The NFL hype machine is back in the sports news cycle following the first day of the legal tampering period, and the New England Patriots were wise not to get caught up in the frenzy.
Multiple big names agreed to massive deals Monday. Kirk Cousins reportedly agreed to a $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons despite coming off an Achilles injury entering his age-36 season. Baker Mayfield reportedly will stay with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a $110 million contract. And Christian Wilkins reportedly agreed to a $110 million deal as he enters his age-29 season coming off a peak season.