Jerry said its not the premium free agents he has a problem with, its paying the lower tier guys.
In other words, he doesn't want to pay 2.5 million for a kicker, 1 million for Rocky Boiman, 1.1 million for Ryan Hannam and 1.3 million for Jason Fabini and ot having anything to show for it. That's 5 million combined in signing bonuses. (Although, in Fabini's case, I say its a good thing when you're not having to play your backup LT)