NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert

FinSaint · 03-25-2013, 07:46 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.

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.

FinSaint · 03-25-2013, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

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.

I really think that the best solution at this point and with the cap restrictions the Saints have would be to pick an OT with LT capability from the draft somewhere around the 4th or 5th round and then just try to manage with the current guys on the roster and developing that draft pick for future starting role or injury relief duty (i.e. Brown relief duty).

It might not sound all that comforting, but Brees has to find away to work around this issue with his fat wallet.

jnormand · 03-25-2013, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

It might not sound all that comforting, but Brees has to find away to work around this issue with his fat wallet.

Fin that's it! Brees could use his wallet as a LT! Or maybe we dont need a LT because the wallet can provide all that padding if he gets hit.

hagan714 · 03-25-2013, 09:18 AM

i really think albert wants out and knows he is not really wanted anyways.

price is a bit step in trade price.

then again if he comes here and goes for a really cap friendly price then you would have pause.

he could sign a one or two year deal just to get out.

or the trade could involve similar cap carrying players. Harper? comes to mind. no i am not ready trade him because i have no idea if we have anyone to really replace him for the entire season. do they need a SS anyways?

FinSaint · 03-25-2013, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

or the trade could involve similar cap carrying players. Harper? comes to mind. no i am not ready trade him because i have no idea if we have anyone to really replace him for the entire season. do they need a SS anyways?

The problem with that is that Harper's prorated signing bonus would still stay with the Saints even after the trade, as was explained to me by Danno earlier.

hagan714 · 03-25-2013, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

The problem with that is that Harper's prorated signing bonus would still stay with the Saints even after the trade, as was explained to me by Danno earlier.

yes straight up trade sure. there are ways to redo anything and there is also eating the money and use it to devalue picks in the trade.

there is always a way

CheramieIII · 03-25-2013, 09:51 AM

maybe ivory and a 4th I would be reluctant to trade INgram in this situation. I would rather have a nose tackle and pick for Ingram.

burningmetal · 03-25-2013, 10:11 AM

It would make no sense to get Albert, for what the Chiefs will want. Why sign an average tackle who will want more money soon enough, and lose all kinds of picks, when you can just draft a tackle in the first (though I'd much prefer defense at 15) and still have your other picks. We're better off signing Bryant Mckinnie for a year.

tavia45 · 03-25-2013, 10:32 AM

They're asking for to much, I hope the saints don't let them make a fool out them with that offer that's asking too much.

03-25-2013, 07:46 AM	#1
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	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.

03-25-2013, 08:30 AM	#2
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, 09:20 AM	#3
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert Originally Posted by halloween 65 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. I really think that the best solution at this point and with the cap restrictions the Saints have would be to pick an OT with LT capability from the draft somewhere around the 4th or 5th round and then just try to manage with the current guys on the roster and developing that draft pick for future starting role or injury relief duty (i.e. Brown relief duty). It might not sound all that comforting, but Brees has to find away to work around this issue with his fat wallet. jeanpierre likes this.

03-25-2013, 10:54 AM	#4
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,744	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert Originally Posted by FinSaint It might not sound all that comforting, but Brees has to find away to work around this issue with his fat wallet. Fin that's it! Brees could use his wallet as a LT! Or maybe we dont need a LT because the wallet can provide all that padding if he gets hit.

03-25-2013, 09:18 AM	#5
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert i really think albert wants out and knows he is not really wanted anyways. price is a bit step in trade price. then again if he comes here and goes for a really cap friendly price then you would have pause. he could sign a one or two year deal just to get out. or the trade could involve similar cap carrying players. Harper? comes to mind. no i am not ready trade him because i have no idea if we have anyone to really replace him for the entire season. do they need a SS anyways?

03-25-2013, 09:24 AM	#6
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert Originally Posted by hagan714 or the trade could involve similar cap carrying players. Harper? comes to mind. no i am not ready trade him because i have no idea if we have anyone to really replace him for the entire season. do they need a SS anyways? The problem with that is that Harper's prorated signing bonus would still stay with the Saints even after the trade, as was explained to me by Danno earlier.

03-25-2013, 09:52 AM	#7
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert Originally Posted by FinSaint The problem with that is that Harper's prorated signing bonus would still stay with the Saints even after the trade, as was explained to me by Danno earlier. yes straight up trade sure. there are ways to redo anything and there is also eating the money and use it to devalue picks in the trade. there is always a way

03-25-2013, 09:51 AM	#8
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,496 Blog Entries: 3	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert maybe ivory and a 4th I would be reluctant to trade INgram in this situation. I would rather have a nose tackle and pick for Ingram.

03-25-2013, 10:11 AM	#9
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert It would make no sense to get Albert, for what the Chiefs will want. Why sign an average tackle who will want more money soon enough, and lose all kinds of picks, when you can just draft a tackle in the first (though I'd much prefer defense at 15) and still have your other picks. We're better off signing Bryant Mckinnie for a year. jnormand and jeanpierre like this.

03-25-2013, 10:32 AM	#10
tavia45 Registered Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 41	Re: NFL Rumors – Saints Want Branden Albert They're asking for to much, I hope the saints don't let them make a fool out them with that offer that's asking too much.
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