According to league sources, the Dolphins have had extensive talks with Kansas City about acquiring Branden Albert for a second-round pick, and team sources acknowledge a trade could be finalized before next Thursday's NFL draft. The Chiefs placed the franchise tag on Albert, a five-year starting left tackle this offseason, but talks on a multi-year deal have stalled. Kansas City apparently plans to use the No. 1 pick on one of two offensive tackles, Texas A&M's Luke Joeckel or Central Michigan's Eric Fisher. Albert, who won't be participating in Kansas City's offseason program, and is presently training in South Florida, is adamant about remaining a left tackle. The Dolphins and Chiefs, two franchises that have a good relationship because of Andy Reid's long standing friendship with former team czar Bill Parcells, who is Ireland's mentor, have been discussing this possible trade since last month's NFL owners meeting. Source: Sun Sentinel
albert is a solid LT. definitely worth a 2nd round pick. he's going to demand a large contract but the phins have plenty of cap room to work with.
