Brandon Albert

[CardsFan88]

Report: Arizona has discussed Branden Albert
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4805/branden-albert

Mike Jurecki of XTRA Phoenix is "hearing" the Cardinals "have discussed" trading for Chiefs LT Branden Albert.
The Dolphins and Albert's agent held contract discussions over the weekend, but talks have reportedly stalled. Insert the Cardinals. Arizona is desperate for a left tackle and there's a real possibility none of the top three will be there at No. 7 in the draft.

Well take it for what it's worth, but it's out there.

Though Miami is hot on his heels

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4805/branden-albert

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Total Access that the Dolphins are willing to meet LT Branden Albert's asking price, but the hangup in a Kansas City-to-Miami trade is draft-pick compensation.

We have 38, Fins have 42 and 54.

We have more ammunition with the 38, if we want him. Which would also make the 'trade down' rumors to pick a 2nd rounder or so back up make more sense.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

I'm not worried about cap space. Contracts can be adjusted to fit under the cap. If the price is a 2nd round pick, you do it and don't look back. The only concern with him is the back issue.

The Cards have a big advantage over Miami because their pick is much earlier in round 2.

To answer Sissy Boy, the reason you don't do that trade is because only giving up a 2nd rounder allows the Cards to address the pass rusher in round 1 and, secondly, Albert is already proven that he can play in the NFL. The other guys are rookies and, even if they can play, have a steep learning curve.

What sounds better, Dion Jordan/Jarvis Jones with Brandon Albert in rounds 1 and 2 or Lane Johnson and Demetruis Moore(if he'd even be around at that point)?

 

[Totally_Red]

Depending on the contract, I'd be all for it. But I'd also ask for a swap of positions in either the 3rd or 4th round with the Chiefs, e.g. move up to the first or second position in one of those rounds because our second is higher than Miami's second-rounder.

The plus is the Cardinals upgrade at left tackle and acquire a pass rusher in Dion Jordan or Jarvis Jones. The minus is the additional expense of Albert over Lane Johnson.

I'd only do the deal if one of the tackles doesn't fall to us at #7, which looks increasingly likely.

Starting Levi Brown at LOT is not a good thing. It's better than what was there last season, but it still ain't good. Levi is a right tackle, not a left tackle. Brandon Albert is a legitimate left tackle.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

Not a fan of bringing in another expensive, big contract, offensive lineman from another team.

Why is KC getting rid of Albert in the first place ?

If Albert is so good then why are the Chiefs so bad ?

Regardless, I hope IF the deal is made, it is made AFTER the Cardinals pick at #7.

 

[gmabel830]

Not a fan of bringing in another expensive, big contract, offensive lineman from another team.

Why is KC getting rid of Albert in the first place ?

If Albert is so good then why are the Chiefs so bad ?

Regardless, I hope IF the deal is made, it is made AFTER the Cardinals pick at #7.

If Larry Fitzgerald is so good then why are we so bad? Because we had a crappy QB and a lot of injuries? I think Albert can relate to that.

KC is getting rid of Albert because they are going to get a younger, cheaper model that will do the trick. We might be better off paying for the expensive used luxury car if our alternative is a new, shiny Ford Focus.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

If Larry Fitzgerald is so good then why are we so bad?

I don't know, but I don't see the Cardinals shopping him either, or the QB on the ground cause Fitz didn't do his job.

Just sayin'

 

[Chopper0080]

A couple thoughts...

First, Brandon Albert is a good LT and probably one of the top 10 in the league.

Second, if the cost is a 2nd round pick and a 9mil per season deal, you have to consider it.

Lastly, I doubt it gets done. No contract talks with the Cardinals, and despite having a higher 2nd round pick, it is a very tight window to get the job done. Miami is a couple steps ahead already, and I am sure the Chiefs would prefer a bird in the hand rather than trying to rush this last minute and hope the Cardinals can get it done.

 

[Totally_Red]

A couple thoughts...

First, Brandon Albert is a good LT and probably one of the top 10 in the league.

Second, if the cost is a 2nd round pick and a 9mil per season deal, you have to consider it.

Lastly, I doubt it gets done. No contract talks with the Cardinals, and despite having a higher 2nd round pick, it is a very tight window to get the job done. Miami is a couple steps ahead already, and I am sure the Chiefs would prefer a bird in the hand rather than trying to rush this last minute and hope the Cardinals can get it done.

With the old regime you are absolutely correct. With the new regime, they get things done in a hurry when they want to, i.e. the first 2 days of free agency and the Carson Palmer trade/contract. This is not your snails-pace Rod Graves front office any longer IMO.

It sounds like the Chiefs are slow-playing this because Miami won't cough up the higher of their second-rounders. The deal may not be consummated until after round one and the destination of the three highly-rated tackles is determined.

 

[Denny Green Fan]

I would be all for it but how can we fit him under the cap this year?

 

[Chopper0080]

With the old regime you are absolutely correct. With the new regime, they get things done in a hurry when they want to, i.e. the first 2 days of free agency and the Carson Palmer trade/contract. This is not your snails-pace Rod Graves front office any longer IMO.

It sounds like the Chiefs are slow-playing this because Miami won't cough up the higher of their second-rounders. The deal may not be consummated until after round one and the destination of the three highly-rated tackles is determined.

I agree that this regime has shown to work faster than the previous one, but look at it from the Chiefs perspective. If they allow Albert to negotiate with Arizona and those talks fall through, they have lost all leverage with Miami. As long as Arizona is rumored to be an option, the Chiefs hold leverage with Miami and can push for their higher 2nd rounder.

 

[CardsFan88]

Well they can probably match whatever the Dolphins are offering. In a sense the Dolphins are doing the grunt work, all we'd have to do is match it and write a similar contract. The only difference that would need to be accounted for is the differing state tax rate, as Florida doesn't have any. Though that's only a couple of percent difference or so.

Personally under such a scenario, while nothing is assured, it would be nice to...

Trade our 2nd for Albert
Trade down and pick up a 2nd or 3rd
Grab Warmack
Then with our new 2nd and our 3rd, or two thirds could address a pass rusher and safety.

But I doubt Warmack slips past the Titans, so if we trade back below them we won't get him.