There are many ways to screw up a free agency signing.
You can overpay for a guy, sign a guy you don't need, or sabotage your cap space with a pricey player.
All of these things happened this year.
Among the biggest losers: the Giants, Colts, Raiders, and Lions.
Golden Tate (wide receiver), Detroit Lions
Contract: five years, $31 million
Age: 25
Why it's bad: He's still young. But $13 million guaranteed to a third wide receiver with modest numbers is a lot, especially for a team with as many holes as the Lions.
Austin Howard (offensive tackle), Oakland Raiders
Contract: five years, $30 million
Age: 26
Why it's bad: The Raiders have money to burn, but so do the Jets. There's a reason New York didn't match the ridiculous $30 million price that Oakland offered.
Tyson Jackson (defensive end), Kansas City Chiefs
Contract: five years, $25 million
Age: 27
Why it's bad: Despite his high draft position, he was a rotation player for most of his time in Kansas City and only had nine career sacks.
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