Clayton: Fins might trade for Brandon Albert

[MikeO]

Miami squashed the deal for Albert. Money wasn't the issue, the trade compensation was..

From the Miami Hearld..........As of last week, Miami hadn’t offered Eric Winston anything more than a one-year deal at very low money, but Winston remains an option unless Miami and the Chiefs revive talks on Branden Albert. The Dolphins and Chiefs discussed the 54th pick, but Miami ultimately decided not to offer it, though they did reach a financial understanding with Albert had a trade gone down.

Jon Gruden said Winston’s play was a “disaster” last year, but keep in mind Pro Football Focus ranked him a solid 26th of 80 tackles (allowed three sacks, 25 quarterback hurries). By comparison, Albert was 25th (1 sack, 12 hurries). Miami isn’t enamored with Bryant McKinnie and also hasn’t called former Falcons starter Tyson Clabo, among the best free agent tackles left.
 

[Landshark]

B/R is reporting that the Dolphins have resumed negotiations wIth Winston

[BigDaddyFin]

I was curious about this.  It seems getting Eric Winston isn't a huge drop off in production despite his poor play last year and we get him at a lot less money...

[Spider-Dan]

Even PFF has complained about people using their stats to say that Albert was the "25th best tackle last year."  He was mediocre in run blocking, but top-10 in pass blocking.

[Pappy13]

Miami squashed the deal for Albert. Money wasn't the issue, the trade compensation was..

Not according to Omar Kelly at the Sun Sentinal. 2 newspapers, 2 different stories. Not surprising since it's all speculation anyway.

"But the one player Dolphins fans should move on from is offensive tackle Branden Albert, who Miami discussed trading with Kansas City for, but balked Albert's asking price for a new contract."

Eventful draft for Miami

[MikeO]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/30/dolphins-turn-their-attention-to-tyson-clabo/

Clabo visiting Fins too

How Clabo isn't on a team yet is surprising. Solid tackle in this league