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Bargain Basement Shopping
 Oh, I know all about shopping after the traditional season. My wife lives for it. She will get all of the essentials on time because she doesn't want to risk them not being there later, but she will wait and play chicken with the stores until they drop down in prices.
Notice, I said "essentials." That's what is absolutely necessary. You don't risk someone else getting what you see as essential. You go out and buy it when it's available. Price doesn't matter, you fit it into your budget because you MUST have it.
The free agents who have been scooped up are considered essential for the teams that they've signed with. The Chicago Bears do not feel they can survive without Julius Peppers. The Miami Dolphins feel that to make the next step, Carlos Dansby has to be on their defense. They are absolutely necessary.
Don't be surprised if the next round of free agent signings go under the sticker price, because they don't appear to be absolutely necessary for anyone. They are labeled "luxuries." You don't have to have them on your roster, but if they are available, and you can afford them, why not?
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