MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 05: Caleb Farley #3 of the Virginia Tech Hokies intercepts a pass from Dee Wiggins #8 of the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The New England Patriots made a profound statement in free agency this offseason.
When all was said and done with the first and second waves, they doled out close to $300 million in contracts and emerged on the other side with a replenished roster.
The spending spree clearly emphasized upgrading the front seven and skill positions, as they signed multiple defensive linemen and a quartet of quality pass catchers.