New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan used a "Gang Green" approach to upgrade the team's starting lineup. He threw plenty of green (money) at the problem -- $179.33 million in free agency, to be exact -- and it worked.
The spending spree solidified a secondary with cornerbacks Darrelle Revis, Antonio Cromartie and Buster Skrine and safety Marcus Gilchrist, whose contracts are worth a combined $154.5 million. Maccagnan also invested wisely in guard James Carpenter, who's playing at a Pro Bowl level on a four-year, $19.1 million deal.
Maccagnan's best deals, though, came via trades: a fifth-rounder for wide receiver Brandon Marshall and a sixth for quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.