How bad do the Miami Dolphins want to catch the reigning Super Bowl and AFC East champion New England Patriots? That answer can be found in the amount of money Miami already has invested this offseason.

According to ESPN Stats and Information, the Dolphins have spent $77.5 million in guaranteed money so far this offseason, which is the third-highest total in the NFL. In fact, three AFC East teams round out the top four. The Buffalo Bills lead all NFL teams in guaranteed money spent at $91.5 million.

Miami’s number is inflated by the acquisition of Pro Bowl defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, who signed a $114 million contract. In terms of guaranteed money, $60 million of Miami’s $77.5 million went to one player.

Nevertheless, the Dolphins are showing that this is a playoff-or-bust year. They are spending big to try to close the gap with New England. If Miami has another non-winning season, there most likely will be consequences.