I'd say those teams tend to be good at drafting rather than bad at managing the cap. They don't have to chase as many high dollar free agents because they've drafted well, and when some of their own guys hit the market they can let them go because they've drafted their replacements or they can plug holes with other teams' cap casualties who don't affect the comp picks. The Ravens have been awarded the most comp picks over time because they've made it part of their overall strategy, which helps them draft better because they have more picks, which helps them get more comp picks...
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