We’ve all been guilty of it to one degree or another, captured by the moment and captivated by the possibilities of a big-time free agent signing. Or several big-time signings.
It happened last year with the Jets, with Mike Maccagnan spending money like a drunken sailor to get the likes of running back Le’Veon Bell, linebacker C.J. Mosley and wide receiver Jameson Crowder. It happened with the Giants in 2016, when Jerry Reese opened the vault for defensive end Olivier Vernon, defensive tackle Damon “Snacks” Harrison and cornerback Janoris Jenkins. It has happened too many times to count in Washington, where the Redskins have brought in faded stars like Deion Sanders, Bruce Smith, Jeff George and so many others.