The 2013 NFL draft has come and gone, and the Washington Redskins are looking a little bit different despite not picking in the top 50. Early last week, we broke down how the 'Skins looked from a depth standpoint heading into the draft, so let's update that analysis now that they've added some key players. 

The new chart is once again color-coded to emphasize the strong and weak spots on the roster. Those in blue are solid contributors who are worthy of the roles they currently play. The guys in green could still be upgraded upon or are still question marks. And the players in red are potential problems. Rookies are in purple.

That chart shows 10 too many players, but it's easy to see where they'll cut down the roster. Only two of those five guys we have penciled in at right tackle will probably make the cut. The last two names on there are undrafted free agents who could emerge. 

They'll also cut a quarterback (unless Robert Griffin III isn't healthy), a tight end, at least one linebacker and a few defensive backs. And both Jacksons (Rob and Tanard) are currently suspended, which hurts but also helps when it comes to the numbers game.

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The 2013 NFL draft is over and the Philadelphia Eagles are looking like a slightly different team. We've got proof, too, because we spent some time breaking down and projecting the Eagles' depth chart before the draft, and now we have a chance to update said chart with the draft out of the way.

The chart is color-coded to emphasize the strong and weak spots on the roster. The guys in blue are solid contributors who are worthy of the roles they currently play. The guys in green could still be upgraded upon or are still question marks. And the guys in red are potential problems. Rookies are in purple.

The full chart above would put the Eagles seven spots over the roster limit, but they're only going to keep three quarterbacks and will probably be chopping at least four defensive backs, a linebacker and a defensive lineman. 

They no longer have any problem players in starting roles, since Lane Johnson takes over at right tackle and Todd Herremans replaces Danny Watkins at right guard. They didn't get a lot deeper along the offensive line, which is a small concern, but at least Watkins, Dennis Kelly and Dallas Reynolds have room to improve and starting experience.

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A lot has changed in one week, thanks to the NFL draft. Prior to the draft, we checked in with some analysis regarding what we figured the New York Giants' depth chart might look like at that point in time. But now, with New York's rookie stable in place, we've made the necessary edits. 

The chart is once again color-coded. Players in blue are solid contributors who are worthy of the roles they currently play. Players in green could still be upgraded upon or are still question marks. And players in red are potential problems. Rookies are in purple.

The Giants have definitely loaded up on players. If everyone were to stay healthy, 11 of the names above would have to be cut before chopping down to 53.

Three, four, maybe even five of those cuts will come along the defensive line, which simply has far too many bodies right now. This could be the end of the line for Marvin Austin, Shaun Rogers and Mike Patterson, and it's not looking good for Adewale Ojomo, Justin Trattou and Markus Kuhn. 

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Last week, we took an in-depth look at the Dallas Cowboys' depth chart to get a better feel for the strong and weak points on the Dallas roster heading into the 2013 NFL draft. Now that the draft is over and the Cowboys have added several key players to the roster, let's update that depth chart heading into organized team activities. 

Again, we've color-coded said chart. Those in blue are solid contributors who are worthy of the roles they currently play. Those in green could still be upgraded upon or are still question marks. And those in red are potential problems. Rookies are in purple.

A minimum of four of the names above can't make the final roster, and I've only included one undrafted free agent out of 15. That's Cameron Lawrence, who I think could surprise some people and earn a backup linebacker role behind Sean Lee. 

You'll notice that there's a real shortage of defensive linemen. That's a position the Cowboys failed to address in the draft or on the UDFA market, which is odd. Even if you move Tyrone Crawford from tackle to end, there is a shortage of defensive tackles with Josh Brent's future very much up in the air. 

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One takeaway from what the Philadelphia Eagles did in the 2013 NFL Draft: Nick Foles' and Brent Celek's days in Philly might be numbered. 

In the first draft of the Chip Kelly era, the Eagles spent two of their four picks—both in the top 100—on a tight end and a quarterback, indicating that the team could be willing to move on from Foles and Celek. 

Foles has been the subject of trade rumors all offseason. He put on a show during the preseason last year and was good enough in relief of Michael Vick during his rookie campaign that many teams would be upgrading by adding the second-year Arizona product as a backup. 

With Matt Barkley joining the team as a fourth-round pick, it probably now comes down to Foles vs. Dennis Dixon for the backup position. The Eagles felt strongly enough about Barkley to trade into the top spot in Round 4 to select the USC quarterback, so he's got to be assured a roster spot, and Vick isn't going anywhere after signing a new contract in February. 

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If I'm the Washington Redskins, I'd rather have Tim Tebow than Pat White.

Seriously, if we're comparing those two players in terms of the value they can bring to a football team, Tebow has a clear advantage.

Tebow was waived by the New York Jets on Monday and will hit the open market four weeks after the Redskins signed White to a cheap, non-guaranteed contract. 

If we're viewing both Tebow and White simply as read-option specialists to serve as insurance policies while Robert Griffin III recovers from offseason knee surgery, and if we're in agreement that Griffin is the starter and Kirk Cousins is the backup, then there's little reason to believe that Tebow wouldn't be an upgrade over White on the quarterback depth chart.

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The 2013 NFL draft is over, but the Washington Redskins are still busy signing undrafted free agents. You'll forget most of these names by October, but some will inevitably stick with you. They always do. 

We're tracking all of the signings right here, based on reports. Once we have a confirmed final list from the 'Skins, we'll have a full feel for how this team will look throughout the summer. 

Keep checking back for updates.

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The Philadelphia Eagles have already jumped into the undrafted free agent pool now that the 2013 NFL draft is over. The full list of UDFAs won't be available for a couple of days, but we'll be tracking all of the signings as they're reported and announced right here, adding a little bit of context along the way. 

Keep checking back.

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