Beast_from_East
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Take the Pats, the year before last they signed Stephon Gilmore, CB from the Bills.
5 yrs, $65 million, $31 guaranteed
I'm sure the homers here would all say "its stupid to spend that much on a free agent, they are not worth it".
In two seasons, including playoffs, he has 40 pass defenses, 6 picks, and was rated as the number one CB in the league by PFF this year.
He also intercepted Jared Goff in the SB to seal the win for the Pats.
So where did this myth come from that all free agents signed on day 1 are all overpriced, never live up to their contracts, and will cripple your cap? I wonder if the Pats regret signing Gilmore as they polish yet another Lombardi trophy?
5 yrs, $65 million, $31 guaranteed
I'm sure the homers here would all say "its stupid to spend that much on a free agent, they are not worth it".
In two seasons, including playoffs, he has 40 pass defenses, 6 picks, and was rated as the number one CB in the league by PFF this year.
He also intercepted Jared Goff in the SB to seal the win for the Pats.
So where did this myth come from that all free agents signed on day 1 are all overpriced, never live up to their contracts, and will cripple your cap? I wonder if the Pats regret signing Gilmore as they polish yet another Lombardi trophy?