Will we get additional draft picks next year due to lost free agents?

Mar 25, 2021 at 12:06 PM

fryet
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I believe that for every agent you sign, it cancels out a compensatory draft pick that you would have received from losing a free agent. Looking at the list, we have lost more than we have signed, but I am not sure if the money we paid on our new team members exceed what was paid to the ones that left. Anyone have an idea on what we can expect? My best guess is that we might get something minor like a 7th round pick next year.

Gains:

LB Samson Ebukam (Rams, 2-yr, $12M, NFLN)
DL Zach Kerr (Panthers, 1-yr, 49ers)
C Alex Mack (Falcons, 3-yr, NFLN)
WR Trent Sherfield (Cardinals, 1-yr, NFLN)
S Tavon Wilson (Colts, 1-yr, NFLN)

Lost:

QB C.J. Beathard (UFA, Jaguars, NFLN)
WR Kendrick Bourne (UFA, Patriots, 3-yrs, $22.5M, NFLN)
RB Tevin Coleman (UFA, Jets, NFLN)
DE Kerry Hyder (UFA, Seahawks, 3-yrs, $16.5M, ESPN)
DL Solomon Thomas (UFA, Raiders, 1-yr, $5M NFLN)
CB Ahkello Witherspoon (UFA, Seahawks, 1-yr, Anderson)

Mar 25, 2021 at 5:49 PM

irishluder
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Its hilarious that Bourne got a bigger contract that Hyder... liked him but nothing special.

I think we'll get something but its not going to be high, maybe a 6th rounder

Mar 25, 2021 at 5:55 PM

ChaunceyGardner
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I think Hyder/Mack will balance out, Ebukam and Thomas will balance out, Kerr and Witherspoon balance out, the rest is kind of a wash but Bourne/Coleman will probably net us something

Mar 25, 2021 at 6:01 PM

krizay
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It's not just about salary. It also factors in playing time, performance and accolades(pro bowl etc...)

Mar 27, 2021 at 6:26 PM

DoseOfBosa
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We should have 1 comp pick based on that list in op, but I have no idea which round

and Sherman leaving will still get us another, and we still have another dozen or so unsigned FAs, guys like Mullen, Blair, Jordan Reed, McKinnon, Ansah, etc. could get signed by other teams

[ Edited by DoseOfBosa on Mar 27, 2021 at 6:26 PM ]

Mar 27, 2021 at 7:01 PM

maxsmart
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Originally posted by DoseOfBosa:
We should have 1 comp pick based on that list in op, but I have no idea which round

and Sherman leaving will still get us another, and we still have another dozen or so unsigned FAs, guys like Mullen, Blair, Jordan Reed, McKinnon, Ansah, etc. could get signed by other teams

According to Over The Cap we should get a rd 6 and rd 7 picks
https://overthecap.com/compensatory-picks/

San Francisco 49ers
CFAs Lost: 5 CFAs Gained: 2
FA Lost .. .. Comp Rd ..... Salary..... FA Gained ..... Rd.... Salary
Kerry Hyder ........ 6 .... $5.5M ............ Alex Mack .......... 6 ... $5.0M (offsetting)
Kendrick Bourne .. 6 .. $5.0M ......... Samson Ebukam ... 6 ... $6.0M (offsetting)

FA Qualified for Compensation:
A Witherspoon ..... Rd 6 .... $4.0M
Solomon Thomas .. Rd 7 ... $3.3M

C.J. Beathard ........ 7 ... $2.5M (contract too small)

[ Edited by maxsmart on Mar 27, 2021 at 7:14 PM ]

Mar 27, 2021 at 7:23 PM

Rice-a-Ronnie
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Bear in mind that there are only 32 comp picks handed out each year. Coming off Covid season there are probably more teams than usual with comp picks earned. My guess is that 7th Round comps might be at the low end and it's possible not all will get credited.

Mar 28, 2021 at 8:37 PM

DoseOfBosa
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Originally posted by Rice-a-Ronnie:
Bear in mind that there are only 32 comp picks handed out each year. Coming off Covid season there are probably more teams than usual with comp picks earned. My guess is that 7th Round comps might be at the low end and it's possible not all will get credited.

that's a good point