"Belichick's Failed Bid for DeAndre Hopkins Amplifies Titans' AFC South Dominance"

DeAndre Hopkins chose to sign with the Tennessee Titans instead of the New England Patriots because the Titans offered a more lucrative contract. The Titans' two-year deal is worth $26 million in base salary and up to $32 million with incentives, while the Patriots' offer maxed out at $15 million for the first year with a higher percentage in incentives. Despite having the cap space to match the Titans' offer, the Patriots were not willing to go the extra mile for the five-time Pro Bowler.