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Beachum was a huge negative in the run game. Was an average pass blocker last year.

 

Albert is a much better run blocker and although not quite as good as Beachum in the pass blocking department, more than adequate. When healthy he is viewed as a high end LT. This is most definitely an upgrade in some capacity even if you're down on Albert. 

 

No idea why people keep bringing up his age, Beachum sure as hell didn't look like a long-term answer last year. Who cares if he was younger? We're likely looking for a new LT in a couple years regardless. Albert can move into the LG spot and be very solid there (his game surely would fit there), whereas Beachum refused to sign anywhere last year that wanted him to play anywhere but LT.