OK, education 101 begins:
The Pats had money to spend, and they decided to throw a big chunk of it at the top free-agent cornerback, Stephon Gilmore: five years and $65 million, with a reported $40 million guaranteed. Seems like a big deal don't you think? Agreed, one in the last three years
Traded with the Saint's for their 2017 first-round pick (No. 32 overall) and swapping a late third-rounder for an early fourth for Brandin Cook's. Another pretty big deal. Imagine if Jerry did this?
They allowed Martellus Bennett to walk while making a trade with the Colts for an adequate TE in Dwayne Allen that is cheaper. GB signed Bennett and he ended up leaving them anyway.
Wouldn't we be tickled if we pulled off Stephon Gilmore and Brandin Cooks while letting some guys walk saving money in the process? Yeah, but they only always end up in the Superbowl while we always end up watching it.