Sentinel Reporting Trade Is Near: Albert For Thomas

M.J.

8 years ago

Reports are brewing about Albert for Thomas

Reports are brewing about a trade of Albert for Thomas

If this trade happens it would be a nice score for the Dolphins

Omar Kelly of the Sun Sentinel is reporting that the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Miami Dolphins are near a trade involving Branden Albert and Julius Thomas.

Thomas, the former Broncos Tight End, has been a bit of an let down for the Jaguars. But, let’s be clear, his fortunes could very well change given a new coaching.

First, Albert was going to get cut and bring nothing. If this trade happens, Miami will fill a hole without wasting a bullet in the draft or chasing one in Free Agency. His contract will certainly have limited guaranteed money or be front loaded to allow his release in 2018. So, Thomas will be on a prove it season.

Second, even in Jacksonville he managed 46 Rec, 455 yards with a 9.9 Avg., and 5 T.D.’s in his first season, and a near mirror image of Sims stats in 2016. In comparison to Sims, that’s better or equal production with a lesser cast. In no way will this be a bust move, if it happens… and, it could turn out to be a excellent addition if Adam Gase can continue his ways of making Tight Ends blossom under his tutelage.

A trade for a TE would be one less check on a long list of needs

From a financial standpoint, Thomas has a contract that runs through 2019 and $3 million of his $7.1 million 2017 salary is already guaranteed. According to multiple sources, as per the Sentinel, both Albert and Thomas are willing to restructure their contract to make this happen. That’s a good thing because the back-end of his contract is bloated with the final two season adding up to near 20 million

Albert likes the weather and wouldn’t need to totally relocate, and Thomas would get a coach who he is familiar with and who does well with TE’s. So, for both this would be a good deal.

The only draw back is that Thomas has never played a full 16 game season. The last two season he he has 12 and 9 games respectively. As long as Miami can structure it so they can get out of it after the 2017 season will a limited hit, I’m fine with this move.

I say take the chance, so you don’t have to make the hard commit in FA or expend a blue chip pick in the draft.

With so much in need on defense and the Offensive Line, I’d like to see the temptation of not draft a TE in the first round. Give me defense in the draft and Guards in Free Agency…please! Go Fins!!!

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If this trade happens it would be a nice score for the Dolphins

A trade for a TE would be one less check on a long list of needs

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