For many teams, free agency is a chance for them to try and rectify some of their draft mishaps by spending. For years, Redskins/Commanders owner Dan Snyder was absolutely notorious for this, and year in and year out, he seemed to fail miserably. For other teams such as the Packers or Steelers, building through the draft and hitting on those picks, then re-signing them has been a roadmap to success.
If we look at the most successful teams year in and year out, it’s no coincidence that said teams are hitting on the overwhelming majority of their draft picks.