The Patriots have shown interest in a lot of players, but for the minimum, and as a result, most have signed elsewhere. I think that in the past, when they had the coaching, I'd have trusted their judgement. But after last year and with what they pulled with Vinatieri, I'm glad they're sticking with their "we won't pay a lot for players" attitude, and will enjoy watching them become a shell of their former selves over the next few years.