That's why Ted had to let Lang go. Because he signed Martellus Bennett and Lance Kendricks. So to balance that out with the compensatory formula, he had to lose an extra guy or two.
Originally Posted by: nerdmann
As a cut/released player, Kendricks wasn't in the comp pick formula as it's only for players who had their current contracts completed. Signing Bennett effectively dropped our 5th comp pick for Hyde down to a 6th comp pick for Cook.
Sadly we didn't get anything for Datone and he also went to a NFC North rival... but they limit comp selection to 4 per team per year.
Also most importantly (as I understand it) Lang isn't lock into a 3rd yet. At least it's my understanding that comp selection aren't locked in until the season ends. According to
overthecap.com , they project to get a 3rd round comp selection, a player has to be in the top 96 paid players
at the end of the season OR get some other factors in. Lang is currently at 94 highest paid player...
But a couple of players get new deals during the season.... if a couple players currently lower than Lang, get new contracts higher than Lang, he could drop...
Of course if some players with higher contracts than Lang get released before the season, that could help Lang.
Other factors include: Playing time percentage and post season award honors....
In other words Lang getting to the pro bowl would sure help the Packers cause for a 3rd round comp pick. If Lang stays healthy and has a decent season, then you know Paclerk players and coaches will vote for him.
Fans could vote him in, as both a thank you and to help the Packers cause.VOTE FOR T.J. LANG TO MAKE NEXT YEAR'S PRO BOWL TEAM!!!! ...
even if he plays as bad as Jeff Saturday did in his last season.