While I’m high on some longterm developemental prospects (Chris Baker, everette Pedescleaux and Rulon Jones) and other overachieving youngsters (Wesley Woodyard and Spencer Larsen) up front on defense, I definitely think that’s where we’d look to upgrade with premium picks and that’s even if some of the position switching players pan out nicely. If you break it down, then I’d say that NT, DE, ILB and OLB would be our greatest needs in order. I think we may consider a WR, CB and/or QB if the value was just overwhelming. I hope that helps…

ejruiz…QB, really??? I thought Coach McD had his three QB’s of the future? Please explain, because I think J Snead is the best value you could land with the Bears pick.

I like Wesley Woodyard a lot…. I can’t believe he didn’t get drafted.

Quinn…Keep in mind, not every team will draft strictly for "need".

The Colts needs are hard to pin down right now.

WR-It depends on what Garcon and Collie show this year, and the Colts run a 2TE base with Clark, so a 3rd WR isn’t a starting position, but it’s not out of the question if neither young guy looks special.

LB- I’d change it to MLB, both their projected starters at OLB are signed through 2010 and they are backed up by ex-starters. At MLB Gary Brackett will turn 30 after the season and will be a free agent.

DT- They stocked up on DTs this offseason, obviously if the string of bad luck with DTs the Colts have had over the last 3 years* continues they’d need one, but right now they’ve added so much that one of last years starters might get cut.

S- Both Bethea and Bullitt’s deals are up at the end of the year, but Bullitt would be an RFA and Bethea would be to if 2010 is uncapped. At least one will should stay making it just a depth need.

Positions I’d Add

OT- Tony Ugoh needs to stay healthy and play more consistently, Ryan Diem looked like the most washed up player on the Colts O last year. Charlie Johnson coming in at tackle universally triggers profanity among Colts fans.

CB- Kelvin Hayden got a long term deal, but all the experience behind him will be free agents after the season. With New DC Larry Coyer wanting to actually blitz every once and a while they’ll need more from their CBs.

*Two season ending injuries in preseason, 1 retirement in route to camp after 1 season, 1 season ending car accident on the way to a game, 1 pot arrest while on zero tolerance

First, I’d take defensive end off the list entirely unless you think that Darnell Dockett is going to traded sometime before next April. The Cardinals are three deep at DE (DD, Calais Campbell and Kenny Iwebema) and having this position listed at the top of the ‘needs’ list seems way off to me.

As for defensive tackle, that’s a possibility but it could go either way. They’ve got two young guys (Watson and Branch) would are under the team’s control for a while (assuming we’re talking about the six years of RFA) and both have some talent. Watson has struggled to stay healthy and Branch has struggled to stay in shape but if one of them shows improvement and plays up to potential this year, I’d bump this way down the list. If they both play well this year then it’s not even on the radar but if they bomb, it could be very close to the top.

This would be my list though:
1. OLB – they drafted two last year (2nd and 6th round) but everyone else on the depth chart is over 32.
2. ILB – assuming that Dansby is gone next year which looks more like probable than possible.
3. TE – The Cards have six on the roster right now and no front runner to win the job….quantity over quality at this point.
4.OL – I’m sure they’ll take an OL again, I’m just now sure where.

Kenny Phillips is a physical-playmaker. I think he will be the breakout defensive player of the year in 2009-2010. He got better each game last year and added 16 pounds this offseason.
Michael Johnson is a solid player….I think outside backer or corner is a bigger "need."

KC doesn’t need a CB either…they have 4 very young and talented CB’s already. (Carr, Flowers, Leggett, and Washington)

if you are going first round it DEFINETLY SAFETY!

99 percent safety unless a career ending injury or huge trade occurs or Dominque Barber and Nick Ferguson become Ed Reed all the sudden

-DT that can take 2 blockers is a must alongside Kemo. The loss of Jenkins killed our run D last year.
-QB… as much as I want to agree, I don’t see the team going with a QB unless its something late. I don’t see them looking at one.

-WR is a need. Behind Smith & Moose, things are iffy. Moose is almost done. And Dwayne Jarrett has been a colossal bust so far.

The Panthers don’t have a 1st rounder… it belongs to the Niners.

Qb is a definite need in the next draft. WR and DT, not really.

Seattle’s other needs are certainly S, OT, and HB

the lions get a first rounder form the cowboys, or was that last years draft?

bears OL is pretty good, but could be improved, and we desperatly need wide reicevers

why the hell do the Giants need a safety? Yea Ronny lott isn’t patrolling the middle for us, but Michael Johnson and Kenny Phillips are both young and have lots of potential. Terrell Thomas may get some snaps there too.

You do a first round mock, there’s no reason for th Gints to grab a safety.

As of this moment, the best way Id say for th Giants to go is MLB. Pierce is old and not fast, and also Jon Goff was out most of last year so no one’s really sure if he can replace AP.

Should this mock so happen to allow either Rolando McClain, Brandon Spikes (lol if it does) or Sean Witherspoon to fall to the Gints, there’s your pick.

And it might sound crazy (and scary to opposing QB’s), but another pass rusher could also be an option. Can never have too many of them (if Greg Hardy falls to the Gints……)

WR: We brought Torry Holt in during the off-season to serve as a stopgap and tutor the younger receivers. Behind Holt we have a lot of questions, but at the same time a ton of potential. Mike Walker looks like a future Reggie Wayne if he can stay healthy. Jarrett Dilliard and Mike Thomas so far have looked good in OTAs and could turn out to be steals, since they were 5th and 4th round picks respectively. And Tiquan Underwood was drafted in the 7th, and could possibly become a Devery Henderson type player. Nate Hughes and Troy Williamson offer different skills as well. The receiving group is young, and we could be set for years at the position if they perform as expected this season.

DE: Once again, young group, but potential to be great. Derrick Harvey will start full time this season; a breakout Mario Williams esque sophomore season would be much appreciated by both the fans and coaches/FO. Quentin Groves has put on about 20 pounds of muscle this off-season, and will serve as a situational passrusher this season. Reggie Hayward will start opposite of Harvey. Hayward is a savvy veteran who is capable of posting a 10 sack season if fully healthy. Julius Williams is an undrafted rookie who could be another pass rush specialist. DE shouldn’t be a need, if again, everything goes as planned.

CB: Rashean Mathis has plenty left in the tank. Last season he picked off 4 passes and took two back to the house, playing in a defense with a sub-par passrush and problems in the secondary. Brain Williams has moved back to corner, and will compete with promising rookie Derek Cox for the starting gig. The loser will most likely play nickel corner. Scott Starks is a nice backup and special teams player, and the Jags have some “Jars on the shelf” type players that could be developed on the practice squad. Not an immediate need right now.

The Jaguars biggest need right now is without a doubt defensive tackle. John Henderson has for some reason turned out to be sorry this offseason, and we are thin there. Next years first rounder will probably be spent on a defensive tackle or interior offensive lineman. Just sayin’

CB to replace McGee if he doesn’t re-sign
DE to replace Kelsay
LB to replace/upgrade Ellison
OT (maybe) if Walker doesn’t work. I really like Demetrius Bell as a prospect though so maybe not.

Without Jauron, this blows up because the team blows up more than likely.

Where’s this much anticipated Mock Draft???

I’m a little late here, but I wanted to share my thoughts on the Falcons.

RT: Tyson Clabo signed his one year RFA tender (so did RG Harvey Dahl), and will be unrestricted next offseason (I think). The team drafted Garrett Reynolds in the 5th round this year (he’s listed as the backup on the unofficial depth chart). Certainly a need, depending on what happens with Clabo.

CB: The team certainly has enough bodies – I’m not sure about the quality, though. Chris Houston is the #1 guy, with Chevis Jackson (who played well last year as the Nickle), Brent Grimes (high praise out of camp), and this year’s third round pick Christopher Owens fighting for the #2 and Nickle spots. They also drafted William Middleton in the 5th round this year, and have veteran Von Hutchins listed as CB (although word out of camp is he’s working mostly as a Safety). I’d be a little surprised if the team used an early draft pick on a CB.

OLB: Yes, I’d put this near the top of the list of needs. Mike Peterson is 33. Stephen Nicholas is unproven. Jamie Winborn and Coy Wire are both 30, and mediocre.

Other positions of need I’d add:

DE: John Abraham is 31 (under contract thru 2011). Jamaal Anderson is looking like a bust (under contract thru 2011). The team drafted Lawrence Sidbury in the 4th round, and re-signed Chauncey Davis, but they may need a replacement for Abe or an upgrade for Jamaal soon.

OC: Todd McClure is 32, and there were rumors that he threatened to retire if his contract wasn’t renegotiated this offseason. The team signed Brett Romberg as a FA, but he’s 29 and only has 18 career starts.

Backup QB: Obviously this wouldn’t be a high draft pick, but the contracts of both Chris Redman and DJ Shockley expire after this season. The team may re-sign one (or both), sign another FA, or draft a guy late.

‘Oakland – A fast guy’

So true

Cb isn’t that big of a need for us, we got Newman, Jenkins and Scandrick, can’t see us using a high pick for a 4th corner, We have adequate WRs but we do need another one. Missing off the list NT, Rat is very good but our backup hasn’t played in 2 years, Oline. could use another DE as well

DE-You are correct then and still nowm especially with Reggie Hayward (DE) going on IR. A DE probably should be drafted.

CB- Rashean Mathis is our 1st cornerback and has the left side of the field, (I believe). Our rookie from the 2009 Draft) is 3rd round pick Derek Cox, after missing out most the preseason he Intercepted Peyton Manning once and gave reggie wayne a 100+ yards in recieveing along with a TD. He looks like he was worth the 2010 2nd round pick. He’ll be playing Fitzgerald next week and this will be a continued evaluation. I don’t think we draft another corner.

WR-I think we’ve agreed to disagree, (Tho i am a fan with knowledge about the team) but enough said.

Interior Offensive Lineman (Guards, Center)- They are getting old and have been injured in the past, Its becoming likely that some fresh blood will be added to the interior since both tackle spots were upgraded in the draft.

QB- Garrard’s basically playing out his career, A QB should be added other than Luke McCown who we got from TB for i believe a 5th. Mccoy, Lefevour, Tebow are names that come to mind.