NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert

03-24-2013, 10:18 PM

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.

I think what Joker meant was that Cassel stayed on his ass, as in knocked down/sacked, not on Albert's

xan · 03-24-2013, 11:08 PM

Data?

FinSaint · 03-24-2013, 11:20 PM

Albert was the OT I most wanted out of all the possible FAs this offseason before he got the tag placed on him.

I'd be all for getting him in the black & gold, because he would be an upgrade over Bushrod, but as it stands now, he has that $9.8M tag on him for next season and that's way too much money for the Saints. They'd need to negotiate a new contract with him to coincide with the trade and Albert would be probably looking for Jake Long type of money - in the ball park of $9M/yr. I just don't think the Saints can afford him, and that's why he'll probably end up in Miami out of the potential suitors mentioned in the article.

He's a really good LT, but he hasn't been happy in Kansas City - who would be? - and his services are pricey; those are the two main reasons why the Chiefs might be looking for a trading partner for his services.

lumm0x · 03-24-2013, 11:34 PM

Same assessment from me. Better than Bushrod, much better than anyone we still have, but still far too expensive for us. I don't see how we can get this done.

Rugby Saint II · 03-24-2013, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by lumm0x

Same assessment from me. Better than Bushrod, much better than anyone we still have, but still far too expensive for us. I don't see how we can get this done.

Right on brother!

st thomas · 03-25-2013, 12:24 AM

Its why cassille is gone.finger pointer

lsutigerfan · 03-25-2013, 04:26 AM

Originally Posted by darksoul35

He has to suck or they would keep him and use their pick on a playmaking skill positional player. If cheifs dont want him why would we?

If he sucked they wouldn't of franchised him.

mikesaintfan · 03-25-2013, 04:53 AM

Gotta do something at LT

halloween 65 · 03-25-2013, 08:30 AM

Draft a LT. if K.C. is asking to much or trade a player of equal value.

FinSaint · 03-25-2013, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

Draft a LT. if K.C. is asking to much or trade a player of equal value.

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.

03-24-2013, 10:18 PM	#11
Threaded by WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062 Rating: (0 votes - average) 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. I think what Joker meant was that Cassel stayed on his ass, as in knocked down/sacked, not on Albert's Joker likes this.
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03-24-2013, 11:08 PM	#12
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,371 Blog Entries: 34	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert Data?

03-24-2013, 11:20 PM	#13
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert Albert was the OT I most wanted out of all the possible FAs this offseason before he got the tag placed on him. I'd be all for getting him in the black & gold, because he would be an upgrade over Bushrod, but as it stands now, he has that $9.8M tag on him for next season and that's way too much money for the Saints. They'd need to negotiate a new contract with him to coincide with the trade and Albert would be probably looking for Jake Long type of money - in the ball park of $9M/yr. I just don't think the Saints can afford him, and that's why he'll probably end up in Miami out of the potential suitors mentioned in the article. He's a really good LT, but he hasn't been happy in Kansas City - who would be? - and his services are pricey; those are the two main reasons why the Chiefs might be looking for a trading partner for his services. hagan714 likes this.
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03-24-2013, 11:34 PM	#14
lumm0x Resident antediluvian Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,026	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert Same assessment from me. Better than Bushrod, much better than anyone we still have, but still far too expensive for us. I don't see how we can get this done. canucksaint, Rugby Saint II, Joker and 1 others like this.

03-24-2013, 11:54 PM	#15
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert Originally Posted by lumm0x Same assessment from me. Better than Bushrod, much better than anyone we still have, but still far too expensive for us. I don't see how we can get this done. Right on brother!

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03-25-2013, 12:24 AM	#16
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert Its why cassille is gone.finger pointer

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lsutigerfan 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: born And raised in NOLA, now live in Los Angeles Posts: 811	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert Originally Posted by darksoul35 He has to suck or they would keep him and use their pick on a playmaking skill positional player. If cheifs dont want him why would we? If he sucked they wouldn't of franchised him.

03-25-2013, 04:53 AM	#18
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03-25-2013, 08:46 AM	#20
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert Originally Posted by halloween 65 Draft a LT. if K.C. is asking to much or trade a player of equal value. 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.

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