Clayton: Fins might trade for Brandon Albert

[Sunstroke]

I don't recall hearing a ton about him before trade talks with Miami opened up.

I suppose that depends on how closely you follow the NFL. I remember Albert back when he was still an OG prospect, before he moved to LT.

[Landshark]

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

And that's a good thing when you're an offensive lineman.

[MikeO]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 1m
As I just said on our show: Don't be shocked if Branden Albert trade doesn't happen until #Dolphins are on the clock. Crazy.

Ed Werder ‏@Edwerderespn 2m
Dolphins-Chiefs won't further discuss Branden Albert trade until both teams pick in first round _ assuming Dolphins haven't picked an OT

[EDGECRUSHER]

Big gamble on both teams parts. If Miami doesn't pick a LT, they have no trade leverage. If Miami trades up for a LT, Kansas City is stuck with Albert for a rebuilding year and then he leaves with no compensation.

[MikeO]

Big gamble on both teams parts. If Miami doesn't pick a LT, they have no trade leverage. If Miami trades up for a LT, Kansas City is stuck with Albert for a rebuilding year and then he leaves with no compensation.

Less of a gamble on Miami. Miami could always draft a Tackle in Rounds 2 or 3 or just sign Winston if need be.

KC is stuck with Albert if they don't move him and will get nothing in return for him after this year when he walks.

[Pappy13]

I think this pretty much means that Miami is NOT desperate for a LT and will not trade up to get one. If one falls into their lap, fine but they have options well beyond the first round.

[MikeO]

I think this pretty much means that Miami is NOT desperate for a LT and will not trade up to get one. If one falls into their lap, fine but they have options well beyond the first round.

I think they will trade up for Joeckl in a heart beat if he is there at #3. They love him. Tex AM ties with Sherman/Tanny. He is the one guy they trade up for at LT

[Spider-Dan]

Big gamble on both teams parts. If Miami doesn't pick a LT, they have no trade leverage. If Miami trades up for a LT, Kansas City is stuck with Albert for a rebuilding year and then he leaves with no compensation.

The trade would go down with MIA on the clock (or earlier), not after.

[MikeO]

Hoping Ireland can get Albert for a 3rd rounder. Miami has all the leverage today and tomorrow when it comes to this trade. Low ball them if they don't take it, oh well!

[Pappy13]

I think they will trade up for Joeckl in a heart beat if he is there at #3. They love him. Tex AM ties with Sherman/Tanny. He is the one guy they trade up for at LT

Well either Miami doesn't think that Joeckel will be there at #3 or they aren't prepared to give up what they would have to. If they were, why keep stringing KC along. If you want a tackle that bad, just give up the 2nd round pick already and have Albert signed.

[MikeO]

Well either Miami doesn't think that Joeckl will be there at #3 or they aren't prepared to give up what they would have to. If they were, why keep stringing KC along. If you want a tackle that bad, just give up the 2nd round pick already and have Albert signed.

why show your hand now a half hour out? Miami is playing this right

Miami wants Joeckl more so there is no rush now when there is a strong possibility he will be there at #3

[Pappy13]

why show your hand now a half hour out? Miami is playing this right

Miami wants Joeckl more so there is no rush now when there is a strong possibility he will be there at #3

Oh they are playing it right alright. They are letting it come to them rather then trying to make it happen. That's why they'll wait till the #12 pick and pick the best player available to them at that point or trade with someone else who is desperate and move down.

[MikeO]

This deal isn't officially dead yet but it doesn't look like it will happen.

Dolphins have Martin and Jon Jerry right now as starting tackles.

Interesting to see if Miami goes back to Winston (who might be Marc Colombo 2.0 at this stage in his career) or if they just roll with Jerry or maybe this Dallas Thomas kid can play tackle at this level. We will se

[CF DolFan]

I don't know that Miami will try and address every single need unless its there to be had for a deal. They didnt replace Marshsal even when we had nothing because there wasn't anything worth wasting picks on. Although we have had a hell of an offseason I don't see them changing philosophies now and we actually do have a LT already. He may not be the long term answer but this year will be spent trying to gel with all the new. We can address franchise LT next year as long as we don't overspend now. This new feeling of optimism is exciting but  I believe year three will be our year to really contend.

[MikeO]

I don't know that Miami will try and address every single need unless its there to be had for a deal. They didnt replace Marshsal even when we had nothing because there wasn't anything worth wasting picks on. Although we have had a hell of an offseason I don't see them changing philosophies now and we actually do have a LT already. He may not be the long term answer but this year will be spent trying to gel with all the new. We can address franchise LT next year as long as we don't overspend now. This new feeling of optimism is exciting but  I believe year three will be our year to really contend.

not addressing WR is one thing. Not addressing your tackle position is another. Can't ignore those spots.

Martin at LT ...fine. But Right Tackle is a question. Will Yeatmen? Jon Jerry? Dallas Thomas? Not exactly a who's who of guys that should make Tannehill feel safe!

And the Dolphins have totally changed philosophies this offsason in many ways.