Possible trading partners for Branden Albert

[Coach]

At this point it seems unlikely that the Chiefs would trade Branden Albert for a 2014 draft pick. But a player for player trade is still a real possibility. We still need to move Albert because of his salary. I don't think we have enough cap space to even sign our draftees right now. So who are some teams that need LT help that could deal a player. I know Miami is trying to deal Davone Bess, but I say tell Miami to go "F" themselves. I'm wondering if there isn't a team that needs a LT, that may have an OG or ILB that has a deal expiring that would make a good trade partner.

Any ideas?

[texaschief]

San Diego, Arizona, New Orleans, Miami, and Baltimore are all teams who I think could have interest in Albert. San Diego and Miami are going to be the most desperate, imo.

[matthewschiefs]

I think for any trade to be made Albert is going to have to lower his price it seems to be high for more then just us.

[jap1]

At this point it seems unlikely that the Chiefs would trade Branden Albert for a 2014 draft pick. But a player for player trade is still a real possibility. We still need to move Albert because of his salary. I don't think we have enough cap space to even sign our draftees right now. So who are some teams that need LT help that could deal a player. I know Miami is trying to deal Davone Bess, but I say tell Miami to go "F" themselves. I'm wondering if there isn't a team that needs a LT, that may have an OG or ILB that has a deal expiring that would make a good trade partner.

Any ideas?

I think Bess was already traded during the draft.

[Chiefster]

The problem as I see it is that I doubt there is a team out there who'll want to pay him what he'll be getting from the Chiefs this year.

[brdempsey69]

The problem as I see it is that I doubt there is a team out there who'll want to pay him what he'll be getting from the Chiefs this year.

Got that right. None of the other 31 teams view him as a top-10 LT. The previous regimes did a huge disservice to him by not plugging him into one of the Guard spots right from the get-go, as he was a Guard in high school and college and probably would have been an All Pro at the position, instead of a project LT. He'd probably have multiple Pro Bowls under his belt & also already have been signed to a nice multi-year contract one or two years ago.

[MissingTBone]

San Diego, Arizona, New Orleans, Miami, and Baltimore are all teams who I think could have interest in Albert. San Diego and Miami are going to be the most desperate, imo.

No dealings with Chargers please....

[Chiefster]

Got that right. None of the other 31 teams view him as a top-10 LT. The previous regimes did a huge disservice to him by not plugging him into one of the Guard spots right from the get-go, as he was a Guard in high school and college and probably would have been an All Pro at the position, instead of a project LT. He'd probably have multiple Pro Bowls under his belt & also already have been signed to a nice multi-year contract one or two years ago.

Absolutely agree! I was among Haley's most staunch defenders, but in hind sight I see the damage he and
Pioli did to this team in spite of the 2010 AFC West Championship. I also maintain that the revolving door to the OCs office had much to do with the Chiefs ineffectiveness offensively.

[Ryfo18]

I'm all for keeping him at this point. Give Alex all the time in the world to throw.

[brdempsey69]

I'm all for keeping him at this point. Give Alex all the time in the world to throw.

Two problems with keeping Albert. The 9.8 cap space he's taking up & his reluctance to play another position and participate in voluntary activities.

He'd have been best served to keep silent during this whole process. Instead, he's alienated a great many & that could include some of his teammates.