In Dawkins, the Broncos get a 12-time Pro Bowl selection and arguably the most beloved player in Philadelphia Eagles history. In Goodman, they get a potential breakout star that, despite being 30, is on the verge of becoming one of the NFL's better cornerbacks.

After battling a laundry list of ankle, knee and shoulder issues in previous seasons, Goodman stayed healthy and started 16 games for the miracle Dolphins last season. He led Miami in interceptions and passes defended in '08. Denver's got Champ Bailey at one corner spot and spent a future first-round pick on 2009 second-round selection Alphonso Smith. But don't sleep on Goodman. He could be the brightest star of all three in '09.

5. The buzz-worthy move: Oakland signs OT Khalif Barnes
The under-the-radar move: Oakland trades for C Samson Satele

Coach Tom Cable knows offensive lines, and though Barnes should end up manning the all-important tackle position in Oakland, the acquisition of Satele could end up being the more significant move of the two.

Satele became expendable when longtime Raider Jake Grove was acquired by Miami. The Dolphins' loss is Cable's, quarterback JaMarcus Russell's and the Oakland offense's gain. In two years in Miami, Satele never missed a game. He's consistent, capable and pretty damn young. He'll be a fixture in silver and black for years. Heck of a move for Oakland. Almost makes you wonder — what's the catch?

4. The buzz-worthy move: Minnesota trades for QB Sage Rosenfels
The under-the-radar move: Baltimore signs QB John Beck

Okay, okay. Stop laughing, Dolphins fans. I know neither Sage Rosenfels nor John Beck did much in their Miami days. But Minnesota's high on Rosenfels and there's a decent chance he ends up starting in Minnesota next season barring a Brett Favre sighting.

As for Beck? Well, he's not starting anytime soon in Baltimore; Joe Flacco's the guy there. But in offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, Beck joins the quarterback guru who had him rated so high on his draft board that he felt comfortable letting Brady Quinn slip at No. 9 overall in the 2007 draft. Kyle Boller is in St. Louis and Troy Smith's still an unproven commodity. Beck, with Cameron's guidance, could very well end up being the No. 2 QB in Baltimore. Not bad for a guy who was released by Miami days after last month's draft.

3. The buzz-worthy move: Seattle signs WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh
The under-the-radar move: Cincinnati signs WR Laveranues Coles

No one will argue with the success T.J. Hoosh had in Cincy, and Bengals fans were downright devastated when they came "thisclose" to re-signing him, only to lose in the free-agent sweepstakes to Seattle.

Coles is a pretty darn solid pick-up, though. At a much cheaper price, the Bengals get a reliable gamer who will be playing with a chip on his shoulder. Unlike his former Florida State teammate (and Dillard's shopping mate) Peter Warrick, Coles should make quite an impact on the Cincinnati offense. Though admittedly more of a Chad Pennington guy than a Brett Favre one, Coles was still quite productive at the age of 30 for the Jets last season. With a four-year deal valued at $28 million, Coles is both a fiscally-smart and a rare savvy signing by the Bengals. Don't be shocked if he becomes one of Carson Palmer's favorite targets in '09.

2. The buzz-worthy move: Philadelphia trades for OT Jason Peters
The under-the-radar move: Philadelphia signs T/G Stacy Andrews

There's no doubting the impact Jason Peters should have in Philadelphia. Replacing the departed Tra Thomas, some even view Peters as an upgrade at the position.

But let's not sleep on the rather quiet and rather significant signing of Stacy Andrews, Philly offensive guard Shawn Andrews' older brother. The elder Andrews blew out his ACL in the second to last game of the 2008 season, but is reportedly ahead of schedule in his rehab work back. There was great fear in Philly heading into the offseason about the team's offensive line. They were getting old. They were banged up. A few months later, the Philly offensive line looks even better than it did in '08.

1. The buzz-worthy move: Washignton signs DT Albert Haynesworth
The under-the-radar move: Tennessee signs DT Jovan Haye

Haynesworth's $100 million deal with Washington may have sent shockwaves through the NFL, but don't expect the Tennessee defense to implode without him. In Jason Jones and Tony Brown, the Titans already had a pair of capable replacements at DT. In Haye, they get a veteran presence ready to break out in a starting role in Tennessee.

A star at Vandy, Haye batted around the league for a bit before finding a home in Tampa Bay a few years back. The 290-pound DT started 30 of 32 games the past two seasons in Tampa and was one of the team's bright stars on D. Haynesworth signed for $100 million; the Titans snagged Haye for $16 million. Though not the player Haynesworth is, Haye is no pushover. The Tennessee D will be just fine in '09. Haye should be one of the major reasons why.