compensatory draft picks

[WMH]

Originally Posted by popanot

I hate the Comp Pick system. If a team can't sign their players, then they shouldn't be rewarded. If the NFL must stick to this ridiculous system, then a team shouldn't be awarded anything higher than a 4th RD pick (of course, at the end of the RD). I even think it shouldn't be anything more than a 5th. I think awarding teams 3rd RD picks penalizes the other teams too much. 3rd, 4th RD picks are premium picks, IMO. Why should HOU or whoever be penalized because NE or whoever couldn't/wouldn't sign their own player? It's a farce.

I think this was a bargaining chip between the league and the union to get more players an opportunity.

[Arky]

Looks like this, now:

Round 1: 16th overall
Round 2: 51st overall
Round 3: 82nd overall
Round 4: 116th overall
Round 5: 152nd overall
Round 5: 174th overall*
Round 6: 194th overall
Round 6: 211th overall*
Round 6: 216th overall*
Round 7: 235th overall


*Compensatory pick

10 picks. I'll be somewhat surprised if they use all 10. Can't trade or bargain with the comp picks but you can with all the others....

[popanot]

Originally Posted by WMH

I think this was a bargaining chip between the league and the union to get more players an opportunity.

That's fine, but my problem is awarding premium picks. They can still award picks. Just do it from RD4 or RD5 on down. For example, instead awarding a 3rd RD pick, award them a 5th and 6th. That ensures even more players get drafted and a shot. Ultimately, adding comp picks does nothing for increasing player opportunities due to the roster size limit. Until the NFL increases that, there are only so many spots available - regardless of how many picks they add.