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Copenseatory picks?

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Bristerfan, Mar 14, 2013.

  1. Bristerfan

    Bristerfan Well-Known Member

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    how do they work? What should we expect to get for loosing Wallace,Lewis,Mendy,Mundy??
     
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  2. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    I think it depends on what round the player was drafted Mendenhall was a first round pick so the highest the Steelers would get is a third round compensatory pick. They won't get those picks until the 2014 draft though.
     
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  3. Da Stellars

    Da Stellars Well-Known Member

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    it has to do with how much the players who left sign for? Also I think it might also have to do with how they perform next year too. i.e. if they sit the bench all year and do nothing it counts against us? ...I could be wrong?

    We should get something decent for Wallace since he singed for a lot I think ?
     
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  4. shaner82

    shaner82 Well-Known Member

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    I don't know all the details, but I do know that the best case scenario for a comp pick is a 3rd rounder. I don't think we'll get a 3rd rounder for Wallace, in all likelihood, I think the best we can hope for is a 4th with him.

    We won't get much for the other guys.

    The formula is based on player salary, performance and year end honours, such as pro bowl, MVP, etc.
     
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  5. shaner82

    shaner82 Well-Known Member

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    The only time it matters where a player was drafted is when a team assigns a tender to him. In the case of compensatory picks, it doesn't matter.
     
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  6. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    It's set up to compensate for net loss of free agents. As Shaner mentioned, where the player was originally drafted isn't a factor. The formula the league uses isn't made public, but the determination is based on the value of the lost player's new contract, playing time (with the previous team), and accolades (with the previous team), and other factors- all of which is weighted against the free agents you sign.

    Four is the maximum amount of comp. picks you can be awarded, which isn't uncommon.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Mar 14, 2013
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