The Miami Dolphins have been a mid-tier franchise for too long. The fan base has gotten fed up and it looks like the organization feels similarly. The front office is restructuring contracts, pushing money into the future, and adding established star players all over the roster. This is an exciting time for the fan base and if it leads to a championship then it will all be worth it.
For a long time, the Patriots were the standard in the NFL. There were occasional splash moves but they almost always came at a bargain. It came down to buying low on players, selling high, and keeping your core intact.