Falcons awarded two compensatory draft picks
Michael Boley's signing with the Giants likely was responsible for the Falcons receiving a fifth round compensatory draft pick.
The Falcons were awarded two compensatory picks for the 2010 NFL draft at the owner’s meeting on Monday in Orlando.
The Falcons received a third and fifth round draft pick and will now have eight picks for the draft, which will he held April 22 -24 in New York.
Under terms of the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement, a team losing more or better compensatory free agents than it signs in a year is eligible to receive compensatory draft picks.
The picks are awarded on a formula developed by the NFL Management Council that is based on salary, playing time and postseason honors. The formula does not cover every free agent.
In 2009, the Falcons lost four free agents in linebacker Keith Brooking (Dallas), cornerback Dominique Foxworth (Baltimore), Michael Boley (New York Giants) and Grady Jackson (Detroit).
The maximum number of compensatory picks a team may receive is four. Also, a team can not trade their compensatory picks.
Foxworth was likely worth the third round pick and Boley was likely responsible for the fifth round pick in part because of the amount of their contracts and playing time.
Foxworth signed four-year, $28 million contract with the Ravens. Boley signed a five-year, $25 million contract with the Giants.
The lost of Brooking and Jackson were essentially a wash because of the signings of linebacker Mike Peterson and center Brett Romberg.
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84 comments Add your comment
Rodney Slusher
March 22nd, 2010
12:52 am
first
Rodney Slusher
March 22nd, 2010
12:52 am
second
Rodney Slusher
March 22nd, 2010
12:52 am
third
Rodney Slusher
March 22nd, 2010
12:53 am
fourth
D. Orlando Ledbetter
March 22nd, 2010
12:55 am
fifth
Willy
March 22nd, 2010
1:09 am
Nice pik, D.
Falconsforlife
March 22nd, 2010
1:11 am
Sixth
Falconsforlife
March 22nd, 2010
1:11 am
Damn!
Ree Roe
March 22nd, 2010
1:16 am
Eighth!!!
-REEtail Roe!!!
chris taylor
March 22nd, 2010
1:25 am
I know we cant trade our comp. picks but if we receive good enough picks cant we trade our picks we already have to try to move up into the second round?
chris taylor
March 22nd, 2010
1:36 am
Somebody has to know the answer to this question.
ATLJBO
March 22nd, 2010
2:45 am
Ninth
If we get a 3rd and a 4th round pick… thats the jack pot
BMLocal26
March 22nd, 2010
4:14 am
All these guys wanting to be 1st, I bet they really get excited when their wife gives them a cookie.
tiger7_88
March 22nd, 2010
6:58 am
Man… your wife gives you cookies, BMLocal26?
LUCKY.
jerry
March 22nd, 2010
6:59 am
Don’t you mean when their mama gives them a cookie?
gman
March 22nd, 2010
7:04 am
chris, yes we can trade our picks, they can’t dictate what we do with our own picks
chip
March 22nd, 2010
7:09 am
two picks for Boley and Foxworth FA’s—a third and a fourth—IMAO
retired on the lake
March 22nd, 2010
7:10 am
I’m with D.O.L on that fifth . Makers Mark bourbon for me.
retired on the lake
March 22nd, 2010
7:11 am
though i’ll wait till after noon.
idiot
March 22nd, 2010
7:28 am
21st…I would have been 1st except my mommy gave me time out for eating all my purple crayons like I we did during lunch at Ga Tech..
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
March 22nd, 2010
8:37 am
good news, use them for depth on D and OL.
FreaKinfalcoNs
March 22nd, 2010
8:49 am
I hope we can get an additional 3rd and 4th round picks. T.D. will be a kid in a candy store with extra ammo going into the draft.
waynester
March 22nd, 2010
9:01 am
DLed
Fingers & toes crossed that we are awarded a 3rd,5th and (hopefully) a 7th. That 7th could be huge as there is some real talent/value available down there this time for CHEAP!
chris taylor
Our best bet on getting into the 2nd is to trade down. it would take most of our remaining non-comp selections to move up, something we can’t afford. I’m praying a couple of other teams are so in love with a particular player that they’re willing to deal with us for the extra picks we need….
PMC
March 22nd, 2010
10:09 am
A 3rd and 4th would be fantastic. Or 2 4ths even.
That would help with depth considerably.
geno
March 22nd, 2010
10:18 am
I smell a compensatory Center in the 4th round.
TRAVIS
March 22nd, 2010
10:46 am
YES WE CAN TRADE BACK UP IN THE SECOND RD LOOK FOR THE FALCONS TO DO JUST THAT. WHY? NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS HAVE (3) SECOND ROUND PICK AND DIMTROFF KNOWS THEM WELL SO I THINK HE CAN GET ONE OF THOSE SECOND ROUND PICK SO LOOK FOR THAT TO HAPPEN. CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE http://www.mynfldraft.com/NFL-Mock-Draft-2010-round-2/
waynester
March 22nd, 2010
10:48 am
geno
I think you’re correct. We may even try to get a good one in the 3rd @ our 117–big Walton from Baylor is one to watch inthe 3rd/4th…..
Comp Picks Awarded Monday?
March 22nd, 2010
11:55 am
[...] increasing buzz around the Falcons facility and the media at large the Falcons could be learning what compensatory picks they’ll receive in the 2010 NFL Draft [...]
Bangkapi Ajarn
March 22nd, 2010
12:18 pm
D-Led, did you make it to Orlando for the meetings? It would be nice to get our insights from talking to some of the folks there.
The only thing I have seen referring to the Falcon participation was a reference to Blank’s ’stache:
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/tag/_/name/owners-meeting-2010
Pete
March 22nd, 2010
12:27 pm
Based on what the NFL thinks of the Falcons and how they treat the franchise we will recieve ONE 7th round pick in 2025.
No more. LOL
Bangkapi Ajarn
March 22nd, 2010
12:40 pm
Guesses on comp picks –
Best Option – a 3,4, and 6
“kissing your sister” option – two 4’s
Worst Option – a 4 and 5
TXDawg
March 22nd, 2010
12:42 pm
I second that “retired on the lake” make mine Johnnie Walker RED!!
TXDawg
March 22nd, 2010
12:42 pm
and I’ll take an EST noon while on CST (smile).
Old Man
March 22nd, 2010
12:56 pm
Sorry I’m late. Had to wait for the prunes to work their magic.
So no takers on my idea of moving Turner to get Spiller or Matthews in the 1st or 2nd, plus maybe some other 2nd/3rd round picks?
Oh well.
Old Man
March 22nd, 2010
1:01 pm
You could include Norwood in the deal. Snelling plus Spiller/Matthews is a better backfield. And, we need one or two 2nd/3rd round picks.
Zach
March 22nd, 2010
1:12 pm
why would romberg be a wash. Did he play a snap?
I get the brooking peterson washing of picks. In fact, we should give away half of our picks just to thank dallas for taking that bum.
Lets hope for the best with boley and foxworth.
Bangkapi Ajarn
March 22nd, 2010
1:34 pm
Romberg played about 8% of offensive snaps from what I saw posted somewhere else. It depends on where the “secret” formula cuts off qualification in the comp process for PT an dpay. Hoping he falls below the radar.
Josh B
March 22nd, 2010
1:42 pm
What time are the meetings ?
marcus
March 22nd, 2010
2:08 pm
first of all trading turner is a bad idea norwood yes not a fan of small backs go say 4 or 5 round for verran the back up from cal ist round spoon keep all the picks if u can’t get a good second without giving up to much i like the center from texas third round pick up vasher who the bears let go don’t worry about cd in the draft.
Bangkapi Ajarn
March 22nd, 2010
2:13 pm
Meetings are thru Wednesday
ATL Fan
March 22nd, 2010
2:14 pm
Congrats to DOL for getting his Fifth. Impressive. It may not measure up to Beethoven’s but hey, you take what you can get.
A third and fourth round comp pick doesn’t seem too far fetched. This year lets draft healthy players.
Napoleon
March 22nd, 2010
5:07 pm
I say keep turner, but I do think picking up Spiller would be worth it. He has proven to be a solid running back in an offense that really left him pretty vulnerable. He took a pounding in college, so the only question with him is can he have any sort of length to his career. We need a better offensive line and secondary, but I still think we need more talent at WR. White and Gonzalez are really our only two consistent targets. Matt Ryan deserves at least one more talented target. If the Falcons can find him another reliable WR, I say look for the Falcons to be a contender for years to come.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
March 22nd, 2010
5:24 pm
ATL Fan — It was a third and fifth!
Matt the Brave
March 22nd, 2010
5:28 pm
This is great for the Falcons. 3rd rounder is someone who could potentially start, and 5th is a project person who should be starting in 2-3 years. We’re going to be stacked next year.
ATL Fan
March 22nd, 2010
5:37 pm
Thanks for the update DOL. You da man!!!
WreckinBall
March 22nd, 2010
5:38 pm
Need some Oline, need some Dline or Hoss Lbacker! It would be a wonderful for the Mighty Falcons!
falcon 71
March 22nd, 2010
5:40 pm
lets see a shot from guns QB from a smaller school with the 3rd bonus pick. its basically free so whats to loose. Redman isnt going to play forever and JPW not the answer if Ryan gets hurt early
cwltank
March 22nd, 2010
5:40 pm
Im ready for the Falcons to tade down we need 2 Lb’s, Te, 2 Guards, Center, 1 safety, Receiver, & a safety. The more picks the better chance of finding a starter. If we trade Anderson, Davis, & one of our rb we can help or chances. KC has the same situation Get Er Dunnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gwinnett Fred
March 22nd, 2010
6:03 pm
BMLocal26
March 22nd, 2010
4:14 am
All these guys wanting to be 1st, I bet they really get excited when their wife gives them a cookie.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Brother – you took the words right out of my mouth.
This group must be the same ones that just HAVE to yell “Knight” during the National Anthem at Thrasher games.
Damn people, if you get excited so easily just go buy a ball of yarn or something, it’s cheaper than DSL.
KC in Smyrna
March 22nd, 2010
6:32 pm
Romberg likely cost us another 5th round pick. I really like the trend of allowing free agents to bolt.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
March 22nd, 2010
6:34 pm
KC in Smyrna — The third rounder is really big.
chris taylor
March 22nd, 2010
6:34 pm
On our comp. picks, do we pick after all 32 picks in the 3rd & 5th are gone and if so how do we know which team gets to use the comp. picks first as i’m sure we aren’t the only team who got comp. picks?
phoenix falcon
March 22nd, 2010
6:45 pm
so now they can maybe trade a 3rd and a 5th for a 2nd rounder
phoenix falcon
March 22nd, 2010
6:45 pm
chris taylor
great questions…………
phoenix falcon
March 22nd, 2010
6:56 pm
we get the 35 pick in the 3rd round and we get the 34th pick of the 5th round. picks number 98 and 165.
phoenix falcon
March 22nd, 2010
6:56 pm
according to NFL.com
phoenix falcon
March 22nd, 2010
6:57 pm
http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d81716904&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true
collegeballfan
March 22nd, 2010
7:17 pm
The 98th player in a draft is a solid player. This gives the Falcon the 19th, 81st and 98th players. 1st Round (No. 19 overall),
3rd Round (No. 81), 3rd Round (98th), 4th Round, 5th Round (2),
6th Round (2). Eight players. I smell a trade to move up.
WreckinBall
March 22nd, 2010
7:35 pm
Mr. Arthur has got people hired to take care of all this draftin’ buisness and I believe that they can handle it.
FalconTransplant
March 22nd, 2010
7:46 pm
So do we trade up into the 2nd? or get another 3rd? cause the was I see it we cant prove the value with the picks we can trade to equal a 2nd rounder, unless we give up a pick in next years draft as well.
The only way we can get a 2nd is if another team shows interest in a player already on our roster.
I understand the opinion of getting rid of norwood, but I’m telling you I’d rather see Jenkins leave first. Does any team out there want either one of these guys? And is it even possible to get a 2nd for them?
Mike C
March 22nd, 2010
8:06 pm
Falcon fans are somewhat shortsighted on the value of Jamal Anderson to this defense. He and C. Davis have proven the most effective and durable against the run. A critical look showed Jamal Anderson penetrating opponents interior line given the few opportunites at DT. A seasons long rotation of Anderson, Jerry and Babineaux on 3rd long will give Atlanta the interior pass rush to compliment the faster DE’s.
Taylor Mays could make a good Atlanta defense great. USC set him close to the line of scrimmage on 1st and 2nd down and centerfield on obvious passing down. Atlanta could do the same at LB and miximize his size and speed. Peterson can secure the position until Mays earns his way into the lineup. Draft Mays and rotate Anderson at DT and anyone else they draft will be a cherry on top
JJ
March 22nd, 2010
8:39 pm
Mike C., Completely agree about Anderson as DT, imagine if he packed on 15 lgs, a 6-7 300 lb DT. Hard to throw over that. I like Mays IF Spoon is taken by the Giants. I’d go Spoon, Graham then Mays. Mays has the most upside by far but Spoon will be a probowler. Good post.
Admiral Ackbar
March 22nd, 2010
9:47 pm
It’s a trap, D-Led. Here is hoping the Falcons go for a Rebel.
Yulee Falcom
March 22nd, 2010
10:11 pm
Hey DeCoud was a compensatory third round, 98th pick guy for us in 2008. Man if we get someone of his talent again at that pick, WOW! Even the 91st pick that year, Jermicheal Finley (TE GB) would be an awesome type of player to have. I’m getting to excited.
willieg hates bill shanks
March 22nd, 2010
10:28 pm
the falcons lost brooking and get nothing for him and brooking and dallas whipped the butt of falcons last year and we get nothing for him what a crock .a conspiracy against the falcons well it doesnt matter because next year there will be no football anyway as there will be a strike for a long time get those replacement players ready now.
Sly Ty
March 22nd, 2010
10:34 pm
I agree with Mike C on the issue of JA98. He and Chauncey Davis are pretty good against the run. They both have good value to the team. I only wish more fans would stop only looking for sack numbers, and realize that these guys are solid players. As far as the draft picks, I trust TD with his picking, hey we just finished back to back winning seasons, and I think we are on to bigger and better things as long as we keep Smitty and TD.
willieg hates bill shanks
March 22nd, 2010
10:35 pm
a third and fifth trade all 8 picks for SUH AND TIM TEBOW.
HOG BUST
March 22nd, 2010
11:03 pm
Please no more JA98 good D talk from the worthless McKay draft along with that other bust Chris Houston. I watched every game and the only good D I remember seeing was when JA98 and CH23 were out of the lineup. Too weak and slow to play DT or DE. If can’t trade or release, then move to 4th string TE maybe.
Mizzou in ATL
March 22nd, 2010
11:12 pm
@Mike C and @JJ,
There is no way in Hades that the Falcons will pick Taylor Mays. You guys must have forgotten that the team spent a 2nd round pick on William Moore last year (easy to forget, I suppose, since he got hurt). But the team, by all indications, expects him to step up and snatch the starting SS spot from E. Coleman. Moore is better than Mays anyway. The only reason he slipped to the 2nd round last year is because an ankle injury slowed him down. Had he come out as a junior, he would have been a top 10 pick. Trust me, we have a stud coming up at the SS position. ‘Willy Mo’ will make a huge splash in 2010.
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March 22nd, 2010
11:40 pm
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Big Ray
March 23rd, 2010
12:03 am
I’m SOOO excited about that 3rd round pick. We now have two 3rd round picks and can do some serious damage with that.
Plus, it takes some pressure off of that 1st round pick. We may be able to grab something different/unexpected in the 1st, and not have to worry about picking between two different positions in the third.
For instance, taking another DT for depth and versatility purposes can happen in the third, and we’d still be able to do something like take a C or a WR. Or we could do both of those and ignore the DT position until later, where we have two shots at it in the 5th. You never know. This is almost as good as having a 2nd rounder…but not quite…
DD795
March 23rd, 2010
12:05 am
Last
BIG O
March 23rd, 2010
12:42 am
Some of you guys(Chris Taylor) are beginning to see the light. We know there are an unusually high number of good players well beyond Round 1. We know the #19 pick will not solve all the problems. Sure this one pick will help, if he’s not a dud like we see so many times with draft picks. Think about exchanging this one pick for 4 later high round picks. Then the Falcons would have 11 picks, including a high round 2.
What can we get for #19? There is a numerical value for each draft position. #19 is 875 points. The Chiefs pick #5, Seattle #6. Cleveland #7, Oakland #8. So, for example, #6 Seattle, their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th round picks are worth 891 points. #7 Cleveland’s same picks are worth 861 points. So let’s see if we can trade #19 to one of the above teams for their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th round picks. These early 2nd,3rd, 4th, & 5th round picks will help upgrade the team more than the single #19 pick.
Atlanta Falcons Talk » Blog Archive » Falcons Receive Compensatory Third, Fifth Round NFL Draft Picks
March 23rd, 2010
1:01 am
[...] Via D. Orlando Ledbetter of the AJC comes word that the Falcons have snared third and fifth round picks for the losses of Domonique Foxworth and Michael Boley. Considering neither of them were fantastic for their respective teams in 2009, I’d say the Falcons made out very well. Because we signed Brett Romberg and MIke Peterson, we did not receive compensatory picks for Grady Jackson and Keith Brooking, due to a Byzantine set of rules set forth by the Catholic Church in the year 1088 and that lie at the heart of Dan Brown’s next novel. [...]
clint
March 23rd, 2010
1:37 am
i say offer up the first round pick. see what teams come calling and what they offer in return…or offer up the first and a third rounder for two second rounders. i believe TD would be more dangerous with that.
VA_BIRD_MAN
March 23rd, 2010
8:07 am
D
Can someone correct my my numbers. I think we have 9 picks.
Start with 7
A #2 to KC for Gonzo -1
Houston & #5 for Det’s #5 & #6 +1
Comp #3 & #5 +2
#1 1
#2 0
#3 2
#4 1
#5 2
#6 2
#7 1
Total =9 What give away did I miss???
(The seventh round pick was traded to St. Louis for Tye Hill. –dol)
Walker, Texas Ranger
March 23rd, 2010
8:25 am
Nothing for Brooking because of Petterson, the 103rd rated OLB in the NFL.
SOUTH GA DAWG FAN
March 23rd, 2010
8:33 am
we gave up a pick for tye hill is the only one i can think of that we are missing other than the 2nd rounder
duker64
March 23rd, 2010
9:29 am
va bird man no 7th went to st lois rams for corner back tye hill last year
GT Fan
March 23rd, 2010
9:30 am
Damn.. whats 80 worth?
BigTimeTECHFan
March 23rd, 2010
9:45 am
Both Falcons 3rd round picks are pretty late in the round, going to be a lot of plays drop off the board after the 1st round pick. That going to be hard to deal with.
Rick Beach
March 23rd, 2010
2:48 pm
LOSS
PlanB
March 23rd, 2010
7:07 pm
I still like giving up our #19 for two 2nd round picks.
PlanB
March 23rd, 2010
7:19 pm
Trade #19 for 2-2’s,then we have 2-3’s, 1-4th, 2-5ths, 2-6ths Moore, Williams, Douglas and Jerry back from injury and Robinson at CB plus some young guys with alot more experience.
Sounds good. Go Falcons!!!!!!!!!!!