Dolphins acquire Culpepper

The Dolphins traded their second round pick in the upcoming draft to Minnesota for QB Daunte Culpepper. Culpepper's season was cut short after suffering a knee injury in October.

The Dolphins also pursued QB Drew Brees, but his salary demands were too high. Brees signed instead with the Saints for $60 million.

If he can play close to his old Pro Bowl caliber, then Culpepper will be more than worth the draft pick the Dolphins spent on him. As long as his knee is OK, the Dolphins will have upgraded at quarterback, and they can focus on other needs in the draft.