Originally Posted by
texaschief
Reid has said he wants the best 5 guys on that line and he doesn't necessarily care where they line up. Albert is an above average LT with the capability of being an elite RT. Fisher has the capacity to be an elite LT. Why wouldn't Reid try to get Albert to sign long-term if he has the chance to have elite OTs at both ends? I think you're assuming too much if you think the Chiefs' goal is to sign Albert long-term to play the left side. To your point, an NFL franchise isn't going to spend the #1 pick on a RT. They're probably doing everything they can to get him to sign long-term with the intention of moving him to another position. If Albert is getting paid close to what he wants, I can't see him having too big of a problem with the move. By maintaing the position of "I'm a left tackle," he only sets his value. If he says he's willing to move to another position, the Chiefs or any other team are going to try and pay him as such. He wants LT money. If the Chiefs want to keep him, they're gonna have to give it to him. Once he gets that contract, I think he'll be willing to make a move for the good of the team that just committed to him long term.