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http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/04/15/examining-each-teams-draft-needs-2
NFC EAST 1 2 3 4 5 Notes
Dallas DE OL S CB WR Pending departure of DE Marcus Spears creates need for a strong five-technique. Will look to get younger, more athletic at multiple OL spots, including right tackle. Facelift is needed at safety, as at least one starter could come via draft. CB Terence Newman will be 33 in September and Mike Jenkins regressed in 2010. Could add depth at receiver given uncertain future of Roy Williams and Dez Bryant's dependability coming into question.
N.Y. Giants OL
LB DL CB RB Currently serviceable at the tackle spots but do not have a true franchise, blind-side protector and could peg a future starter on either side, as well as inside depth. Average linebacking corps lacks athletic ability and playmaking. DT Barry Cofield wants out and team could use a young, interior penetrator. Contracts of CBs Terrell Thomas and Aaron Ross run out this season. Inconsistency of Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs could prompt pick of young running back to compete for carries.
Philadelphia CB OL LB SS RB Pending retirement of CB Ellis Hobbs creates opening for a starter and must be filled by someone who can survive being targeted opposite Asante Samuel. Team yielded 49 sacks a year ago and last significant pick spent on an offensive lineman was Winston Justice in 2006. Possible departure of SS Quintin Mikell could mean a middle-round pick is spent on someone to pair with Nate Allen. Another back could be added to safeguard against injury or possible FA loss of Jerome Harrison.
Washington QB WR OLB NT CB Mike Shanahan seeks a franchise quarterback to hitch his wagon to. Below-average group of receivers is in desperate need of someone who threatens opposing secondaries. ROLB Brian Orakpo faces too many double-teams and a stand-up rusher is needed on the other side. Missing key cog in 3-4 front: strong, two-gapping nose tackle. Pass defense was poor a year ago and CB Carlos Rogers might not return.
NFC EAST 1 2 3 4 5 Notes
Dallas DE OL S CB WR Pending departure of DE Marcus Spears creates need for a strong five-technique. Will look to get younger, more athletic at multiple OL spots, including right tackle. Facelift is needed at safety, as at least one starter could come via draft. CB Terence Newman will be 33 in September and Mike Jenkins regressed in 2010. Could add depth at receiver given uncertain future of Roy Williams and Dez Bryant's dependability coming into question.
N.Y. Giants OL
LB DL CB RB Currently serviceable at the tackle spots but do not have a true franchise, blind-side protector and could peg a future starter on either side, as well as inside depth. Average linebacking corps lacks athletic ability and playmaking. DT Barry Cofield wants out and team could use a young, interior penetrator. Contracts of CBs Terrell Thomas and Aaron Ross run out this season. Inconsistency of Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs could prompt pick of young running back to compete for carries.
Philadelphia CB OL LB SS RB Pending retirement of CB Ellis Hobbs creates opening for a starter and must be filled by someone who can survive being targeted opposite Asante Samuel. Team yielded 49 sacks a year ago and last significant pick spent on an offensive lineman was Winston Justice in 2006. Possible departure of SS Quintin Mikell could mean a middle-round pick is spent on someone to pair with Nate Allen. Another back could be added to safeguard against injury or possible FA loss of Jerome Harrison.
Washington QB WR OLB NT CB Mike Shanahan seeks a franchise quarterback to hitch his wagon to. Below-average group of receivers is in desperate need of someone who threatens opposing secondaries. ROLB Brian Orakpo faces too many double-teams and a stand-up rusher is needed on the other side. Missing key cog in 3-4 front: strong, two-gapping nose tackle. Pass defense was poor a year ago and CB Carlos Rogers might not return.
