I am sure the patriots set a value for all 3 that would fit the cap. If the players don't want it or can get more elsewhere they won't be here. Carter and Anderson are more likely to be competing for dollars with eachother rather than Lloyd.
I understand the cap isnt by position but obviously a team budgets for each position. Money saved at one will be used elsewhere and vice versa.
Bottom line IMO the only way any of the Three Lloyd, Carter, of Anderson are here is on team friendly deals I don't see them breaking the bank for any of em so if the players want to accept what is being offered I believe all 3 fit. In the end I think we wind up with Carter and Lloyd and some FA to replace Andersen who will get more on the open market. But money will be spent on all 3 positions.