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We took a look at the team needs for every AFC team earlier this week. Now it's the NFC's turn. The top three offensive needs for each team are included because this is a fantasy website, with one defensive need in the mix.
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys
1. WR – Terry Glenn is aging and Terrell Owens' status is week-to-week, much less year-to-year. Patrick Crayton is a shaky third receiver and the only decent young one on the roster.
2. OL – Dallas could look at center and tackle, although they have improved the entire offensive line in free agency with Kyle Kosier and Jason Fabini.
3. QB – With Drew Henson in Europe, it's safe to say the "quarterback of the future" isn't on the roster.
Defense
1. ILB – Cowboys still need size and playmakers on the inside after Dat Nguyen's retirement. Signing Akin Ayodele helps, but Bradie James is no standout.
New York Giants
1. WR – Giants have terrible depth and need a long-term replacement for Amani Toomer. They swung and missed with Keyshawn.
2. LT – Counting on Luke Petitgout's aching back has hurt the Giants in successive years.
3. QB – The Giants have no need at running back or tight end, so drafting a developmental prospect to be Eli Manning's eventual backup makes some sense.
Defense
1. LB – The position destroyed New York in the playoffs, and they haven't done anything in free agency to fix their problems. Cornerback is also a big need.
Philadelphia Eagles
1. RB – Brian Westbrook and Ryan Moats are signed long-term, but the Eagles could use a bruiser for short-yardage situations.
2. WR – Reggie Brown and either Jabar Gaffney or Todd Pinkston are likely Week 1 starters. Greg Lewis was a disappointment.
3. OL – The Eagles do a solid job drafting an offensive lineman to groom every season.
Defense
1. LB – Jeremiah Trotter was the only playmaker in this group last season. The strong-side spot was especially weak.
Washington Commanders
1. OL – They have a great unit, but it's aging.
2. WR – The Commanders have only one first day draft pick and will probably use it on defense.
3. TE – It's a good draft for Chris Cooley-like H-back hybrids.
Defense
1. LB – For a great defense, the Commanders seem to have a lot of needs. They need a weak-side linebacker and could use help throughout the defensive line.
NFC North
Chicago Bears
1. TE – This is a great draft for tight ends, and the Bears look likely to take advantage early. Good night, Desmond Clark.
2. WR – With Bernard Berrian and Mark Bradley, the Bears probably have enough young wideouts. Most of them remain unproven, though.
3. OL – It's odd to write, but the Bears don't need a quarterback. The backfield is also packed, so that leaves depth on the offensive line as the only other issue.
Defense
1. DB – Jerry Azumah retired and the team is thin at safety, so the Bears have a couple of options in the secondary.
Minnesota Vikings
1. QB – New coach Brad Childress should look to groom a young quarterback with a first-day pick.
1. WR – We had a harder time coming up with offensive needs for Minnesota than almost any team. It's debatable, though, whether Marcus Robinson or Travis Taylor are long-term bets.
3. OL – The backfield should be set, so Minnesota can continue to revamp their offensive line.
Defense
1. LB – Minnesota's greatest need on either side of the ball is here. Their talented defensive line covers up a lot of problems.
Green Bay Packers
1. OL – New coach Mike McCarthy expects to implement a zone blocking scheme which will require more athleticism in the mold of Denver and Atlanta.
2. WR – Donald Driver is the only sure thing on a team full of question marks at wide receiver.
3. QB – It would take guts for general manager Ted Thompson to pull the rug out from under Aaron Rodgers this quickly.
Defense
1. LB – It's Nick Barnett and a lot of slop. Cornerback may also supersede any offensive team needs.
Detroit Lions
1. QB – Matt Millen isn't likely to have the patience to draft another top quarterback, but neither Jon Kitna nor Josh McCown are long-term solutions.
2. OL – Underachieving unit looks better on paper than on the field.
3. WR – Millen will internally combust if he doesn't take a wideout.
Defense
1. CB – Currently, it's Dre' Bly and his crew of JAGS (Just a Guy). Detroit could also use a defensive end and a linebacker. With Rod Marinelli in town, expect a defensive-minded draft.
NFC South
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1. OL – The unit overachieved in 2005, but could still use a talent infusion.
2. WR – The Bucs need another deep threat to take over the No. 3 spot. Counting on Joey Galloway to stay healthy is problematic.
3. QB – The team doesn't really need one, but Jon Gruden likes collecting young quarterbacks.
Defense
1. LB – Barrett Ruud was a starter last year, but the Bucs need to get ready for life without Derrick Brooks and Shelton Quarles. Depth at defensive end also makes sense.
Carolina Panthers
1. OL – Up and down unit is still missing a stud left tackle.
2. RB – On paper, the Panthers offense is well set up for the future. But counting on DeShaun Foster to stay healthy is risky.
3. WR – With Keary Colbert and Drew Carter now coming off the bench, the Panthers are in decent shape here.
Defense
1. LB – Talent falls off a cliff after Dan Morgan and Thomas Davis. They could take a starter in the first-round.
New Orleans Saints
1. QB – Drew Brees is essentially under a one-year contract. It should not surprise if they take a quarterback with the No. 2 pick.
2. TE – Coach Sean Payton's offenses have usually featured the tight end heavily. We're skeptical he views Zach Hilton as the answer.
3. RB – Saints could use a young upgrade to back up Deuce McAllister coming off surgery. Michael Bennett is a shaky bet.
Defense
1. LB – This annual problem is one general manager Mickey Loomis hasn't been able to solve. The team also needs an overhaul in the secondary.
Atlanta Falcons
1. RB – T.J. Duckett appears to be on his way out, while Warrick Dunn is turning 31. Atlanta needs fresh legs.
2. LT - Kevin Shaffer will be tough to replace.
3. WR – Despite top picks the last two years, this still isn't a deep group. A mid-round pick makes sense.
Defense
1. CB – Atlanta has done a nice job in free agency filling needs, but they still need a starting cornerback across from DeAngelo Hall.
NFC West
Seattle Seahawks
1. TE – Jerramy Stevens will hit free agency in 2007 and the team doesn't have a quality backup.
2. WR – It's not a huge position of need with Nate Burleson on the way, but Seattle likes to take one in the middle rounds almost every season.
3. OL – The team's offensive line system does a great job developing their own.
Defense
1. CB – Shaky depth and questionable front-line talent after Marcus Trufant.
St. Louis Rams
1. TE – New coach Scott Linehan has used a pass catching tight end prominently in last two spots. Vernon Davis is a great fit if he makes it that far.
2. OL – The tackles are good, but the interior line could use some run blocking help.
3. WR – Both Kevin Curtis and Shaun McDonald could leave via free agency next season.
Defense
1. DB – Where to begin? The entire defense needs a makeover, but counting on Ronald Bartell or Dejuan Groce to start isn't appealing.
San Francisco 49ers
1. WR – Arnaz Battle as the No. 2 receiver and Bryan Gilmore as a No. 3 is not a group to win with.
2. OL – Getting healthy will help this line, but right tackle is still a position of need.
3. TE – The 49ers need someone to play when Eric Johnson suffers a season-ending injury.
Defense
1. LB – Suddenly a thin unit after losing three starters to free agency or trade over the last few months.
Arizona Cardinals
1. OL – Kurt Warner won't last half a season behind this offensive line.
2. QB – That makes the need for a young backup in Dennis Green's system a necessity.
3. TE – What to give the offense that has nearly everything? A sweet tight end.
Defense
1. LB – The Cardinals should look hard at Ernie Sims, Chad Greenway and the rest of the talented linebacker crop.
Gregg Rosenthal directs the football coverage for RotoWorld.com and Fantasy Sports Monthly. You can reach him at GRosenthal@RotoWorld.com.
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys
1. WR – Terry Glenn is aging and Terrell Owens' status is week-to-week, much less year-to-year. Patrick Crayton is a shaky third receiver and the only decent young one on the roster.
2. OL – Dallas could look at center and tackle, although they have improved the entire offensive line in free agency with Kyle Kosier and Jason Fabini.
3. QB – With Drew Henson in Europe, it's safe to say the "quarterback of the future" isn't on the roster.
Defense
1. ILB – Cowboys still need size and playmakers on the inside after Dat Nguyen's retirement. Signing Akin Ayodele helps, but Bradie James is no standout.
New York Giants
1. WR – Giants have terrible depth and need a long-term replacement for Amani Toomer. They swung and missed with Keyshawn.
2. LT – Counting on Luke Petitgout's aching back has hurt the Giants in successive years.
3. QB – The Giants have no need at running back or tight end, so drafting a developmental prospect to be Eli Manning's eventual backup makes some sense.
Defense
1. LB – The position destroyed New York in the playoffs, and they haven't done anything in free agency to fix their problems. Cornerback is also a big need.
Philadelphia Eagles
1. RB – Brian Westbrook and Ryan Moats are signed long-term, but the Eagles could use a bruiser for short-yardage situations.
2. WR – Reggie Brown and either Jabar Gaffney or Todd Pinkston are likely Week 1 starters. Greg Lewis was a disappointment.
3. OL – The Eagles do a solid job drafting an offensive lineman to groom every season.
Defense
1. LB – Jeremiah Trotter was the only playmaker in this group last season. The strong-side spot was especially weak.
Washington Commanders
1. OL – They have a great unit, but it's aging.
2. WR – The Commanders have only one first day draft pick and will probably use it on defense.
3. TE – It's a good draft for Chris Cooley-like H-back hybrids.
Defense
1. LB – For a great defense, the Commanders seem to have a lot of needs. They need a weak-side linebacker and could use help throughout the defensive line.
NFC North
Chicago Bears
1. TE – This is a great draft for tight ends, and the Bears look likely to take advantage early. Good night, Desmond Clark.
2. WR – With Bernard Berrian and Mark Bradley, the Bears probably have enough young wideouts. Most of them remain unproven, though.
3. OL – It's odd to write, but the Bears don't need a quarterback. The backfield is also packed, so that leaves depth on the offensive line as the only other issue.
Defense
1. DB – Jerry Azumah retired and the team is thin at safety, so the Bears have a couple of options in the secondary.
Minnesota Vikings
1. QB – New coach Brad Childress should look to groom a young quarterback with a first-day pick.
1. WR – We had a harder time coming up with offensive needs for Minnesota than almost any team. It's debatable, though, whether Marcus Robinson or Travis Taylor are long-term bets.
3. OL – The backfield should be set, so Minnesota can continue to revamp their offensive line.
Defense
1. LB – Minnesota's greatest need on either side of the ball is here. Their talented defensive line covers up a lot of problems.
Green Bay Packers
1. OL – New coach Mike McCarthy expects to implement a zone blocking scheme which will require more athleticism in the mold of Denver and Atlanta.
2. WR – Donald Driver is the only sure thing on a team full of question marks at wide receiver.
3. QB – It would take guts for general manager Ted Thompson to pull the rug out from under Aaron Rodgers this quickly.
Defense
1. LB – It's Nick Barnett and a lot of slop. Cornerback may also supersede any offensive team needs.
Detroit Lions
1. QB – Matt Millen isn't likely to have the patience to draft another top quarterback, but neither Jon Kitna nor Josh McCown are long-term solutions.
2. OL – Underachieving unit looks better on paper than on the field.
3. WR – Millen will internally combust if he doesn't take a wideout.
Defense
1. CB – Currently, it's Dre' Bly and his crew of JAGS (Just a Guy). Detroit could also use a defensive end and a linebacker. With Rod Marinelli in town, expect a defensive-minded draft.
NFC South
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1. OL – The unit overachieved in 2005, but could still use a talent infusion.
2. WR – The Bucs need another deep threat to take over the No. 3 spot. Counting on Joey Galloway to stay healthy is problematic.
3. QB – The team doesn't really need one, but Jon Gruden likes collecting young quarterbacks.
Defense
1. LB – Barrett Ruud was a starter last year, but the Bucs need to get ready for life without Derrick Brooks and Shelton Quarles. Depth at defensive end also makes sense.
Carolina Panthers
1. OL – Up and down unit is still missing a stud left tackle.
2. RB – On paper, the Panthers offense is well set up for the future. But counting on DeShaun Foster to stay healthy is risky.
3. WR – With Keary Colbert and Drew Carter now coming off the bench, the Panthers are in decent shape here.
Defense
1. LB – Talent falls off a cliff after Dan Morgan and Thomas Davis. They could take a starter in the first-round.
New Orleans Saints
1. QB – Drew Brees is essentially under a one-year contract. It should not surprise if they take a quarterback with the No. 2 pick.
2. TE – Coach Sean Payton's offenses have usually featured the tight end heavily. We're skeptical he views Zach Hilton as the answer.
3. RB – Saints could use a young upgrade to back up Deuce McAllister coming off surgery. Michael Bennett is a shaky bet.
Defense
1. LB – This annual problem is one general manager Mickey Loomis hasn't been able to solve. The team also needs an overhaul in the secondary.
Atlanta Falcons
1. RB – T.J. Duckett appears to be on his way out, while Warrick Dunn is turning 31. Atlanta needs fresh legs.
2. LT - Kevin Shaffer will be tough to replace.
3. WR – Despite top picks the last two years, this still isn't a deep group. A mid-round pick makes sense.
Defense
1. CB – Atlanta has done a nice job in free agency filling needs, but they still need a starting cornerback across from DeAngelo Hall.
NFC West
Seattle Seahawks
1. TE – Jerramy Stevens will hit free agency in 2007 and the team doesn't have a quality backup.
2. WR – It's not a huge position of need with Nate Burleson on the way, but Seattle likes to take one in the middle rounds almost every season.
3. OL – The team's offensive line system does a great job developing their own.
Defense
1. CB – Shaky depth and questionable front-line talent after Marcus Trufant.
St. Louis Rams
1. TE – New coach Scott Linehan has used a pass catching tight end prominently in last two spots. Vernon Davis is a great fit if he makes it that far.
2. OL – The tackles are good, but the interior line could use some run blocking help.
3. WR – Both Kevin Curtis and Shaun McDonald could leave via free agency next season.
Defense
1. DB – Where to begin? The entire defense needs a makeover, but counting on Ronald Bartell or Dejuan Groce to start isn't appealing.
San Francisco 49ers
1. WR – Arnaz Battle as the No. 2 receiver and Bryan Gilmore as a No. 3 is not a group to win with.
2. OL – Getting healthy will help this line, but right tackle is still a position of need.
3. TE – The 49ers need someone to play when Eric Johnson suffers a season-ending injury.
Defense
1. LB – Suddenly a thin unit after losing three starters to free agency or trade over the last few months.
Arizona Cardinals
1. OL – Kurt Warner won't last half a season behind this offensive line.
2. QB – That makes the need for a young backup in Dennis Green's system a necessity.
3. TE – What to give the offense that has nearly everything? A sweet tight end.
Defense
1. LB – The Cardinals should look hard at Ernie Sims, Chad Greenway and the rest of the talented linebacker crop.
Gregg Rosenthal directs the football coverage for RotoWorld.com and Fantasy Sports Monthly. You can reach him at GRosenthal@RotoWorld.com.
