Archer - Cowboys could net serious compensatory picks in 2016

[MtlCowboy]

would we get a comp pick for losing Melton? i know we didn't pick up his option but im not sure how this translates to comp picks (maybe we will be already be at 4 and this is irrelevant anyway but just wondering)

 

[tideh20heel]

And his yards after contact were astonishing. Honestly, Murray was never an open field runner, he's a patient back that waiting for holes to develop and weaved his way through those. The disrespect Murray gets from some of you people is ridiculous. Not every RB can get 1,800 yards and 400 yards receiving. Give credit where credit is due.

 

[Risen Star]

would we get a comp pick for losing Melton? i know we didn't pick up his option but im not sure how this translates to comp picks (maybe we will be already be at 4 and this is irrelevant anyway but just wondering)

I don't believe so.

 

[viman96]

What is the comp for losing Murray?

 

[big dog cowboy]

I don't believe so.

Since he wasn't originally drafted by the Cowboys, you are correct.

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

compensatory picks sounds a bit like a consolation prize so far in this situation to me.

 

[Risen Star]

What is the comp for losing Murray?

Depends on the contract he signs and I believe his playing time next year.

It's a formula that's way over my head but I know the Cowboys will be getting some nice comp picks for the guys they already lost and certainly if Murray is signed elsewhere.

 

[davey999]

It's come down to talking about compensatory picks? Awesome

 

[Verdict]

From what I understand no team can receive more than 4 comp picks in a year.

I knew there was a cap on the number of comp picks that s team can get burger some reason I was thinking that it was 3. I guess. I need to loon that one up

 

[ErikWilliamsHeadSlap]

With such depth at the position in the draft and so many needs on the other side of the ball, I'm OK with him leaving. But they better use that money and they better draft his successor. Or all the progress we made in the last 12 months is down the toilet.

 

[Nation]

Since he wasn't originally drafted by the Cowboys, you are correct.

I don't believe so.

You don't need to be originally drafted by a team to receive a comp pick for them. The Patriots for example will receive a 3rd round comp pick for Talib who was drafted by Tampa Bay.

Melton is still eligible for a comp pick (depending on the amount of his one year contract) even though Dallas declined an option bonus for him, which is different than if they had outright cut a player (IE DeMarcus Ware)

 

[Pabst]

It's come down to talking about compensatory picks? Awesome

It's how Ozzie Newsome in Baltimore operates. It's not a bad plan, granted the team drafts well with those picks.

 

[lkelly]

Don't sneeze at compensatory picks. As mentioned above, the Ravens use that strategy well, often focusing their free agent signings on guys that were released by other teams. The penalty you end up paying for bad contracts (and face it, most free agent deals struck in the first week end up being bad deals for the teams) compounded with the fact that you take yourself out of the running for compensatory picks makes it a double whammy.

The Bucs were a disaster last year in free agency. The Commanders used to have an annual franchise-crushing 3 day binge. There are cautionary tales all over the place.

Personally, not wanting to see Murray re-sign for big money here (would be a bad deal for the team), I think the thought of him becoming a division rival's bad deal and netting a potential 3rd or 4th rounder next year via the compensatory system is wonderful.

If you can draft well, take advantage of the cheap salaries and depth you get. If you can't draft well, then fix that by hiring new people to draft.

 

[USMarineVet]

Next year's draft is going to be fun. I'm thinking an additional 3rd and 4th round pick.

And knowing the Jones', you can pretty much rest assured those will translate into an additional late 1st or high 2nd rounder.

 

[Risen Star]

And knowing the Jones', you can pretty much rest assured those will translate into an additional late 1st or high 2nd rounder.

Can't trade comp picks, but having those can make you more likely to trade other picks, I suppose.

 

[USMarineVet]

Can't trade comp picks, but having those can make you more likely to trade other picks, I suppose.

Exactly, providing we hold onto our standard draft picks.

 

[Floatyworm]

The 2016 NFL draft is loaded...........

I already started working on that mock....and i'll tell you right now those comp picks are gonna be gold.

Murray = a 3rd round pick
Carter = a 4th round pick
Harris = a 5th round pick
Parnell = a 6th round pick

 

[ErikWilliamsHeadSlap]

Nothing gives me more pleasure than getting comped...

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

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[Direwolf63]

The Cowboys are better off without him.

Depends on who replaces him.