Taking a closer look at the one-year contracts signed by fullback James Develin and linebacker Ramon Humber with the New England Patriots:
James Develin
Base salary: $675,000
Signing bonus: $50,000
Workout bonus: $25,000
Incentives (playing time): $150,000
Analysis: Develin was a restricted free agent, and this was a situation where the team didn't plan to tender him at the low level of $1.6 million. That led the sides to discuss alternative scenarios, which ultimately resulted in a one-year deal with a maximum value of $900,000.