Acquiring veteran NFL talent is always a risky ordeal, given that it often involves parting with future draft picks or writing Oprah Winfrey-sized paychecks. The biggest key is finding a player who fits your system. Here are four good offseason pickups.
QB Matt Cassel
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| Bart Scott contract, Jason Peters Eagles, Matt Cassel trade to Chiefs, Tony Gonzalez stats
It's not surprising that most veteran acquisitions under achieve with their new teams. After all, there's a reason a player was available on the market to begin with. As you're about to read, even the biggest offseason pickups don't pay off, usually because they come at such a lofty price. Here are 5 who fit the bill.
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| Albert Haynesworth contract, Jason Brown Rams, Jay Cutler contract, NFL free agents, Terrell Owens contract
Generally, my free agent assessments come later in the spring after I’ve had a chance to break down the film (my film study starts next week). But the buzz is loudest right now. So, that said, here are some initial impressions on the NFL’s big offseason moves thus far.
Albert Haynesworth – Washington Redskins
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| Albert Haynesworth, Bart Scott, Brian Dawkins, Jay Cutler, Matt Cassel, NFL free agent signings
