1st Quarter Report - Key Offseason Acquisitions
October 8th 2007
by Special K

Here are the top 5 key acquisitions teams made during the 2007 offseason.  These acquisitions have paid huge dividends so far for their respective teams.

1. Randy Moss
Randy Moss, one of the most talented wide receivers, was traded to the New England Patriots for a 4th round draft pick. All he has done so far in 2007 is rack up 7 touchdowns and 551 yards receiving which is just 2 yards shy of his total as a Raider all of last year. Here is some vintage video of what the Raiders gave up.

2. Daunte Culpepper
Even though the Raiders gave up Moss for hardly anything, they did manage to sign Daunte Culpepper.  Daunte Culpepper was released by the Dolphins in July and picked up by the Raiders right before the season started. Here is some video of Daunte getting revenge on his former team who had given up on him.

3. Matt Schaub
The backup to Michael Vick for 3 years was traded to the Texans in March of 2007 for some draft picks.  Schaub has led the Texans to their best start in franchise history and has thrown for almost 1300 yards and 5 touchdowns.  The Falcons can use some of those draft picks to try and find a new QB.

4. Adalius Thomas
Linebacker Adalius Thomas was signed as a free agent this offseason by the Patriots. He fits perfectly into the Patriots team first concept and is a great replacement for the departed Willie McGinest. Adalius Thomas' departure from the Ravens is one of the main reasons why the Ravens defense is less productive and hasn't been as dominant this year. 

5. Jason Garrett
Dallas hired former Miami Quarterback coach Jason Garrett as offensive coordinator this year.  Jerry Jones worried look is gone and he is once again smiling in the booth. The Cowboys have averaged nearly 38 points each game and their offense is looking like the 1990's Super Bowl teams with Aikman, Smith, and Irvin.