"In case you somehow missed it, the Atlanta Falcons hired Ian Cunningham as their new general manager last week. Since then, we have discussed the fallout from this news - which is layered and a bit complex. We dissected Cunningham's role with the Chicago Bears as the right-hand man for General Manager Ryan Poles, as well as potential replacement candidates were part of a greater discussion."
"Early reporting on the situation from around the league is that the Bears were not expected to get compensatory draft picks for losing Ian Cunningham. If that is how the cookie crumbles, it would be a tough break for Chicago. It would also represent a step away from precedent that was set years ago when the San Francisco 49ers were given draft pick compensation after losing Martin Mayhew to the Washington Football Team."
Atlanta hired Ian Cunningham as general manager of the Falcons, prompting debate over whether the Chicago Bears should receive compensatory draft picks for his departure. Cunningham served as Ryan Poles's right-hand man with the Bears, and early league reporting indicated no comp picks because he was not viewed as the team's top football decision-maker. That precedent was contrasted with the 49ers receiving compensation after Martin Mayhew left despite a subordinate role. Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan publicly stated that Cunningham will be in charge of the draft and free agency, creating a strong case for awarding the Bears compensation.
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