Yesterday, the NFL announced the compensatory picks for the 2011 NFL Draft. The New York Giants received two sixth round picks, 198th and 202nd overall.
The compensatory picks are determined by a formula that was developed by the NFL Management Council. It is based on the number of free agents lost and signed the previous season, however not all free agents are covered under this formula. The formula looks at the players salaries, playing time and post-season honors. A team losing more ore better compensatory free agents is eligible to receive picks. The number of picks equals the net loss of compensatory free agents up to a maximum of four. The 32 picks supplement the draft choices in the third through seventh round this season and the placement of the picks is based on the compensatory free agents lost.
The Giants lost quarterback David Carr and defensive tackle Fred Robbins last season, which gave them their two picks. Based on the formula above, the NFL placed the Giants compensatory picks in the sixth round. Since the Giants do not have a fifth round pick, this will help them acquire players in a later round that could help them out on the field at a lesser cost.
Courtesy of Giants 101
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