The NFL offseason is in full swing. The scouting combine has come and gone, and in about a week, many clubs will crack open their checkbooks to try to add veteran talent (or retain their own) in free agency.
It's an exciting time for fans—the number of fanbases daydreaming about adding Tom Brady in 2020 isn't a small one. But it can also be a dangerous time for teams. If they get carried away and overspend, they can be weighed down by underperforming veterans who don't come close to living up to their salaries.
That trap has claimed quite a few victims.