DaBruinz

One of the things about the fact that the Patriots haven't signed anyone is that there will be a bunch of comp picks coming the Pats way. Unfortunately, not for McGinest, but for Givens, Chatham, Davis, and Fauria there are potential comp picks, though Chatham and Fauria might not qualify. There is also Stephen Neal, Adam Vinatieri and Tom Ashworth who the Pats could get comp picks for.

The Pats could be looking at having 7 or more EXTRA draft picks next season. As well as the picks they have currently and the money that they will have available.

nickw308810

I mentioned something about comp picks in an early post about Willie. I don't think the NFL would give a team 7 comp picks. But as long as we got a few high ones I would be happy. I would guess we would have to lose 2 out of Adam, Ashworth, and Neal to get a 3rd rounder. Plus if we sign some big free agents won't it hurt our comp. picks? This year I think we could get a couple late rounders.

IcyPatriot

AdamTJ says it's mostly determined by average salary of new contract. That being said it looks like a 4th for Givens
http://kffl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116792

PatsWorldChamps

nada for willie.... we cut him.

smg93

The biggest silver lining is we wont have those "will we re-sign willie" and "will we re-sign givens" threads anymore! It's almost like, thank goodness there's been a decision made on those guys already. Even if it may not have turned out exactly like how most fans would have wanted it, at least it's done and we can move on.

fgssand

So, uh, do you think we will resign Adam???

Pats726

But while those threads will be gone..their will be an increase exponentially in "The sky is falling...what are the Pats to do??" type threads...which I think will dominate the next few days and weeks...

smg93

Well at least it's two down and only one to go!

Triumph

But bear in mind that last seasons FA crop did ***** and NE was compensated with comp picks.

If the Pats do a better job this year in FA (which I fully expect) NE may not get as many or high comp picks.

Miguel

FYI - A team can only be granted 4 comp picks. The Pats will not get a comp pick for Willie since he was released. Please note that if the Patriots sign some UFAs later on, they may not get any comp picks.

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