Chiefs Albert to sign tender but still not close on long term deal - Page 3

Mr. Laz · 03-18-2013, 09:17 PM

CHIEFS
Branden Albert to sign one-year contract with Chiefs
March 18
BY ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star

Left tackle Branden Albert told the Chiefs on Monday he planned to sign their one-year contract offer worth about $9.83 million. Once he signs the deal, Albert will be bound to join the Chiefs for their mandatory mini-camp in June and then for the start of training camp in July.

Beyond that, his situation with the Chiefs remained unclear. The Chiefs and Albert could still negotiate a contract that would keep Albert in Kansas City for a longer term, though Albert recently told the Kansas City Star the sides were not close to an agreement on a multi-year contract before Albert was designated as the franchise player two weeks ago.

General manager John Dorsey expressed a preference for having the player at a prominent position like left tackle under contract for the long term.

“That would make a lot of sense regardless of who it is,” said Dorsey, who wouldn’t confirm that Albert had informed the team of his plans to sign the one-year contract. “You’d like to have some stability at that position.”

Even if the Chiefs and Albert don’t agree on terms of a long-term contract and he plays the season under his one-year deal, the Chiefs would still face some uncertainty about the future of a most important position.

For that reason, the possibility of selecting a left tackle like Luke Joeckel of Texas A&M or Eric Fisher of Central Michigan with the first pick in the draft would seem to be still in play.

If the Chiefs draft either Joeckel or Fisher with their first pick, Albert could be asked to switch positions. The Chiefs have a vacancy at right tackle after releasing last year’s starter, Eric Winston.

Albert, who played guard in college at Virginia, recently said he wouldn’t change positions to accommodate another player.

“I’ll be playing left tackle,” he said.

By signing the one-year deal, Albert would also open the possibility the Chiefs could trade him. A player cannot be traded unless he has a contract for the upcoming season.

The Chiefs were obligated to make the one-year contract offer worth almost $10 million to Albert when they designated him as their franchise player. By using the franchise designation on Albert, the Chiefs were able to effectively keep him off the free-agent market.

Albert, a first-round draft pick of the Chiefs in 2008, has developed into one of the league’s better left tackles.

philfree · 03-18-2013, 11:30 PM

Miami has two 2nds and two 3rd round picks. Nobody thinks we can get a 2nd and a 3rd for Albert? I don't think a single 2nd is enough.

jd1020 · 03-18-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Go to Hell

This all could have been avoided if Scott ***** has just done his ****ing job a year ago.

He is still ****ing this franchise from the grave.

What makes you think Albert is just now, all of a sudden, being unreasonable?

Hammock Parties · 03-18-2013, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jd1020

What makes you think Albert is just now, all of a sudden, being unreasonable?

I'm sure he's being reasonable.

My gut feeling is the Chiefs want to pay him top money for a guard or right tackle.

**cdcox** · 03-18-2013, 11:31 PM

We're doing it wrong.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Brandon Albert +1.1+2.34+2014 2nd Rounder < Luke Joeckel, Alex Smith, +2.42

Dorsey and Reid just wrote that equation on the board.

boogblaster · 03-18-2013, 11:34 PM

yup .....

**AustinChief** · 03-18-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Go to Hell

The elephant in the room is maybe Reid has hated Albert's tape this whole time and doesn't think he fits what he wants to do.

So if that's true...shrug...get something for him.

That is a distinct possibility OR Albert lied about being reasonable in regards to money and has ridiculous demands OR... (here comes my tin foil hat theory)

Albert wasn't lying but he is letting the Chiefs USE HIm to gauge how badly other teams want/need a LT which will give the Chiefs more leverage in a possible trade down scenario... and once they have played that to its full extent he will sign a long term deal and stay at LT.

Ok Now I'll go ULTIMATE tin foil hat on ya... the Chiefs are now working on signing Vollmer to play RT thereby taking another potential LT off the market and increasing demand even further.

a man can dream...

**cdcox** · 03-19-2013, 12:05 AM

Just our luck to root for a team that tries to corner the market on LT talent instead of a team that tries to corner the market on QB talent.

patteeu · 03-19-2013, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdcox

Seriously, a team with Albert + Fisher/Joeckel is going to be better than a team with only Fisher/Joeckel, and that's the bottom line for me. If you let Albert walk to save money (while giving your stinking punter money that could be going to a T) that is the worst use of 1.1 I can think of. To me if you let Albert walk you missed on an opportunity to improve your team just to justify drafting a player that you fell in love with. At least with Albert + Fisher/Joeckel the team got better.

Should you pay him 50% more than the highest paid LT in the league or is there a point at which you'd say Albert's demands are too high?

patteeu · 03-19-2013, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Go to Hell

I'm sure he's being reasonable.

My gut feeling is the Chiefs want to pay him top money for a guard or right tackle.

That's my guess too. But I don't discount the possibility that either (a) they just don't like Albert, or (b) Albert's demands are unreasonable. There's really no way of knowing because you can't believe the public comments of either side.

Discuss Thrower · 03-19-2013, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdcox

Just our luck to root for a team that tries to corner the market on LT talent instead of a team that tries to corner the market on QB talent.

Well the Hunts chose *silver* over gold when they tried their cornering the market gambit.

Pasta Little Brioni · 03-19-2013, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdcox

Seriously, a team with Albert + Fisher/Joeckel is going to be better than a team with only Fisher/Joeckel, and that's the bottom line for me. If you let Albert walk to save money (while giving your stinking punter money that could be going to a T) that is the worst use of 1.1 I can think of. To me if you let Albert walk you missed on an opportunity to improve your team just to justify drafting a player that you fell in love with. At least with Albert + Fisher/Joeckel the team got better.

Not really. They went 2-14 and had a LT that gave up 1 sack protecting piss poor QB's and just cut a Top 5 RT. Hardly what I call improving the line.

Direckshun · 03-19-2013, 07:57 AM

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.

Pasta Little Brioni · 03-19-2013, 07:58 AM

Yeah, this article is a POS

03-18-2013, 09:17 PM
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Albert to sign tender but still not close on long term deal CHIEFS Branden Albert to sign one-year contract with Chiefs March 18 BY ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star Left tackle Branden Albert told the Chiefs on Monday he planned to sign their one-year contract offer worth about $9.83 million. Once he signs the deal, Albert will be bound to join the Chiefs for their mandatory mini-camp in June and then for the start of training camp in July. Beyond that, his situation with the Chiefs remained unclear. The Chiefs and Albert could still negotiate a contract that would keep Albert in Kansas City for a longer term, though Albert recently told the Kansas City Star the sides were not close to an agreement on a multi-year contract before Albert was designated as the franchise player two weeks ago. General manager John Dorsey expressed a preference for having the player at a prominent position like left tackle under contract for the long term. “That would make a lot of sense regardless of who it is,” said Dorsey, who wouldn’t confirm that Albert had informed the team of his plans to sign the one-year contract. “You’d like to have some stability at that position.” Even if the Chiefs and Albert don’t agree on terms of a long-term contract and he plays the season under his one-year deal, the Chiefs would still face some uncertainty about the future of a most important position. For that reason, the possibility of selecting a left tackle like Luke Joeckel of Texas A&M or Eric Fisher of Central Michigan with the first pick in the draft would seem to be still in play. If the Chiefs draft either Joeckel or Fisher with their first pick, Albert could be asked to switch positions. The Chiefs have a vacancy at right tackle after releasing last year’s starter, Eric Winston. Albert, who played guard in college at Virginia, recently said he wouldn’t change positions to accommodate another player. “I’ll be playing left tackle,” he said. By signing the one-year deal, Albert would also open the possibility the Chiefs could trade him. A player cannot be traded unless he has a contract for the upcoming season. The Chiefs were obligated to make the one-year contract offer worth almost $10 million to Albert when they designated him as their franchise player. By using the franchise designation on Albert, the Chiefs were able to effectively keep him off the free-agent market. Albert, a first-round draft pick of the Chiefs in 2008, has developed into one of the league’s better left tackles.
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Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $2033447	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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