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Barnwell on draft value index movement:
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-nfl-draft-value-index/
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-nfl-draft-value-index/
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Bears repeating...
"Patriots beat writer Doug Kyed pointed out to me that the Patriots structured the deals of their free-agents-to-be in a way that would qualify for draft pick compensation.
I sense a new rule coming next season to deal with this treacherous use of the process.
Multiple teams manipulate the comp system, including the Ravens and Packers. The Patriots should be safe with this one.
Multiple teams had their own version of "spygate" going on too. Only one team got penalized. When it comes to the current commissioner, never assume the rules apply equally to all teams.
If the Patriots had structured those deals in a more traditional way, they would have had to release Browner and Wilfork (if not Revis as well), which would have prevented New England from claiming any compensation when those players signed elsewhere."
Since we're talking about a perfectly legal maneuver, there's no penalty involved. The issue is its continuance moving forward. Since the comp pick stuff is based in the CBA, it's not something that Goodell can just rule on as if he's the only arbiter.
Something something integrity of the game...the New England Patriots will forfeit their first round pick in the upcoming draft.
Something something can't possibly happen.
Realistically if your going to award comp picks why shouldn't they take into account all avenues in which you acquire and lose talent. Until they wise up though BB is pretty smart to manipulate it as other teams do as well.Wonder how long before the NFL changes the rules so that not picking up an option counts as being cut for the purposes of determining compensatory picks.
And people think BB was crazy for letting Revis walk. We got an affordable 1 year rental, won the SB, and get a 3rd round pick to boot. He was never coming back.
You seem to be under the misguided belief that if Goodell penalizes the Patriots in a way which is technically not allowed anyone but the Patriots and their fans will care. Do you really think there are enough owners in the NFL willing to stick their necks out for Kraft that Goodell would be blocked? The entire AFC wants to see us knocked down a few pegs and I doubt many in the NFC would really shed a tear. They are not smart enough to recognize the precedent being established which may hurt them someday. They just see New England being penalized and mumble something about cheaters getting what they deserve.
And people think BB was crazy for letting Revis walk. We got an affordable 1 year rental, won the SB, and get a 3rd round pick to boot. He was never coming back.