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I haven't read this thread, but the "still not close" part is not supported by the article.
The only thing the article goes on is based on what Albert said about the negotiating process weeks ago. They were not close then, thus the franchise tag.
That does not reflect the changing in events, however, namely the total shift in leverage thanks to the franchise tag, and the Jake Long signing which clearly set the market.
I'm guessing, after all this is said and done, that the two sides are far closer to landing a long-term deal.
If not, you can legitimately keep Albert and keep working him. There are no players worth franchising next year, so we can keep that leverage on him for two years.
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