NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert

03-25-2013, 07:46 AM

I hear you I just dont understand why if they like their tackle would they draft another so high. I never understood taking a O-lineman with that high of a pick. I know the line is important but the cheifs need a lot more help than a tackle.

FinSaint · 03-25-2013, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by darksoul35

I hear you I just dont understand why if they like their tackle would they draft another so high. I never understood taking a O-lineman with that high of a pick. I know the line is important but the cheifs need a lot more help than a tackle.

Albert has been unhappy there and wasn't even seeking a contract with the Chiefs according to some reports before the tag deadline, so it would be only logical that the Chiefs are looking for a long term replacement for him instead of spending absurd amounts of cap to tag Albert to stay with the team once again next year.

If an OT is good enough to be picked high in the 1st round, a team even considering that position to be one of need should jump on that OT without a seconds notice. Minnesota did just that with Matt Kalil last year, and now they have an elite LT under contract for little under $5/yr average. Seeing as Bushrod just got a contract with $7.2M/yr average and Kalil being a far superior talent to him - it's not difficult to see where the benefit lies in drafting a player high in that position.

Joker · 03-25-2013, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Maybe "Castle" doesn't know WTF is going on?

Maybe they aren't on the same page in the playbook?

Maybe "Castle" wants to blame someone else for his failure?

Jeff George and Ryan Leaf stayed on his O-lineman's asses too.

Maybe that's your opinion and he just sucks

Joker · 03-25-2013, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by lsutigerfan

If he sucked they wouldn't of franchised him.

The coaching staff and GM was fired after the season, apparently they didn't make very good d elisions and they're picking # 1 in this years draft. What does that tell you?

Danno · 03-25-2013, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by Joker

The coaching staff and GM was fired after the season, apparently they didn't make very good d elisions and they're picking # 1 in this years draft. What does that tell you?

So that means every player on the team sucks?

Thats extremely shortsighted.

Joker · 03-25-2013, 08:15 AM

[QUOTE=Danno;489674]So that means every player on the team sucks?

Thats extremely shortsighted.[/

It's my opinion, I remember you bashing people on another thread for their opinion, looks like you're doing it again. Yes I do believe with the exception of a handful of players the majority of that team sucks.

Being shortsighted may apply to you as well, my opinion.

jeanpierre · 03-25-2013, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Maybe "Castle" doesn't know WTF is going on?

Maybe they aren't on the same page in the playbook?

Maybe "Castle" wants to blame someone else for his failure?

Jeff George and Ryan Leaf stayed on his O-lineman's asses too.

He had a pretty good season in New England before going to KC...

And Albert has said he won't move inside to guard or play right tackle where both previous and current KC regimes feel he's better suited...

But Matt Cassel spent alot of time on his @$$ and Albert was supposed to be the guy protecting him...

KC always wants Boardwalk rent for Cannery Row accommodations; wait till they release him and sign him as a Right Tackle...

Joker · 03-25-2013, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

He had a pretty good season in New England before going to KC...

And Albert has said he won't move inside to guard or play right tackle where both previous and current KC regimes feel he's better suited...

But Matt Cassel spent alot of time on his @$$ and Albert was supposed to be the guy protecting him...

KC always wants Boardwalk rent for Cannery Row accommodations; wait till they release him and sign him as a Right Tackle...

JP you forgot one thing,the price tag for this guy is way too high, other than that I agree with you 100%, well said.

halloween 65 · 03-25-2013, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

The main problem is not the actual trade for Albert's rights, but the salary he would be asking for. He undoubtedly would be asking for a salary around the $8M/yr mark (maybe a little less, but more likely a little more) and the Saints just can't afford to spend that much on a LT with what they're already paying their guard tandem.

Albert would be a great solution for the LT, IMO, but it's not a realistic solution because of the financial implications involved.

So do you think it would be better to draft one or pick up one on the open market, it's a important position that has to be addressed? After the center from Chi-town didn't work out at all, I'm a little skeptic but DLP came in and has played well.

jeanpierre · 03-25-2013, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by Joker

JP you forgot one thing,the price tag for this guy is way too high, other than that I agree with you 100%, well said.

In the rest of the league, the LT make more than the other linemen and I was thinking that but just didn't post it and you're right we don't have the room for another 6+ mil/annum lineman that's not playing TE...

03-25-2013, 07:46 AM	#21
Threaded by darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,021 Rating: (0 votes - average) I hear you I just dont understand why if they like their tackle would they draft another so high. I never understood taking a O-lineman with that high of a pick. I know the line is important but the cheifs need a lot more help than a tackle. jeanpierre likes this.
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03-25-2013, 07:57 AM	#22
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,955	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert Originally Posted by darksoul35 I hear you I just dont understand why if they like their tackle would they draft another so high. I never understood taking a O-lineman with that high of a pick. I know the line is important but the cheifs need a lot more help than a tackle. Albert has been unhappy there and wasn't even seeking a contract with the Chiefs according to some reports before the tag deadline, so it would be only logical that the Chiefs are looking for a long term replacement for him instead of spending absurd amounts of cap to tag Albert to stay with the team once again next year. If an OT is good enough to be picked high in the 1st round, a team even considering that position to be one of need should jump on that OT without a seconds notice. Minnesota did just that with Matt Kalil last year, and now they have an elite LT under contract for little under $5/yr average. Seeing as Bushrod just got a contract with $7.2M/yr average and Kalil being a far superior talent to him - it's not difficult to see where the benefit lies in drafting a player high in that position. zoltar26 likes this.
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03-25-2013, 07:58 AM	#23
Joker Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lafayette Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 1	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert Originally Posted by Danno Maybe "Castle" doesn't know WTF is going on? Maybe they aren't on the same page in the playbook? Maybe "Castle" wants to blame someone else for his failure? Jeff George and Ryan Leaf stayed on his O-lineman's asses too. Maybe that's your opinion and he just sucks

03-25-2013, 08:02 AM	#24
Joker Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lafayette Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 1	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert Originally Posted by lsutigerfan If he sucked they wouldn't of franchised him. The coaching staff and GM was fired after the season, apparently they didn't make very good d elisions and they're picking # 1 in this years draft. What does that tell you?

03-25-2013, 08:09 AM	#25
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert Originally Posted by Joker The coaching staff and GM was fired after the season, apparently they didn't make very good d elisions and they're picking # 1 in this years draft. What does that tell you? So that means every player on the team sucks? Thats extremely shortsighted.

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03-25-2013, 08:15 AM	#26
Joker Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lafayette Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 1	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert [QUOTE=Danno;489674]So that means every player on the team sucks? Thats extremely shortsighted.[/ It's my opinion, I remember you bashing people on another thread for their opinion, looks like you're doing it again. Yes I do believe with the exception of a handful of players the majority of that team sucks. Being shortsighted may apply to you as well, my opinion.

03-25-2013, 08:21 AM	#27
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert Originally Posted by Danno Maybe "Castle" doesn't know WTF is going on? Maybe they aren't on the same page in the playbook? Maybe "Castle" wants to blame someone else for his failure? Jeff George and Ryan Leaf stayed on his O-lineman's asses too. He had a pretty good season in New England before going to KC... And Albert has said he won't move inside to guard or play right tackle where both previous and current KC regimes feel he's better suited... But Matt Cassel spent alot of time on his @$$ and Albert was supposed to be the guy protecting him... KC always wants Boardwalk rent for Cannery Row accommodations; wait till they release him and sign him as a Right Tackle... Joker likes this.

03-25-2013, 08:28 AM	#28
Joker Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lafayette Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 1	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert Originally Posted by jeanpierre He had a pretty good season in New England before going to KC... And Albert has said he won't move inside to guard or play right tackle where both previous and current KC regimes feel he's better suited... But Matt Cassel spent alot of time on his @$$ and Albert was supposed to be the guy protecting him... KC always wants Boardwalk rent for Cannery Row accommodations; wait till they release him and sign him as a Right Tackle... JP you forgot one thing,the price tag for this guy is way too high, other than that I agree with you 100%, well said.

03-25-2013, 08:30 AM	#29
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert Originally Posted by FinSaint The main problem is not the actual trade for Albert's rights, but the salary he would be asking for. He undoubtedly would be asking for a salary around the $8M/yr mark (maybe a little less, but more likely a little more) and the Saints just can't afford to spend that much on a LT with what they're already paying their guard tandem. Albert would be a great solution for the LT, IMO, but it's not a realistic solution because of the financial implications involved. So do you think it would be better to draft one or pick up one on the open market, it's a important position that has to be addressed? After the center from Chi-town didn't work out at all, I'm a little skeptic but DLP came in and has played well.

03-25-2013, 08:32 AM	#30
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert Originally Posted by Joker JP you forgot one thing,the price tag for this guy is way too high, other than that I agree with you 100%, well said. In the rest of the league, the LT make more than the other linemen and I was thinking that but just didn't post it and you're right we don't have the room for another 6+ mil/annum lineman that's not playing TE... Joker likes this.

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