BUFFALO, NY - SEPTEMBER 25: Deion Branch #84 of the New England Patriots during an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 25, 2011 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
The New England Patriots have thoroughly dominated the competition in free agency thus far, splashing well over $200 million on their dozen new signings.
The unprecedented spending spree has seen GM Bill Belichick receive what we believe is unfair criticism, as dishing out this much money rarely ever translates to team success.
However, given the state of the roster, which was one of the least talented in the league last season, he really had no other choice.