A Tidal Wave of Comp Picks Could Soon Crash into the Minnesota Vikings

David Reginek Left untouched, the Vikings’ roster is going to see a ton of talent venture into next year’s free agency, creating perfect conditions to welcome a boatload comp picks (maximum = four). Indeed, a lot of the in-house talents are working with just a single year left on their deals. That’s not to say that things aren’t going to change for some of these guys.

Making a final call on the new GM will presumably be what precedes some of the contract decisions that have yet to be made . Agreeing to longer contracts with some of these players will still involve a future where Minnesota could be adding a good cluster of picks. The Vikings’ Comp Picks Tidal Wave Begin with some very basic rules to govern the conversation.

Anyone looking to go more in-depth on the mystery of comp picks can check out Over the Cap , especially Nick Korte. A basic understanding of comp picks means recognizing that a team that loses pricey veterans in free agency without bringing in a proportionally expensive incoming free agent is set to earn a draft pick. When Minnesota lost Sam Darnold on a deal for $33.

5 million annually without bringing in someone of a similar price range, the Vikings earned that 3rd (the pick used on o-lineman Caleb Tiernan). A variety of factors can complicate that too-simple math. Cutting a player, for instance, doesn’t mean a team gets a new candidate to generate a comp pick.