Woods 3.) Tyler Wilson 3b.) Vince Williams 4.) Jordan Hill or some other DE/DT. LT: Fischer LG: Asomoah C: Hudson/Lilja RG: Schwartz RT: Stephenson/Allen QB: Smith RB: Charles TE: Fasano/Moeki WR1: Bowe WR2: Woods WR3: Avery WR4: McCluster DE: Jackson DT: Poe DE: DeVito/Hill OLB: Hali ILB: Williams ILB: DJ OLB: Houston CB: Smith/Arenas FS: Berry SS: Osama CB: Flowers/Dunta Last edited by Bootlegged; 04-15-2013 at 10:37 AM..
Posts: 5,232

04-15-2013, 10:32 AM	#239
TRR The Priest and I Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: CO Casino cash: $9870185	Posted via Mobile Device
Posts: 7,261

04-15-2013, 10:38 AM	#240
Bowser sorta mod-ish Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: KC North Casino cash: $3421616	I want Tyler Wilson on this team as much as I want Tyrann Mathieu on this team - not even in the slightest.
Posts: 100,692