Andy Dufresne
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ARIZONA: CB, DE/OLB, RB. - With Antrel Rolle expected to move to free safety, the Cardinals are dangerously thin at cornerback. They also need a pass rusher, and the coaches would like to find someone with speed to complement or replace RB Edgerrin James.
ATLANTA: G, QB, OT. - The new regime is determined to establish the run, so it needs to revamp the line at guard and tackle. Look for the team to draft a young quarterback to groom; in the meantime, it will try to get by with Chris Redman or Byron Leftwich.
CAROLINA: OT, DE, WR. - Both starting tackles are free agents; expect the team to spend a lot to retain RT Jordan Gross. The team put little pressure on the pocket in 2007 and must replace RE Mike Rucker, who is expected to retire.
CHICAGO: QB, OT, S. - There isn't a surefire solution to the quarterback problem. One option: Re-sign Rex Grossman and draft a passer in the middle rounds to develop. The team badly needs a young tackle who can play immediately.
DALLAS: RB, WR, CB. - With Julius Jones headed for free agency, the Cowboys need a running back to complement Marion Barber -- and they'll likely add one in back-rich draft . They also could draft a potential No. 1 receiver to eventually replace Terrell Owens.
DETROIT: DE, CB, LB. - The Lions might not be able to fill their first need. They don't have a high enough pick to draft an impact end, and the free-agent pool isn't promising. They need two starting corners; expect them to land one in free agency.
GREEN BAY: G, OLB, CB. - The team might want to add bigger, more physical guards so it can call more inside zone running plays . The Packers also need to add a dynamic linebacker and a young corner.
MINNESOTA: QB, WR, DE. - The team could pursue a veteran quarterback if it decides Tarvaris Jackson isn't the long-term answer. No matter the quarterback, the Vikings need to add at least one downfield threat.
NEW ORLEANS: CB, LB, DT. - The Saints had one of the league's worst pass defenses last season and need an upgrade at corner. They could get in the running for Patriots free agent Asante Samuel. The team also needs an impact linebacker.
NEW YORK: CB, OLB, S. - Even with the emergence of Corey Webster and the solid play of rookie Aaron Ross , the team needs to add young depth at corner. The Giants also need more athletes at outside linebacker and could a sign a free-agent safety.
PHILADELPHIA: DE, CB, KR. - The club needs a pass-rushing complement to RE Trent Cole, who had more than a third of the team's sacks . The team must add depth at corner--especially because Lito Sheppard is injury-prone--and an impact return man .
ST. LOUIS: DE, WR, OT. - The Rams need some fresh legs at end and wide receiver, and they need to devote a lot of attention to the offensive line. With the second overall pick, the team could take Virginia DE Chris Long or Michigan OT Jake Long.
SAN FRANCISCO: WR, DE, ILB. - The lack of a playmaking wideout continues to drag down the offense, so expect the team to draft one capable of stretching the field. Also expect the 49ers to draft an end and pursue a free-agent inside linebacker.
SEATTLE: RB, TE, G. - Even if Shaun Alexander returns, the Seahawks must add a back. Oregon's Jonathan Stewart and Illinois' Rashard Mendenhall are possibilities in the first round. Eagles TE L.J. Smith and Colts G Jake Scott are potential free-agent targets.
TAMPA BAY: WR, TE, RB. - Outside of WR Joey Galloway, 36, the team has no threats in the passing game. The Bucs could be players for Bears WR Bernard Berrian and the Eagles' Smith. The team needs to rebuild at running back and could pursue Chargers free agent Michael Turner.
WASHINGTON: OT, S, OLB. - The team must add depth at tackle, where it has age and injury issues. Finding a quality free safety is also a priority -- LaRon Landry is capable of playing that position but is better suited to strong safety.
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BALTIMORE: CB, QB, OT. - Starting CBs Chris McAlister, 30, and Samari Rolle, 31, missed significant time this season. The team doesn't have a quarterback of the future, and there is speculation it could trade up from the No. 8 spot and take Boston College's Matt Ryan.
BUFFALO: WR, TE, DT. QB - Trent Edwards needs more weapons, specifically a big receiver who can be a red zone target. Robert Royal is an outstanding blocker, but a receiving threat at tight end also would help Edwards.
CINCINNATI: DE, DT, OT. - DEs Robert Geathers and Justin Smith, who is expected to leave as a free agent, had only six sacks combined in 2007. That allowed a promising secondary to get picked apart. The team also needs a run-stuffing tackle.
CLEVELAND: DE, DT, RB. - The team could trade QB Derek Anderson to move back into the first round and draft help for the defensive line--a weak position that is sure to get a lot of offseason attention. RB Jamal Lewis wants to re-sign, but if a deal can't be reached, the Browns will have to sign a free agent or spend a high draft pick on a back.
DENVER: DT, LB, S. - The team's patchwork approach to the middle of the front four has caught up to it. D.J. Williams piled up tackles in his first year at middle linebacker, but he's more natural on the weak side. His versatility gives the team flexibility.
HOUSTON: CB, DE, OT. CB - Dunta Robinson (knee) likely will miss half of the season, and the Texans need a quality fill-in. They also need a pass-rushing end to start opposite Mario Williams.
INDIANAPOLIS: DE, TE, OT. - The pass rush was virtually nonexistent after RE Dwight Freeney (foot) was lost. The Colts must add a third pass rusher to play behind Freeney and LE Robert Mathis. The team favors two-tight end sets and needs to find a complement to Dallas Clark.
JACKSONVILLE: DE, WR, S. - The defense struggles to generate consistent pressure from the outside. Ravens OLB/DE Terrell Suggs is a possible free-agent target, though he may not reach the market. The team lacks a receiver defenses truly fear.
KANSAS CITY: OT, G, CB. - The Chiefs would be wise to move LT Damion McIntosh to the right side, which was a mess in 2007, and draft a left tackle in the first round. CB Ty Law's play has slipped dramatically; he probably won't return.
MIAMI: DT, WR, OT. - There are holes everywhere. Help is needed for a run defense that was often inept. LSU DT Glenn Dorsey could be targeted with the No. 1 pick. Ted Ginn made strides as a rookie, but he's not ready to be a No. 1 wideout.
NEW ENGLAND: LB, CB, S. - The team has four linebackers older than 30. Free-agent CB Asante Samuel likely will leave, which will create a big hole in the secondary.
NEW YORK: OLB, G, WR. - The team needs an outside linebacker who can beat blockers one-on-one and get to the quarterback. The Jets also lack a speedster who can stretch defenses and a tall wideout who can be an imposing target on fade routes.
OAKLAND: OT, WR, DT. - LT Barry Sims, 33, is on the downside of his career, and RT Cornell Green is a free agent coming off a season-ending foot injury. The team needs a No. 1 receiver to spark a passing game that ranked 31st in the league.
PITTSBURGH: G, DE, C. - Standout LG Alan Faneca is expected to leave as a free agent, and the team doesn't have a quality backup to replace him. A season-ending biceps injury to Aaron Smith underscored the team's lack of depth at defensive end. The line rotation needs young bodies.
SAN DIEGO: CB, G, RB. - Free-agent CB Drayton Florence won't be back, and Paul Oliver could move to safety. With RB Michael Turner leaving as a free agent, look for the Chargers to draft a runner to serve as LaDainian Tomlinson's backup.
TENNESSEE: WR, RB, TE. - Justin Gage, a Bears castoff, has become the team's most reliable receiver, which is telling. A downfield threat is needed to open up the offense. A home run threat to complement bruising RB LenDale White also would help. RB Chris Henry was slow to develop in his rookie year.
ARIZONA: CB, DE/OLB, RB. - With Antrel Rolle expected to move to free safety, the Cardinals are dangerously thin at cornerback. They also need a pass rusher, and the coaches would like to find someone with speed to complement or replace RB Edgerrin James.
ATLANTA: G, QB, OT. - The new regime is determined to establish the run, so it needs to revamp the line at guard and tackle. Look for the team to draft a young quarterback to groom; in the meantime, it will try to get by with Chris Redman or Byron Leftwich.
CAROLINA: OT, DE, WR. - Both starting tackles are free agents; expect the team to spend a lot to retain RT Jordan Gross. The team put little pressure on the pocket in 2007 and must replace RE Mike Rucker, who is expected to retire.
CHICAGO: QB, OT, S. - There isn't a surefire solution to the quarterback problem. One option: Re-sign Rex Grossman and draft a passer in the middle rounds to develop. The team badly needs a young tackle who can play immediately.
DALLAS: RB, WR, CB. - With Julius Jones headed for free agency, the Cowboys need a running back to complement Marion Barber -- and they'll likely add one in back-rich draft . They also could draft a potential No. 1 receiver to eventually replace Terrell Owens.
DETROIT: DE, CB, LB. - The Lions might not be able to fill their first need. They don't have a high enough pick to draft an impact end, and the free-agent pool isn't promising. They need two starting corners; expect them to land one in free agency.
GREEN BAY: G, OLB, CB. - The team might want to add bigger, more physical guards so it can call more inside zone running plays . The Packers also need to add a dynamic linebacker and a young corner.
MINNESOTA: QB, WR, DE. - The team could pursue a veteran quarterback if it decides Tarvaris Jackson isn't the long-term answer. No matter the quarterback, the Vikings need to add at least one downfield threat.
NEW ORLEANS: CB, LB, DT. - The Saints had one of the league's worst pass defenses last season and need an upgrade at corner. They could get in the running for Patriots free agent Asante Samuel. The team also needs an impact linebacker.
NEW YORK: CB, OLB, S. - Even with the emergence of Corey Webster and the solid play of rookie Aaron Ross , the team needs to add young depth at corner. The Giants also need more athletes at outside linebacker and could a sign a free-agent safety.
PHILADELPHIA: DE, CB, KR. - The club needs a pass-rushing complement to RE Trent Cole, who had more than a third of the team's sacks . The team must add depth at corner--especially because Lito Sheppard is injury-prone--and an impact return man .
ST. LOUIS: DE, WR, OT. - The Rams need some fresh legs at end and wide receiver, and they need to devote a lot of attention to the offensive line. With the second overall pick, the team could take Virginia DE Chris Long or Michigan OT Jake Long.
SAN FRANCISCO: WR, DE, ILB. - The lack of a playmaking wideout continues to drag down the offense, so expect the team to draft one capable of stretching the field. Also expect the 49ers to draft an end and pursue a free-agent inside linebacker.
SEATTLE: RB, TE, G. - Even if Shaun Alexander returns, the Seahawks must add a back. Oregon's Jonathan Stewart and Illinois' Rashard Mendenhall are possibilities in the first round. Eagles TE L.J. Smith and Colts G Jake Scott are potential free-agent targets.
TAMPA BAY: WR, TE, RB. - Outside of WR Joey Galloway, 36, the team has no threats in the passing game. The Bucs could be players for Bears WR Bernard Berrian and the Eagles' Smith. The team needs to rebuild at running back and could pursue Chargers free agent Michael Turner.
WASHINGTON: OT, S, OLB. - The team must add depth at tackle, where it has age and injury issues. Finding a quality free safety is also a priority -- LaRon Landry is capable of playing that position but is better suited to strong safety.
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BALTIMORE: CB, QB, OT. - Starting CBs Chris McAlister, 30, and Samari Rolle, 31, missed significant time this season. The team doesn't have a quarterback of the future, and there is speculation it could trade up from the No. 8 spot and take Boston College's Matt Ryan.
BUFFALO: WR, TE, DT. QB - Trent Edwards needs more weapons, specifically a big receiver who can be a red zone target. Robert Royal is an outstanding blocker, but a receiving threat at tight end also would help Edwards.
CINCINNATI: DE, DT, OT. - DEs Robert Geathers and Justin Smith, who is expected to leave as a free agent, had only six sacks combined in 2007. That allowed a promising secondary to get picked apart. The team also needs a run-stuffing tackle.
CLEVELAND: DE, DT, RB. - The team could trade QB Derek Anderson to move back into the first round and draft help for the defensive line--a weak position that is sure to get a lot of offseason attention. RB Jamal Lewis wants to re-sign, but if a deal can't be reached, the Browns will have to sign a free agent or spend a high draft pick on a back.
DENVER: DT, LB, S. - The team's patchwork approach to the middle of the front four has caught up to it. D.J. Williams piled up tackles in his first year at middle linebacker, but he's more natural on the weak side. His versatility gives the team flexibility.
HOUSTON: CB, DE, OT. CB - Dunta Robinson (knee) likely will miss half of the season, and the Texans need a quality fill-in. They also need a pass-rushing end to start opposite Mario Williams.
INDIANAPOLIS: DE, TE, OT. - The pass rush was virtually nonexistent after RE Dwight Freeney (foot) was lost. The Colts must add a third pass rusher to play behind Freeney and LE Robert Mathis. The team favors two-tight end sets and needs to find a complement to Dallas Clark.
JACKSONVILLE: DE, WR, S. - The defense struggles to generate consistent pressure from the outside. Ravens OLB/DE Terrell Suggs is a possible free-agent target, though he may not reach the market. The team lacks a receiver defenses truly fear.
KANSAS CITY: OT, G, CB. - The Chiefs would be wise to move LT Damion McIntosh to the right side, which was a mess in 2007, and draft a left tackle in the first round. CB Ty Law's play has slipped dramatically; he probably won't return.
MIAMI: DT, WR, OT. - There are holes everywhere. Help is needed for a run defense that was often inept. LSU DT Glenn Dorsey could be targeted with the No. 1 pick. Ted Ginn made strides as a rookie, but he's not ready to be a No. 1 wideout.
NEW ENGLAND: LB, CB, S. - The team has four linebackers older than 30. Free-agent CB Asante Samuel likely will leave, which will create a big hole in the secondary.
NEW YORK: OLB, G, WR. - The team needs an outside linebacker who can beat blockers one-on-one and get to the quarterback. The Jets also lack a speedster who can stretch defenses and a tall wideout who can be an imposing target on fade routes.
OAKLAND: OT, WR, DT. - LT Barry Sims, 33, is on the downside of his career, and RT Cornell Green is a free agent coming off a season-ending foot injury. The team needs a No. 1 receiver to spark a passing game that ranked 31st in the league.
PITTSBURGH: G, DE, C. - Standout LG Alan Faneca is expected to leave as a free agent, and the team doesn't have a quality backup to replace him. A season-ending biceps injury to Aaron Smith underscored the team's lack of depth at defensive end. The line rotation needs young bodies.
SAN DIEGO: CB, G, RB. - Free-agent CB Drayton Florence won't be back, and Paul Oliver could move to safety. With RB Michael Turner leaving as a free agent, look for the Chargers to draft a runner to serve as LaDainian Tomlinson's backup.
TENNESSEE: WR, RB, TE. - Justin Gage, a Bears castoff, has become the team's most reliable receiver, which is telling. A downfield threat is needed to open up the offense. A home run threat to complement bruising RB LenDale White also would help. RB Chris Henry was slow to develop in his rookie year.
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Great question.
Although their bigger need is on offense, I think we saw just how valuable Aaron Smith was on defense. An insurance policy would be nice.
