It reminds me a little of last year when the chiefs blew smoke up the fans ass' saying they wanted to keep Carr and Rout last year. Total BS
NFL Network's Scott ***** predicted on Total Access Thursday night that the Chiefs will use the franchise tag to retain Dwayne Bowe and let Branden Albert walk in free agency. ***** has special insight because he was Kansas City's GM from 2009-2012. He also noted the "buyer's market" at offensive tackle; both the draft and free agency are stocked with starting-caliber left tackles. Should Albert hit free agency, look for the Bears to show interest. Chicago is tackle needy, and GM Phil Emery was Kansas City's scouting director when the Chiefs drafted Albert.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid referred to free agent LT Branden Albert's 2012 back problems as a "fairly significant injury."The injury only cost Albert three games, but Reid's comments hint it's a more serious issue than the number of missed games indicate. "So we've kind of got to work through that," Reid said. "Our doctors were able to evaluate him, we're talking through it and we'll kind of reconvene after (the Combine)." There have been rumors that the Chiefs won't re-sign Albert because of the injury.
Chiefs GM John Dorsey says the team has had "ongoing communications" with free agent LT Branden Albert. Albert was a college guard, but Dorsey also indicated he views the 28-year-old as a left tackle, long term. "It will be an ongoing communication with his representatives," said Dorsey, "and as we get into free agency, we will see where that is." The Chiefs remain concerned with Albert's 2012 back injury.
Chiefs GM John Dorsey said drafting Texas A&M LT Luke Joeckel would not prevent him from re-signing free agent Branden Albert. Albert's natural position is left tackle as well, but Dorsey seems to be suggesting a position change. "Who's to say both of those guys are locked in to playing left tackle? Maybe one plays left guard, center, right guard, right tackle. You put your best five offensive linemen out there," he said. As one of the few teams significantly under the salary cap, the Chiefs can certainly afford to bring back Albert. The status of his back injury will be a pivotal factor.
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