I’ve been writing and saying all offseason that the Eagles will not trade Michael Vick unless they...

I’ve been writing and saying all offseason that the Eagles will not trade Michael Vick unless they get a solid pick in return. And unless they get a second round pick, they won’t move him. You think that’s too much? Not really if you understand that if they hold on to him and he becomes a free agent in 2011, then signs with another team, the Eagles would probably get a compensatory third-round pick. So it makes sense to ask for a second rounder right now. Who will pay that? No one. That’s why I see Vick back with the Eagles.

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I'm suprised Lombardi doesn't know the basic compensatory pick formula...

Not really if you understand that if they hold on to him and he becomes a free agent in 2011, then signs with another team, the Eagles would probably get a compensatory third-round pick.

That’s actually not true. You cannot receive a 3rd round compensatory pick for a player over the age of 30. Vick turns 30 in June. There are typically only about (4) 3rd round compensatory selections awarded each year, and they go to the team that lost players that…

- Received a large contract from their new team (which Vick likely wouldn’t). This is the main factor in determining compensatory pick compensation.
- Got a lot of playing time
- Received postseason honors (ie – Pro Bowl)

Also, if the Eagles were to sign players away from other teams, that negates the potential to recoup a pick in return for a lost player (in this case, Vick).

Anyway, there are so many factors involved in how compensatory picks are awarded, that it should never ever factor into personnel decisions.

by JimmyK on Mar 3, 2010 11:10 AM EST reply actions

1 minute bastard!

Jim Johnson 1941-2009

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Mar 3, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions

oh and a much better explanation too

Jim Johnson 1941-2009

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Mar 3, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions

Haha, yup, hate when that happens to me.

by JimmyK on Mar 3, 2010 11:18 AM EST up reply actions

Yeah, I was skeptical of this too… I could see him getting pretty decent money, because QBs generally do, but his playing time won’t be huge and he isn’t going to make a pro bowl.

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by JasonB on Mar 3, 2010 11:54 AM EST up reply actions

Playing time won't be huge?

I don’t think hes going to go anywhere where he is not the starter?\

by Team Serbia on Mar 3, 2010 11:58 AM EST up reply actions

Meh...

I still see Vick going in a draft-day trade.

About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.

by IronHank on Mar 3, 2010 11:11 AM EST reply actions

UGH

this is the most idiotic thing I’ve ever heard … how does Lombardi know who we’ll sign 2011. Any free agents we sign could easily negate the comp picks.

Jim Johnson 1941-2009

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Mar 3, 2010 11:11 AM EST reply actions

this is the most idiotic thing I’ve ever heard

have you ever heard anything skip bayless has ever said?

by eagleyosh on Mar 3, 2010 12:10 PM EST up reply actions

+100

"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."

by Realtalk32 on Mar 3, 2010 1:40 PM EST up reply actions

Well….that was dumb.

Bye 36, you will be missed...

by Route36 on Mar 3, 2010 12:13 PM EST reply actions

That’s actually not true. You cannot receive a 3rd round compensatory pick for a player over the age of 30. Vick turns 30 in June. There are typically only about (4) 3rd round compensatory selections awarded each year, and they go to the team that lost players that…

- Received a large contract from their new team (which Vick likely wouldn’t). This is the main factor in determining compensatory pick compensation.
- Got a lot of playing time
- Received postseason honors (ie – Pro Bowl)

Also, if the Eagles were to sign players away from other teams, that negates the potential to recoup a pick in return for a lost player (in this case, Vick).

Anyway, there are so many factors involved in how compensatory picks are awarded, that it should never ever factor into personnel decisions.

This should be a fanshot called “Bye, Dawk :( on why Mike Lombardi should shut the fuck up”

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by yomjoseki on Mar 3, 2010 1:59 PM EST reply actions