Best under-the-radar moves of the offseason

Peter Schrager breaks down some notable and "not-so-notable" offseason moves.........here's a couple of thoughts of my own on his breakdown

- I dont think Zach Thomas has much left (and I'm not just saying that because he isnt in the teal and white anymore) but unless he's in a 4-3 setup or maybe just a passing down backer, he just doesnt have it for 16 games any more. Keith Brooking on the other hand is one of the most versatile and overlooked players, not just LBs, in the league and should help with the Cowboys run defense because he is still an excellent tackler and let's face it, those last couple of games last season, the Cowboys looked like they were trying to catch a greased pig.

- The Julian Peterson signing I thought when it happened was a cost saving move for the Seahawks. I am curious as to how Schwartz and Cunningham will use him though because he is best getting after the QB. Larry Foote basically fits the same description I mentioned about Brooking above......I feel for them though because the trend for footballers going "home" seems to be they are only going there to "die". I hope he's an exception.

- If Orlando Pace is right, the Bears just solidified their left tackle for at least another 2 seasons. I didnt realize the Ravens OL had need of that much help, but when you can get a "fighter" like Matt Birk you take him. No questions asked.

- I think Chris Wells is going to be a good fit for the Cards but if Jason Wright is good enough on 3rd downs, then Hightower may be the odd man out. The bigger issues, in my opinion, would be the play of the OL and Arizona's commitment to the run.

- I said this to a couple of friends when the move happened and they scoffed but I think Dawkins is going to be bothing more than window dressing. I'm high on Goodman but he's going to show he can be consistent again this season.

-If Barnes can stay healthy he solidfies the tackle position for the Raiders. Satele is going to be "beast" for them.

- I think the Rosenfels move was a waste of money since I dont think he can protect the ball any better than Jackson in Minnesota. I wonder if Cam Cameron really can get the most out of Beck or if this is just another so called QB guru missing on a QB (ie Brian Billick - Kyle Boller)

- Both Coles and Houshmandzadeh will help their teams greatly. I think Coles might have slightly better numbers because I think Palmer will have a big year.

The Eagles had the best offseason in terms of moves according to NFL.com's Vic Carrucci so I wonder if that means anything with the OL moves mentioned in this article.

- Jovon Haye will definitely make it easier to move on past Haynesworth. Haynesworth, on the other hand will make Redskin fans sick with his inconsistentcy especially after this big pay day he just got.