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.

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

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