Clayton: Fins might trade for Brandon Albert

[EDGECRUSHER]

Yes, but those back injuries happened last year and limited him to 11 starts. I agree he has a better injury history than Long, but he is far from a slam dunk and he wants top dollar. Just doesn't seem worth it.

[Landshark]

No need to even trade up as there are quality tackles that can be had at Miami's spots. Don't blow your draft picks.  This is a deep draft for offensive lineman

[MikeO]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/report-ot-albert-wants-50-143134012--nfl.html

Not looking good at the moment for the Albert trade. Still a few days left though so ya never know.

Miami will probably use the pick they were going to send to KC and trade up in Rd 1 and draft Fisher or Johnson

[Pappy13]

Miami will probably use the pick they were going to send to KC and trade up in Rd 1 and draft Fisher or Johnson

Or just draft a RT in round 2 and move Martin to LT. I think this is more likely.

[MikeO]

Or just draft a RT in round 2 and move Martin to LT. I think this is more likely.

draft a guard and move Jon Jerry to RT his natural position is the better option

[MikeO]

the latest

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 3m
From TA: My understanding is #Dolphins are willing to meet Branden Albert's contract demands of similar $$ to Duane Brown. Waiting on KC

[Pappy13]

draft a guard and move Jon Jerry to RT his natural position is the better option

That works for me too.

[el diablo]

the latest

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 3m
From TA: My understanding is #Dolphins are willing to meet Branden Albert's contract demands of similar $$ to Duane Brown. Waiting on KC

Awesome.

[MikeO]

Looks like the trade will go down with Miami meeting Albert's asking price contract wise according to reports. KC just hoping another team (SD or Arizona) comes in and offers MORE than Miami and is willing to also pay Albert. Which is unlikely.

My guess is this trade happens late Wednesday or early Thursday

[EDGECRUSHER]

Not a fan of the move, but it makes Miami a lot better in the near future than having Martin at LT. Guess this means we draft a CB with the first pick and then a DE with the next.

[MikeO]

John Clayton reporting the trade will go down on Thursday. KC doesn't want to tip their hand on who the #1 overall pick will be and is waiting to see if they get any outrageous offers for that pick up until then

[Landshark]

Not a fan of the move, but it makes Miami a lot better in the near future than having Martin at LT. Guess this means we draft a CB with the first pick and then a DE with the next.

This draft is deep on defensive backs and offensive linemen, not so much on pass rushing defensive ends.  That needs to be addressed early on.

[BigDaddyFin]

The Phinstones says the hangup is over draft pick compensation.

Albert is looking for a deal in the 9ish million range with 22 million guaranteed blah blah blah a bit less than what Jake Long got with the Rams.

https://www.facebook.com/ThePhinstones?ref=stream&hc_location=stream

I don't know how accurate this is and am not a member of the Phinstones so I can't say if it's outdated or inaccurate.

[MikeO]

Armando reporting the Fins and Albert have pretty much agreed to a deal.  Trade should go through

[EDGECRUSHER]

Is he really that good? I don't recall hearing a ton about him before trade talks with Miami opened up.