Compensatory Draft Picks

[BrudLee]

Originally Posted by BossHog

That's why you build through the draft, instead of free agency.

I don't disagree. My point (and there is one) is that Philadelphia gained Jevon Kearse and Dhani Jones in free agency, both of whom received significant playing time and made signficant contribution, and gave up players who's impact was not nearly as pronounced. The fact that their new employers either paid too much for declining talent (Bobby Taylor, Troy Vincent), or signed a player whose injuries limited his production (Duce Staley), or picked up a player the Eagles had no intention of signing anyway (Marco Coleman) shouldn't be a reason to reward the Eagles.

Put it another way. If I could trade Bobby Taylor, Troy Vincent, Carlos Emmons, Duce Staley, and Marco Coleman for Jevon Kearse and Dhani Jones without cap implications, I'd do so in a heartbeat. You wouldn't need to throw in four draft picks to sweeten the deal.