How the Rise of Comp Picks is Chilling Free Agency

[Skyy God]

Interesting read.

Probably (at least partially) responsible for why the Boston’s and Browns’ of the NFL don’t get signed early.

https://deadspin.com/how-the-rise-of-comp-picks-is-chilling-nfl-free-agency-1833782354

[DJ's left nut]

Oh. Deadspin.

"Greedy capitalist owners are rat-fucking the players by {insert words}"

Not giving those assholes clicks.

[In58men]

Oh. Deadspin.

"Greedy capitalist owners are rat-****ing the players by {insert words}"

Not giving those assholes clicks.

That’ll show them!!!!!!

[Pitt Gorilla]

Oh. Deadspin.

"Greedy capitalist owners are rat-****ing the players by {insert words}"

Not giving those assholes clicks.
It appears to be a pretty well-sourced piece.

[suzzer99]

I saw someone's list of top remaining FA's that had Kelvin Benjamin at #10.

If that's #10 the cupboard is already pretty bare.

[Amnorix]

So the comp pick system turns out to mostly help the "wealthy" stay wealthy, and has largely benefitted teams like the Patriots and Ravens to the detriment of the "has-nots". I love that it helps my guys, but honestly, it's mostly a reward program for those who can best work the system.

As it's not really fulfilling its intended goal, I'd be fine with getting rid of it. Or not -- it helps my guys so keep it for all I care. But as an average/objective NFL fan, I would not support it.

[Angry fan]

Oh. Deadspin.

"Greedy capitalist owners are rat-****ing the players by {insert words}"

Not giving those assholes clicks.

Deadspin is right until they forget the players are getting a cut of the revenue too. Greedy capitalist owners and greedy players.

And after reading this article, I thought it was excellent in explaining how teams game the comp picks.