As training camp approaches, most teams are feeling pretty good about their situations entering the 2015 season.  Everyone knows about Ndamukong Suh going to the Miami Dolphins via free agency, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafting Jameis Winston first overall.

What about the moves that didn’t receive as much attention?

We’re going to highlight some shrewd, yet underrated moves by NFC general managers which should pay off this season.

Rams Sign Nick Fairley

The St. Louis Rams didn’t need to add former first-round pick Nick Fairley, but they did and with it comes one of the deepest defensive lines in recent NFL history.  With reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year Nick Fairley, along with Michael Brockers, Chris Long and sack master Robert Quinn, the Rams will be able to add Fairley to the rotation and keep everyone fresh.

Seahawks Draft Tyler Lockett

Where the trade for Jimmy Graham highlights the Seahawks offseason (and rightfully so), Seattle general manager John Schneider made a shrewd move in the draft when he selected former Kansas State legend (and son of a K-State legend) Tyler Lockett.  Lockett will be able to operate in the slot in the Seahawks offense and he runs precise routes.  He will also help out on special teams.  Lockett is a perfect complement to a pass catching corps which includes Graham, Doug Baldwin and Chris Matthews.

Redskins Sign Terrance Knighton

The Washington Redskins had an anti-Redskins type of offseason.  They made a few, lower key smart moves without spending (wasting) a ton of Dan Snyder’s money.  One of which is inking Terrance “Pot Roast” Knighton.  Knighton has been a productive player in each of his two NFL stops (Jacksonville, Denver) and he’s able to plug up the middle of a defense.

Lions Rebuild The Interior Of Their O-Line

The Detroit Lions weren’t in position to get a great linebacker or offensive tackle in the first round of the NFL Draft, so they did the next best thing.  They fixed the interior of their offensive line.  Detroit moved down in the draft and selected Duke offensive guard Laken Tomlinson and also acquired former Denver Broncos offensive guard Manny Ramirez.  These moves are far from “sexy,” but they may allow the Lions to have more of a balanced offense.

Packers Draft Brett Hundley

Entering last season, UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley was on the NFL radar as potentially a top prospect.  The season didn’t go as planned for Hundley and he tumbled down draft boards.  Although Hundley isn’t seen as a franchise type of QB right now, the Green Bay Packers were astute to select him in the fifth round of the NFL Draft.  Hundley will never beat out future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers, but the Packers have a history of developing quarterbacks.  Hundley offers some insurance if Rodgers goes down and if he can take care of the football in his limited opportunities he’ll be a solid trade chip for the team in the future.