Hits and misfits
By Vinnie Iyer - SportingNews
Moves involving Daunte Culpepper and Terrell Owens created the most buzz during one mad March of offseason activity, but these were the best and worst decisions.
GOOD MOVES
RE John Abraham to the Falcons. Landing the explosive former Jet gives Atlanta a formidable pair of ends -- relentless Patrick Kerney will provide a nice complement -- and the NFC's best pass rush.
QB Drew Brees to the Saints. This team needed to add leadership, consistency and efficiency to the offense. Brees delivers it all.
WR David Givens to the Titans. He was ready to be a No. 1. Tennessee will take advantage of his size, speed and hands all over the field.
G Steve Hutchinson to the Vikings. With Hutchinson to block for Chester Taylor, the team can mold a gritty run-oriented offense.
OLB Julian Peterson to the Seahawks. He's an injury risk but is worth gambling on, given how dominant he and Lofa Tatupu could become as a rangy playmaking duo.
K Adam Vinatieri to the Colts. That old Pats magic just might move to Indy with the game's ultimate clutch kicker.
NOT SO GOOD MOVES
DT La'Roi Glover to the Rams. He worked hard to produce under new Rams defensive coordinator Jim Haslett when the two worked together in New Orleans, but Glover, 31, is well past his prime.
S Dexter Jackson to the Bengals. Although safety was Cincy's weakest link in 2005, the fading Super Bowl 37 MVP isn't the ideal upgrade.
WR Brandon Lloyd to the Redskins. Using two draft picks and good money to get the disgruntled former 49er was puzzling, especially when the team then signed Antwaan Randle El.
C Kevin Mawae to the Titans. Re-signing Justin Hartwig, 27, would have been a much better move than picking up Mawae, who's 35 and coming off a triceps injury.
TE Jeb Putzier to the Texans. This was a puzzler because Putzier was disappointing as a blocker and receiver in Denver and the draft is deep at tight end.
CB Brian Williams to the Jaguars. Six years and $32 million are way too much for a mediocre cover man.
