Yup. The Titans did flat out outbid the Pats. You are right. Because the Pats never outbid anyone. Why do you think the Pats never ever outbid anyone?
How do you know the Patriots never "outbid" anyone?
How do you know they didn't outbid anyone on Onwenu?
How do you know they didn't outbid anyone on Gibson?
How do you know they didn't outbid anyone on Takitaki?
Pretty sure that the Pats outbid people to bring in Henry and Judon, originally.
At some point, you're going to figure out that the Boston sports media wants you to hate on it's teams. That if they can, they'll put whatever they can in a negative light so that you have a negative reaction.
I have no issue with the Pats being "outbid" for Ridley. It's absolutely a ridiculous contract that he got. If the Pats had beaten that, 99% of the people on here would be screaming that the Pats had over-paid and that Ridley wasn't worth it, etc, etc.
Do you really think that Hopkins would have put up 1000 yards for the Pats last year if he'd been here? I don't. The O-line was too big of a disaster due to injuries and the Pats trying to play players at positions they weren't good at.
The Pats have brought in 9 guys. Many on prove it 1yr deals. Much like BB did in 2000 and again in 2001. The difference is that the Pats have Cap space this year that they didn't have in 2000.
They are looking at extensions for Barmore, Dugger, and Judon. Guys who will be core players for at least the next 2 years (Judon) and 4 (Barmore/Dugger). I'm good with that.. If you're not, ask yourself why not.