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Message: <blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 720777">This chart you linked is essentially the same as the Jimmy Johnson chart, but adjusted to account for compensatory picks.  The two charts are identical through pick 132.  After that, slight variations of a fraction of a point per pick can be seen down to pick 224 (7 x 32).  The 1-point picks are in effect the "8th. round" not in the Johnson chart.However, I did misspeak earlier, but the error is not material to the case.  The Johnson chart's 7th. round ranges from 2 - 14 points, not 7 - 14 as stated earlier.Fans may overestimate the value placed on the ability to lock in a player rather than compete for him in the UDFA market.  Thompson is a guy you'd figure would value such picks most, running 15 or 20 through the roster by first cuts while often keeping one or two on the roster.  Yet, as the Captain noted, he traded away that pick the last 2 seasons.In the UDFA market, one lottery ticket is just exchanged for another.  Or looked at another way, you might lock in on a CB, lets say, for the 7th. round because you like "something" about him.  If you don't get him, there are 30 others in the UDFA market who don't grade out much differently.</blockquote>

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