How realistic (and expensive) would Giants trade for left tackle be?

[Fin Fan in Cali]

http://www.bigblueunited.com/2017/02/realistic-expensive-giants-trade-left-tackle.html

On the free agency front, Pro Bowler Andrew Whitworth is the clear top dog if he does not re-sign in Cincinnati (he has said he wants to). However, two other potential high-end left tackle options could be had by trade – San Francisco’s Joe Staley and Cleveland’s Joe Thomas.​

Miami’s Branden Albert is also a new addition to the trading block, but he is a second-tier target compared to Staley and Thomas. (Photo Credit: Reinhold Matay/USA Today)​

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By James Kratch – NJ.com 2.18.17​

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The two worst teams in the NFL in 2016, the San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns, both have something the Giants need: a star left tackle. With the 49ers and Browns having the first two selections in this year’s NFL Draft it makes sense that teams like New York would inquire about Joe Staley and Joe Thomas. If either one is officially made available by either team expect the Giants to be involved in the rumors after Ereck Flowers struggled at left tackle for the second straight season.
It is likely that the price tags on both Thomas and Staley are too high for General Manager Jerry Reese’s liking but another left tackle has recently been made available via trade that would be less expensive. The Miami Dolphins were reportedly going ot release Brandon Albert earlier this week but decided not too because of trade interests from teams around the league. If the Giants think Albert could fill in nicely on Eli Manning’s blindside, the move should be made as he wouldn’t cost as much as Staley or Thomas.

 

[Fin Fan in Cali]

Would be nice to see multiple teams interested in Albert.

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

I would think Albert would rather play for a team with a shot at the super bowl. The Jacksonville proposed trade doesn't excite me much, but I also think Gase deserves to build the team the way he wants.

 

[insomnia411]

I'd be shocked if we got any higher than a 4th round pick if it's for a pick.
Maybe Albert for DRC since they have 3 corners? He can cover the slot receiver pretty well and we'd be suddenly very good in the secondary.

 

[hoops]

Giants should be huge players in the left tackle market be it free agent or draft

 

[joenhre]

Albert for DRC > Albert for Julius Thomas. We probably will get Thomas and he ends up being Jordan Cameron 2.0. Hopefully the Dolphins end up actually getting a player that contributes.

 

[Notso]

Though Julius Thomas has dissapointed in Jacksonville. Did anyone really not see this coming? Going from Peyton to Blake Bortles, which I have no idea how he still has a job... Makes you wonder how much is it really on Thomas.

 

[ticophin]

Jax coaching has made the whole team look horrible!! That team, with the right leadership, should be a playoff contender for years to come, but there is no direction as of today!!