Aldous Huxley famously said of orthodoxy that it learns not and neither does it forget. It is a pertinent piece of criticism as we consider Howie Roseman’s brave new world. Once upon a time it was said that a smart general manager saves resources at running back and linebacker in order to reinvest them elsewhere.

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman was never one to throw money at two positions, but that changed in the last 48 hours.

The first-team All Pro linebacker signed a three-year deal worth $51 million Wednesday and remained off the free-agent market.