Third Straight Year Of 'Let's Move Branden Albert And Draft A Tackle'

Seems to be more about just drafting a right tackle as opposed to moving Albert.

Albert was a freak like Mike Iupati last year whom both have the skillset and talent to play G or T. Essentially all of the 1st round tackle’s in this year’s class are looked at as definite RT’s with potential to play the blind side. The last two year’s draft classes have had sure-fire LT’s and since we didn’t draft any then we can’t this year. If our 21st pick is spent on a tackle it will be for the right side

He had a quiet season which is what you want out of a tackle. I felt like where we struggled on the O-line last season is when we were clearly outmatched by the other team on the interior positions. I think we need to just leave him there and move on.

I’ve always felt Albert was a good run blocker, but wasn’t sure as a pass blocker. If I could see stats to show me he’s at least average in not allowing sacks, I’m on board the “no need for an LT” train.

Not to start. I like Albert. Number one rushing offense in the league isn’t a coincidence.

And every year they get it wrong, when will they learn.

Again, I say, this argument is pretty dumb and played out.

The question is more about Richardson… if they are happy with him, KC doesn’t need an OT early in the draft.

If they aren’t happy with Richardson, draft a guy that can start at RT from day one.

Ideally, that draft pick could be a guy that could develop into a LT, so there is some depth/competition on the line.

if someday, someone beats Albert out of the LT spot, then that’s great.
but, I don’t think he’s where I’d start if I wanted to immediately replace a starter.

the only starters that REALLY need replaced are: Chris Chambers, Ron Edwards and Mike Vrabel

Would be this years Tyson Jackson, no thanks.

I do agree it is weak draft class, but I think Gabe Carimi is a long time All-Pro RT. He is a very good tackle, but just doesn’t have the overall top level athletic ability to be a top notch LT. RT he is more than great and a tremendous run-blocker. At the #21 spot, Carimi is of great value. Some of the other guys being mentioned are more like LT’s, but I don’t think any of them are even as good as Branden Albert at LT.

I would be upset if we did!

So nobody will try to trade up and take guys that we really do want

 I say bring on the beef. We got manhandled by the Raiders and Ravens last year. We didn’t give up a lot of sacks but Cassell didn’t take a lot of time. The routes were designed to get the ball out fast. I would not be upset with Carimi but would prefer an OLB with our first pick. And we absolutely need interior line help, even if Asomoah starts at C next year. Where is the back up?
Also In my opinion we definetely need a big boy for the NT position. I watched some of the plays last year, and often times the Center, all by himself would push Ron out of the middle and leave a huge hole for the running back. Sometimes the guard would even sprint to the Linebacker. I am a little elementary at the 3-4 but I think whats most important for a nose is just to hold his ground and tackle whoever runs up the middle correct? Ron does not do well at this. However, again, NT is not worth a 1st rounder to me.