The Draft

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There was a new rule put in last year that says a team that doesn't sign it's #1 draft pick gets compensated the same pick the following year. They were 9 last year and didn't sign their pick so they were awarded #9b (10) this year. It's a stupid rule.
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It's not a stupid rule, it helps level the playing field, takes the power out of the agents hands, helps slot picks compensation-wise, and gives teams the ability to not overpay.
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I agree. I like the rule.
However, wasn't Washington's pick last year (Aaron Crow) the #5 overall pick?
How did that pick turn into a #10?
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Washington picked 9th last year, so they get the 9 B pick this year.