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This isn't specific to the Pats, but obviously relevant.
Let's say, for the sake of argument, that the Pats use the franchise tag this spring. The rules say that if a team makes an offer the Pats are unwilling/unable to match, that team has to cough up two first-round draft picks.
Here's my question: since the Colts don't have a first-round pick in 2008, does that mean they are shut out of the franchise "market," or would they simply have to give up their first-rounders in 2009 and 2010?
Let's say, for the sake of argument, that the Pats use the franchise tag this spring. The rules say that if a team makes an offer the Pats are unwilling/unable to match, that team has to cough up two first-round draft picks.
Here's my question: since the Colts don't have a first-round pick in 2008, does that mean they are shut out of the franchise "market," or would they simply have to give up their first-rounders in 2009 and 2010?