When the Indianapolis Colts signed former New York Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins earlier last week, it marked the biggest acquisition for the franchise’s interior defensive line since 2006.
During that eventual Super Bowl winning season, the Colts acquired Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle, Anthony ‘Booger’ McFarland, near the October trade deadline in exchange for a 2007 2nd round pick.
At the time, the Bucs were clearly rebuilding–eventually finishing 4-12 on the season, and had no real need for a 29 year old veteran player with only a few peak seasons remaining.