2012 NFL Draft: Today's War Room Thoughts for Every AFC East Team, 2/14 Edition

Here are a couple of thoughts on each AFC East team's situations heading into the 2012 NFL draft.

New England Patriots: Are There Any Wide Receivers That Fit The System?

Scouting wide receivers that fit the Patriots system is like solving a Rubik's Cube. Your brain starts to hurt about halfway through, and you end up throwing things at the wall.

Finally, though, it appears we have stumbled upon some answers to the long-lingering questions of failed receivers past, thanks to Greg Bedard of The Boston Globe.

In talking to receivers coach Chad O'Shea, Bedard learned that receivers have as many as four different resposibilities on any given play, and that they must also adjust their route if the defense is blitzing. In the end, O'Shea concedes it all comes down to the receiver being on the same page as Brady.

These comments were made in reference to Chad Ochocinco's struggles in the offense, but they could also be applied to the Patriots' problems at wide receiver.

Many receivers have fizzled out because they can't get on the field, and they can't get on the field because they don't know the system, and they don't know the system because they weren't in a very complex system in college.

Mike Loyko of NEPatriotsDraft.com points out in his case study of the Patriots wide receiver position that they run a precision offense and haven't drafted players with any experience in a precision offense.

Wes Bunting of National Football Post said wide receiver is one of the deepest positions in the draft this year. Could the Patriots finally strike gold in the draft?

One name that stands out is Arkansas receiver Jarius Wright. He hauled in 66 passes for 1,117 yards and 12 touchdowns last year. He won't be a sexy pick, at just 5'10" and 180 pounds, but he would be of value as a mid-round pick.

He played in a pro-style offense with the Razorbacks and even has experience catching passes from Patriots backup quarterback Ryan Mallett.

New York Jets: Trade Up for Talent or Stay Put for Value?

Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum has built a reputation for his aggressive style of team-building. He's never afraid to make a big move on a player he has confidence in. 

Joe Caporoso of TurnOnTheJets.com says that the Jets need to do everything they can to land one of the draft's elite pass-rushers.

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The Jets need to seriously consider doing everything in their power to get a player like Courtney Upshaw, Melvin Ingram or one of the other draft’s top pass-rushing prospects on their roster. They also shouldn’t hesitate to add another outside linebacker who can get after the quarterback in the middle rounds to develop.

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One of the Jets' biggest problems in recent years has been their depth. When injuries strike, they are forced to put in untalented backups to fill the holes. There is scary evidence of this every year in the preseason.

As much as many fans may not like to admit it, the Jets aren't a piece or two away from a Super Bowl, and trading up eliminates another valuable opportunity to add depth that will be important in the long haul.

Miami Dolphins: If They Can't Get Peyton Manning, Is Matt Moore Acceptable?

It's no secret that the Dolphins still have a need for a long-term answer at quarterback. Regardless of Matt Moore's late-season performance, he's probably not going to lead a team to the promised land anytime soon.

But what if they're unable to land Peyton Manning in free agency? Both Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck and Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III will likely be gone with the first two picks in the draft, or at least in the top five.

It would be difficult to sell another season without a franchise quarterback in Miami, especially considering that position was the key reason behind their failures in 2011. Moore isn't the type of quarterback that's going to put a team on his shoulders, but with enough pieces around him, he can be serviceable.

The Dolphins have a pretty solid support group, but they're going to have to find a quarterback eventually. If they can't get one in the first round and don't find one in free agency, names like Ryan Tannehill, Brandon Weeden and Brock Osweiler could start to generate some buzz in South Beach.

Buffalo Bills: Trade Up Past the Dolphins?

With the 10th pick in the draft, the Bills are stuck right behind the Dolphins in the pecking order. It just so happens that both teams share a common need for a pass-rusher, and both teams are also planning switches to the 4-3 defensive front.

The names will certainly change between now and the draft as to who is the best 4-3 defensive end prospect. Whoever it is, though, both the Dolphins and the Bills figure to be in business to make that pick.

And if the Bills like that player enough, they'll have a serious decision on their hands—do we trade up or not?

According to BuffaloBillsDraft.com, the team still has all of its original picks and has an extra fourth-round pick as well.

Perhaps it's my Patriots perspective, but I never advocate too hard for trading up. You can never be 100-percent sure on these prospects, and trading up is an easy way to create depth issues in the long term.

The Bills made a lot of noise with the selection of Aaron Maybin, which didn't turn out too well for them—although it worked out fine for the Jets. The Bills have to be careful not to go crazy over the "sexy pick" at pass-rusher, but instead take what falls to them and focus on building a team.

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