The big signings are over. You know, the multiyear deals, the nine-figure salaries, the guaranteed money totaling enough to buy a small country. Finished until next year.
Now, it’s time to go to the NFL’s version of Dollar General. Hunt in the bargain bin. Look for players who can add value on one-year deals while also trying to keep the cost below the threshold of the compensatory pick formula. It’s a dance every general manager does, some far better than others.
