2014 NFL Draft Needs and Potential Fits for Every NFL Team
Throughout the season, NFL teams are doing self-evaluations to determine which positions need an upgrade, which need more depth and which are strong headed into the offseason.
At Bleacher Report, we're doing the same thing.
Each team's roster has been scouted over the course of the first half of the NFL season with an eye on where improvements can be made. For some teams, it's a key free agent they must re-sign. For others, it's a lack of talent or youth at a certain position.
The following look at team needs is based on the roster as it stands today, with pending free agents taken into account. And personnel fits are based on the current coaching staff. There will obviously be coaching changes that alter those fits, and the list will be updated accordingly.
Buffalo Bills
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The first year of the Doug Whaley/Doug Marrone marriage has been a good one. The Bills are competitive on both sides of the ball, and their young talent is flourishing.
Once the team gets first-round quarterback EJ Manuel back from injury, we'll see one of the best draft classes from 2013 on the field.
Whaley and Marrone put together an epic 2013 draft. If they can do that again in 2014 by filling out the holes below, they'll be a playoff team in no time.
Left Guard
Current players: Doug Legursky, Mark Asper
Best fit: Cyril Richardson, Baylor (Round 1); Zack Martin, Notre Dame (Round 2); Anthony Steen, Alabama (Round 3)
Right Tackle
Current players: Erik Pears, Thomas Welch
Best fit: Taylor Lewan, Michigan (Round 1); James Hurst, North Carolina (Round 2); Seantrel Henderson, Miami (Round 4)
Outside Linebacker
Current players: Manny Lawson, Nigel Bradham, Ty Powell, Jamaal Westerman
Best fit: Khalil Mack, Buffalo (Round 1); Ryan Shazier, Ohio State (Round 1); Kyle Van Noy, BYU (Round 2)
Free Safety
Current players: Jairus Byrd (franchise tag), Da'Norris Searcy, Duke Williams
Best fit: Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, Alabama (Round 1); Dion Bailey, USC (Round 3)
Strong Safety
Current players: Aaron Williams, Jim Leonhard
Best fit: Craig Loston, LSU (Round 2); Ahmad Dixon, Baylor (Round 4)
Miami Dolphins
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The Miami Dolphins currently have bigger problems than the offseason, but general manager Jeff Ireland has to try and weather the internal turmoil while keeping his scouts focused on the upcoming draft.
The Dolphins spent money freely last offseason, adding Mike Wallace, Dannell Ellerbe, Brent Grimes, Philip Wheeler and others to the roster. A quick turnaround was anticipated, but it hasn't come just yet. While the defense looks better, the offense has struggled thanks to the league's worst pass protection.
Ireland must worry about fixing the chemistry in his locker room and improving the talent assembled in it.
Left Tackle
Current players: Bryant McKinnie, Will Yeatman, Jonathan Martin
Best fit: Jake Matthews, Texas A&M (Round 1); Taylor Lewan, Michigan (Round 1); Antonio Richardson, Tennessee (Round 1)
Left Guard
Current players: Nate Garner, Dallas Thomas, Richie Incognito
Best fit: Gabe Jackson, Miss. State (Round 2); Zack Martin, Notre Dame (Round 2); Ryan Groy, Wisconsin (Round 5)
Right Tackle
Current players: Tyson Clabo (free agent), Nate Garner
Best fit: Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama (Round 1); Jack Mewhort, Ohio State (Round 4); Seantrel Henderson, Miami (Round 4)
Tight End
Current players: Charles Clay, Dion Sims, Michael Egnew
Best fit: Eric Ebron, UNC (Round 1); Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington (Round 2); C.J. Fiedorowicz, Iowa (Round 3)
Defensive Tackle
Current Players: Randy Starks (free agent), Paul Soliai (free agent), Jared Odrick, Isaako Aaitui
Best Fits: Will Sutton, Arizona State (Round 1); Anthony Johnson, LSU (Round 2); Dominique Easley, Florida (Round 3)
New England Patriots
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Somehow, the New England Patriots are always contenders.
Even though their draft classes and free-agent signings haven't been amazing over the last few seasons, Bill Belichick always finds diamonds in the rough, like defensive tackle Chris Jones. Adding those draft steals in with solid first-rounders like Jerod Mayo, Chandler Jones and one of the game's best offensive lines is what allows Tom Brady to continue driving this team to 10 wins each season.
As Brady ages, the Patriots will look to load up for another title run. They're close, but adding playmakers at wide receiver and patching holes in the offensive line are musts for this offseason.
Wide Receiver
Current players: Danny Amendola, Kenbrell Thompkins, Julian Edelman (free agent), Aaron Dobson, Josh Boyce
Best fit: Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt (Round 1); Brandon Coleman, Rutgers (Round 2); Brandin Cooks, Oregon State (Round 2); DeVante Parker, Louisville (Round 3)
Tight End
Current players: Rob Gronkowski, Michael Hoomanawanui (free agent), Matthew Mulligan (free agent)
Best fit: Jace Amaro, Texas Tech (Round 1); Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington (Round 2); Colt Lyerla, Oregon (Round 6)
Center
Current players: Ryan Wendell (free agent), Chris Barker
Best fit: Hroniss Grasu, Oregon (Round 2); Travis Swanson, Arkansas (Round 3)
Right Guard
Current players: Dan Connolly, Will Svitek (free agent)
Best fit: Cyril Richardson, Baylor (Round 1); Gabe Jackson, Miss. State (Round 2); Zack Martin, Notre Dame (Round 2)
Nose Tackle
Current players: Vince Wilfork, Isaac Sopoaga
Best fit: Louis Nix, Notre Dame (Round 1); DaQuan Jones, Penn State (Round 3); Danny Shelton, Washington (Round 4)
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New York Jets
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The New York Jets hired general manager John Idzik to remake this team, and he's done a good job. Rookies Sheldon Richardson and Geno Smith are playing excellent football, and head coach Rex Ryan has moved himself from the hot seat to the Coach of the Year ballot.
Taking over the division will mean beating the New England Patriots, though.
To get to that point, they have to find better offensive playmakers and a more consistent presence on defense outside of the front three.
Wide Receiver
Current players: Stephen Hill, Jeremy Kerley, Josh Cribbs (free agent), David Nelson, Santonio Holmes, Greg Salas (free agent)
Best fit: Sammy Watkins, Clemson (Round 1); Marqise Lee, USC (Round 1); Allen Robinson, Penn State (Round 2)
Left Guard
Current players: Brian Winters, Vladimir Ducasse (free agent)
Best fit: Gabe Jackson, Miss. State (Round 2); Zack Martin, Notre Dame (Round 2); Ryan Groy, Wisconsin (Round 5)
Right Guard
Current players: Willie Colon (free agent), William Campbell
Best fit: Cyril Richardson, Baylor (Round 1); Gabe Jackson, Miss. State (Round 2); Zack Martin, Notre Dame (Round 2)
Outside Linebacker
Current players: Quinton Coples, Calvin Pace (free agent), Garrett McIntyre (free agent), Antwan Barnes
Best fit: Anthony Barr, UCLA (Round 1); Khalil Mack, Buffalo (Round 1); Adrian Hubbard, Alabama (Round 2)
Cornerback
Current players: Antonio Cromartie, Kyle Wilson, Dee Milliner, Darrin Walls (free agent), Isaiah Trufant (free agent)
Best fit: Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State (Round 2); Kyle Fuller, Virginia Tech (Round 2); Marcus Roberson, Florida (Round 3)
Baltimore Ravens
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One year removed from a Super Bowl title, the Baltimore Ravens are clearly in reloading mode.
The roster didn't need to be completely overhauled, but general manager Ozzie Newsome has his work cut out for him. Thankfully, combined with Eric DeCosta, the Ravens have the best front office in the game.
Patience was the key word last offseason, but in the 2014 draft and free-agent period, look for the Ravens to be aggressive about re-signing key players and identifying draft picks who can step into starting roles from Day 1.
Wide Receiver
Current players: Torrey Smith, Jacoby Jones (free agent), Marlon Brown, Tandon Doss, Brandon Stokley
Best fit: Mike Evans, Texas A&M (Round 1); Jarvis Landry, LSU (Round 2); Jared Abbrederis, Wisconsin (Round 4)
Tight End
Current players: Dennis Pitta (free agent), Ed Dickson (free agent), Dallas Clark (free agent)
Best fit: Jace Amaro, Texas Tech (Round 1); Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington (Round 2); Marcel Jensen, Fresno State (Round 4)
Offensive Tackle
Current players: Eugene Monroe (free agent), Michael Oher (free agent)
Best fit: Jake Matthews, Texas A&M (Round 1); Taylor Lewan, Michigan (Round 1); Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama (Round 1)
Center
Current players: Gino Gradkowski, A.Q. Shipley
Best fit: Hroniss Grasu, Oregon (Round 2); Travis Swanson, Arkansas (Round 3)
Inside Linebacker
Current players: Josh Bynes (free agent), Arthur Brown, Daryl Smith (free agent), Albert McClellan
Best fit: Shayne Skov, Stanford (Round 2); A.J. Johnson, Tennessee (Round 2); Chris Borland, Wisconsin (Round 2)
Cincinnati Bengals
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The Cincinnati Bengals are a healthy roster away from contending for a Super Bowl, but the front office isn't done patching holes and upgrading the talent at key positions.
While this is Andy Dalton's team, the Bengals can't be afraid to draft a solid backup to learn behind the starter. There is a great nucleus on defense, but misses in the secondary (Dre Kirkpatrick) and the age of starters Terence Newman and Adam Jones make the cornerback spot a priority in the draft.
Quarterback
Current players: Andy Dalton, Josh Johnson
Best fit: Aaron Murray, Georgia (Round 3); AJ McCarron, Alabama (Round 4); David Fales, San Jose State (Round 4)
Nose Tackle
Current players: Domata Peko, Kheeston Randall
Best fit: Louis Nix, Notre Dame (Round 1); Daniel McCullers, Tennessee (Round 3); Ryan Carrethers, Arkansas State (Round 5)
Inside Linebacker
Current players: Rey Maualuga, Vincent Rey (free agent)
Best fit: Shayne Skov, Stanford (Round 2); Chris Borland, Wisconsin (Round 2); Lamin Barrow, LSU (Round 4)
Cornerback
Current players: Leon Hall, Adam Jones, Terence Newman, Dre Kirkpatrick, Brandon Ghee (free agent), Chris Lewis-Harris
Best fit: Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, Oregon (Round 1); Aaron Colvin, Oklahoma (Round 2); Quandre Diggs, Texas (Round 4)
Safety
Current players: Reggie Nelson, George Iloka, Shawn Williams, Chris Crocker (free agent)
Best fit: Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, Alabama (Round 1); Craig Loston, LSU (Round 2); Lamarcus Joyner, FSU (Round 3)
Cleveland Browns
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With two first-round picks in this year's draft, the Cleveland Browns are in a great position to fix an offense that's embarrassing to watch at times.
Let's hope they do better than the previous regime did with their two first-rounders in 2012. They added Brandon Weeden and Trent Richardson that year—two picks that continue to keep the team down.
This time around, the Browns must make the right decision regarding a quarterback. The trouble is that they've won enough games to likely be out of the race for Teddy Bridgewater or Marcus Mariota. Barring a trade up for a quarterback, the Browns could once again be on the outside looking in as the elite quarterbacks come off the board.
Quarterback
Current players: Jason Campbell, Brandon Weeden, Brian Hoyer
Best fit: Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville (Round 1); Marcus Mariota, Oregon (Round 1); Derek Carr, Fresno State (Round 1); Zach Mettenberger, LSU (Round 1); Tajh Boyd, Clemson (Round 1)
Running Back
Current players: Willis McGahee (free agent), Fozzy Whittaker, Chris Ogbonnaya
Best fit: Marion Grice, Arizona State (Round 2); Lache Seastrunk, Baylor (Round 2); Bishop Sankey, Washington (Round 3)
Wide Receiver
Current players: Greg Little, Josh Gordon, Travis Benjamin, Davone Bess, Brian Tyms, Armanti Edwards
Best fit: Sammy Watkins, Clemson (Round 1); Marqise Lee, USC (Round 1); Mike Evans, Texas A&M (Round 1); Allen Robinson, Penn State (Round 2)
Guard
Current players: John Greco, Shawn Lauvao (free agent), Oniel Cousins (free agent), Garrett Gilkey, Jason Pinkston
Best fit: Gabe Jackson, Miss. State (Round 2); Zack Martin, Notre Dame (Round 2); Chris Burnette, Georgia (Round 4)
Inside Linebacker
Current players: Craig Robertson (free agent), D'Qwell Jackson, Tank Carder, Darius Eubanks
Best fit: A.J. Johnson, Tennessee (Round 2), Max Bullough, Michigan State (Round 5), Andrew Jackson, Western Kentucky (Round 5)
Pittsburgh Steelers
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Barring a crazy second-half comeback by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team will miss the playoffs for the second straight season. That hasn't happened since the 1999-2000 seasons.
To get back on top, general manager Kevin Colbert must accept reality and start replacing bad picks and aging players.
That will start at safety, where both Troy Polamalu and Ryan Clark need to be replaced. From there, Colbert can focus on adding a true starter at left tackle and making sense of a wide receiver corps that's likely to be blown up in free agency.
A high draft pick is a rare thing in Pittsburgh, but the front office could guarantee future success if they hit on this draft class.
Wide Receiver
Current players: Emmanuel Sanders (free agent), Antonio Brown, Markus Wheaton, Jerricho Cotchery (free agent), Derek Moye
Best fit: Jarvis Landry, LSU (Round 2); Paul Richardson, Colorado (Round 2); Donte Moncrief, Ole Miss (Round 3)
Left Tackle
Current players: Kelvin Beachum, Mike Adams, Levi Brown (IR)
Best fit: Jake Matthews, Texas A&M (Round 1); Taylor Lewan, Michigan (Round 1); Antonio Richardson, Tennessee (Round 1)
Defensive End
Current players: Cameron Heyward, Ziggy Hood (free agent), Brett Keisel (free agent), Al Woods (free agent)
Best fit: Stephon Tuitt, Notre Dame (Round 1); Ra'Shede Hageman, Minnesota (Round 2); Ed Stinson, Alabama (Round 3)
Cornerback
Current players: Cortez Allen, Ike Taylor, Curtis Brown, William Gay, DeMarcus Van Dyke
Best fit: Jason Verrett, TCU (Round 1); Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State (Round 2); Loucheiz Purifoy, Florida (Round 3)
Safety
Current players: Troy Polamalu, Ryan Clark (free agent), Shamarko Thomas, Robert Golden, Will Allen
Best fit: Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, Alabama (Round 1); Dion Bailey, USC (Round 3); Tre Boston, UNC (Round 4)
Houston Texans
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The first question general manager Rick Smith must answer this offseason is whether or not he has his quarterback of the future in Case Keenum. The second-year quarterback has been a spark plug for the offense, but can he sustain that success once defenses are planning for him?
If Keenum isn't the guy, the Texans must seriously consider drafting a quarterback in Round 1. Even if Keenum is thought to be the answer, adding a quarterback to compete behind him is a smart move.
Quarterback
Current players: Case Keenum, Matt Schaub, T.J. Yates
Best fit: Tajh Boyd, Clemson (Round 1); Derek Carr, Fresno State (Round 1); David Fales, San Jose State (Round 3)
Guard
Current players: Wade Smith (free agent), Brandon Brooks, Ben Jones, Cody White
Best fit: Zack Martin, Notre Dame (Round 2); Anthony Steen, Alabama (Round 3); Chris Burnette, Georgia (Round 4)
Right Tackle
Current players: Derek Newton, Andrew Gardner (free agent)
Best fit: Cameron Erving, FSU (Round 1); Cedric Ogbuehi, Texas A&M (Round 2); Billy Turner, North Dakota State (Round 6)
Outside Linebacker
Current players: Whitney Mercilus, Brooks Reed, Bryan Braman (free agent), Tavares Gooden (free agent)
Best fit: Anthony Barr, UCLA (Round 1); Adrian Hubbard, Alabama (Round 2); Christian Jones, FSU (Round 2); Prince Shembo, Notre Dame (Round 5)
Safety
Current players: Ed Reed, Shiloh Keo, Eddie Pleasant, D.J. Swearinger
Best fit: Craig Loston, LSU (Round 2); Deone Bucannon, Washington St. (Round 3); Ahmad Dixon, Baylor (Round 4)
Indianapolis Colts
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The Indianapolis Colts have a quarterback with the talent to take them to a Super Bowl—but do they have the team around him to win one?
Ryan Grigson traded the team's first-round pick to Cleveland for running back Trent Richardson in a move that hasn't exactly panned out yet. The Colts will move forward with no first-round pick and a roster that's in need of playmakers at wide receiver and retooling along both lines.
Wide Receiver
Current players: Reggie Wayne (IR), T.Y. Hilton, Darrius Heyward-Bey (free agent), LaVon Brazill, David Reed, Griff Whalen
Best fit: Jarvis Landry, LSU (Round 2); Brandin Cooks, Oregon State (Round 2); DeVante Parker, Louisville (Round 3)
Guard
Current players: Hugh Thornton, Mike McGlynn, Joe Reitz (free agent)
Best fit: Zack Martin, Notre Dame (Round 2); Xavier Su'a-Filo, UCLA (Round 3); Ryan Groy, Wisconsin (Round 5)
Defensive End
Current players: Cory Redding, Ricky Jean-Francois, Ricardo Matthews (free agent), Fili Moala (free agent), Montori Hughes
Best fit: Ra'Shede Hageman, Minnesota (Round 2); Daniel McCullers, Tennessee (Round 3); Taylor Hart, Oregon (Round 3)
Inside Linebacker
Current players: Jerrell Freeman, Pat Angerer (free agent), Kavell Conner (free agent), Mario Harvey, Kelvin Sheppard
Best fit: Chris Borland, Wisconsin (Round 2); A.J. Johnson, Tennessee (Round 2); Max Bullough, Michigan State (Round 4)
Free Safety
Current players: LaRon Landry, Sergio Brown, Delano Howell
Best fit: Lamarcus Joyner, FSU (Round 2); Dion Bailey, USC (Round 3); Ty Zimmerman, Kansas State (Round 5)
Jacksonville Jaguars
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This one is easy: draft a quarterback!
The Jacksonville Jaguars are in good hands with owner Shad Khan, general manager Dave Caldwell and head coach Gus Bradley, but this roster lacks talent at almost every position group. They can make the first step toward legitimacy by drafting a quarterback early.
Once the team has a legitimate signal-caller, the other pieces will come into place more easily. Running backs, wide receivers and linemen are easier to evaluate when you trust the quarterback tasked with leading them.
The Jaguars have a ton of needs, which will lead to "best player available" drafting, but Caldwell and Co. know what they're doing.
Quarterback
Current players: Blaine Gabbert, Chad Henne (free agent), Ricky Stanzi
Best fit: Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville (Round 1); Marcus Mariota, Oregon (Round 1); Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M (Round 1)
Running Back
Current players: Maurice Jones-Drew (free agent), Justin Forsett, Jordan Todman (free agent), Denard Robinson
Best fit: Marion Grice, Arizona State (Round 1); Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin (Round 2); Charles Sims, West Virginia (Round 3)
Wide Receiver
Current players: Cecil Shorts, Justin Blackmon (suspended), Ace Sanders, Stephen Burton, Stephen Williams, Kerry Taylor, Mike Brown
Best fit: De'Anthony Thomas, Oregon (Round 1); Brandin Cooks, Oregon State (Round 2); Kasen Williams, Washington (Round 3)
Right Tackle
Current players: Austin Pasztor (free agent), Sam Young (free agent)
Best fit: La'el Collins, LSU (Round 2); Jack Mewhort, Ohio State (Round 4); Seantrel Henderson, Miami (Round 4)
Left Defensive End
Current players: Tyson Alualu, Jeremy Mincey
Best fit: Michael Sam, Missouri (Round 2); Vic Beasley, Clemson (Round 2); Jackson Jeffcoat, Texas (Round 2)
Tennessee Titans
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Is Jake Locker your quarterback of the future?
If the answer to that is "yes," the Titans can spend a first-round pick on protecting him for the long term. If "no," the team might want to take a look at some mid-round options for development.
The good news is that Locker has been much improved this season and should continue to improve over the coming seasons.
That means replacing upcoming free agents at left and right tackle while making sure the defense doesn't let talent go unreplaced in free agency.
Quarterback
Current players: Jake Locker, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Rusty Smith (free agent)
Best fit: Aaron Murray, Georgia (Round 3); David Fales, San Jose State (Round 3); Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois (Round 5)
Left Tackle
Current players: Michael Roos (free agent 2015), Mike Otto (free agent)
Best fit: Jake Matthews, Texas A&M (Round 1); Taylor Lewan, Michigan (Round 1); Cameron Erving, FSU (Round 1)
Right Tackle
Current players: David Stewart (free agent 2015), Byron Stingily
Best fit: James Hurst, UNC (Round 2); Cedric Ogbuehi, Texas A&M (Round 2); Jack Mewhort, Ohio State (Round 4)
Defensive End
Current players: Derrick Morgan, Ropati Pitoitua (free agent), Kamerion Wimbley, Karl Klug, Lavar Edwards
Best fit: Trent Murphy, Stanford (Round 1); Michael Sam, Missouri (Round 1); Chris Smith, Arkansas (Round 3)
Cornerback
Current players: Alterraun Verner (free agent), Jason McCourty, Coty Sensabaugh, Tommie Campbell, Blidi Wreh-Wilson
Best fit: Jason Verrett, TCU (Round 1); Bradley Roby, Ohio State (Round 1); Aaron Colvin, Oklahoma (Round 2)
Denver Broncos
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The Denver Broncos are currently built for short-term success. The team has built a roster aimed at getting Peyton Manning to a Super Bowl.
What John Elway and John Fox must accomplish is adding talent for today while ensuring the team will be competitive tomorrow.
The key to that is drafting for the current needs while anticipating future needs. Taking a page out of that playbook, the Broncos can manage to stay competitive now and not sacrifice their future.
Running back
Current players: Knowshon Moreno, Ronnie Hillman, Montee Ball, C.J. Anderson
Best fit: Lache Seastrunk, Baylor (Round 2); Bishop Sankey, Washington (Round 3); George Atkinson III, Notre Dame (Round 5)
Defensive End
Current players: Derek Wolfe, Shaun Phillips (free agent), Malik Jackson, Robert Ayers (free agent)
Best fit: Trent Murphy, Stanford (Round 1); Michael Sam, Missouri (Round 1); Jackson Jeffcoat, Texas (Round 2)
Defensive Tackle
Current players: Kevin Vickerson, Terrance Knighton, Sylvester Williams, Mitch Unrein (free agent)
Best fit: Will Sutton, Arizona State (Round 1); Dominique Easley, Florida (Round 2); Timmy Jernigan, FSU (Round 3)
Inside Linebacker
Current players: Wesley Woodyard (free agent), Paris Lenon (free agent)
Best fit: Chris Borland, Wisconsin (Round 2); Lamin Barrow, LSU (Round 3)
Cornerback
Current players: Champ Bailey, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (free agent), Chris Harris (free agent), Tony Carter (free agent), Kayvon Webster, Quentin Jammer (free agent)
Best fit: Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, Oregon (Round 1); Bradley Roby, Ohio State (Round 1); Marcus Roberson, Florida (Round 2)
Kansas City Chiefs
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Worst-to-first came quickly for the Kansas City Chiefs, but anyone looking at this roster the past few years saw the talent. Now it's up to John Dorsey and Andy Reid to bring in the players needed to sustain this success.
While the Chiefs defense has dominated, the offense has too often survived. Reid will look to add playmakers in the offseason.
Quarterback
Current players: Alex Smith (free agent 2015), Chase Daniel, Tyler Bray
Best fit: Aaron Murray, Georgia (Round 3); AJ McCarron, Alabama (Round 3); David Fales, San Jose State (Round 3)
Wide Receiver
Current players: Dwayne Bowe, Donnie Avery, Dexter McCluster (free agent), A.J. Jenkins, Chad Hall (free agent), Junior Hemingway
Best fit: Marqise Lee, USC (Round 1); Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt (Round 1); Allen Robinson, Penn State (Round 1)
Tight End
Current players: Anthony Fasano, Sean McGrath
Best fit: C.J. Fiedorowicz, Iowa (Round 3); Xavier Grimble, USC (Round 4); Arthur Lynch, Georgia (Round 4)
Defensive End
Current players: Tyson Jackson (free agent), Mike DeVito, Allen Bailey, Anthony Toribio (free agent)
Best fit: Stephon Tuitt, Notre Dame (Round 1); Taylor Hart, Oregon (Round 3); DeAndre Coleman, Cal (Round 5)
Free Safety
Current players: Kendrick Lewis, Husain Abdullah (free agent), Sanders Commings
Best fit: Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, Alabama (Round 1); Dion Bailey, USC (Round 3); Kenny Ladler, Vanderbilt (Round 5)
Oakland Raiders
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The Oakland Raiders were supposed to be terrible this season, and yet here they are contending for a wild-card spot after nine weeks.
Reggie McKenzie and Dennis Allen have done an underrated job here, and the decision to stick with quarterback Terrelle Pryor has paid off handsomely.
Now the Raiders must build around Pryor. That starts by reshaping a defense that was bolstered by short-term free-agent signings last season. With a full deck of draft picks, the Raiders can address the immediate future of the depth chart more aggressively this time around.
Right Tackle
Current players: Tony Pashos (free agent), Matt McCants
Best fit: Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama (Round 1); James Hurst, UNC (Round 2); Cedric Ogbuehi, Texas A&M (Round 2)
Defensive End
Current players: Jason Hunter (free agent), Lamarr Houston (free agent), Jack Crawford, Ryan Robinson, Brian Sanford
Best fit: Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina (Round 1); Trent Murphy, Stanford (Round 2); Jackson Jeffcoat, Texas (Round 2)
Defensive Tackle
Current players: Pat Sims, Vance Walker (free agent), Stacy McGee, Daniel Muir (free agent)
Best fit: Will Sutton, Arizona State (Round 1); Anthony Johnson, LSU (Round 2); DaQuan Jones, Penn State (Round 3)
Cornerback
Current players: Mike Jenkins (free agent), Tracy Porter (free agent), D.J. Hayden, Phillip Adams (free agent), Chimdi Chekwa (free agent), Taiwan Jones
Best fit: Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, Oregon (Round 1); Jason Verrett, TCU (Round 1); Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State (Round 2)
Safety
Current players: Tyvon Branch, Charles Woodson (free agent), Brandian Ross (free agent), Usama Young (free agent)
Best fit: Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, Alabama (Round 1); Lamarcus Joyner, FSU (Round 2); Kenny Ladler, Vanderbilt (Round 5)
San Diego Chargers
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The San Diego Chargers made major changes to the franchise after last season, firing head coach Norv Turner and general manager A.J. Smith. Mike McCoy and Tom Telesco are now in those roles, and both are doing well enough to have the Chargers in playoff contention.
What's next?
The front office must continue to fix the offensive line—and they can hope to find a few more D.J. Fluker-like prospects to do that.
Running Back
Current players: Ryan Mathews, Ronnie Brown (free agent), Danny Woodhead
Best fit: Marion Grice, Arizona State (Round 2); LaDarius Perkins, Miss. State (Round 5); George Atkinson III, Notre Dame (Round 5)
Guard
Current players: Chad Rinehart, Jeromey Clary, Johnnie Troutman, Rich Ohrnberger
Best fit: Cyril Richardson, Baylor (Round 1); Anthony Steen, Alabama (Round 3); Brandon Thomas, Clemson (Round 5)
Offensive Tackle
Current players: King Dunlap, D.J. Fluker, Nick Becton, Mike Remmers
Best fit: Taylor Lewan, Michigan (Round 1); Antonio Richardson, Tennessee (Round 1); Cameron Erving, FSU (Round 1)
Outside Linebacker
Current players: Jarret Johnson, Larry English, Dwight Freeney (IR), Melvin Ingram (IR), Thomas Keiser, Tourek Williams
Best fit: Kyle Van Noy, BYU (Round 2); Christian Jones, FSU (Round 2), Jeremiah Attaochu, Georgia Tech (Round 3)
Cornerback
Current players: Derek Cox, Shareece Wright, Johnny Patrick, Richard Marshall, Crezdon Butler
Best fit: Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, Oregon (Round 1); Jason Verrett, TCU (Round 1); Loucheiz Purifoy, Florida (Round 2)
Dallas Cowboys
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The Dallas Cowboys currently sit atop the NFC East standings, but already Jerry Jones must be looking ahead to an offseason when he must make decisions about defensive end Anthony Spencer, Pro Bowl-caliber defensive tackle Jason Hatcher and the mess that is the Cowboys' guard play.
Wide Receiver
Current players: Dez Bryant, Terrance Williams, Miles Austin, Dwayne Harris, Cole Beasley
Best fit: De'Anthony Thomas, Oregon (Round 1); Brandin Cooks, Oregon State (Round 2); Kasen Williams, Washington (Round 3)
Guard
Current players: Ronald Leary, Mackenzy Bernadeau, Brian Waters (free agent)
Best fit: Cyril Richardson, Baylor (Round 1); Gabe Jackson, Miss. State (Round 2); Zack Martin, Notre Dame (Round 2)
Defensive Tackle
Current players: Jason Hatcher (free agent), Nick Hayden, Caesar Rayford, Drake Nevis (free agent)
Best fit: Will Sutton, Arizona State (Round 1); Louis Nix, Notre Dame (Round 1); Danny Shelton, Washington (Round 3)
Outside Linebacker
Current players: Bruce Carter, Justin Durant, DeVonte Holloman, Ernie Sims (free agent), Everette Brown (free agent), Cameron Lawrence
Best fit: Anthony Barr, UCLA (Round 1); Ryan Shazier, Ohio State (Round 1); Denzel Perryman, Miami (Round 3)
Free Safety
Current players: Barry Church, Jeff Heath, Jakar Hamilton
Best fit: Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, Alabama (Round 1); Lamarcus Joyner, FSU (Round 2); Dion Bailey, USC (Round 3)
New York Giants
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A terrible start to the 2013 season by the New York Giants could be forgotten if they can keep their two-game winning streak alive.
But looking forward to the offseason, this is a below-average roster with many holes to fill.
What to do about free agent wide receiver Hakeem Nicks will be the most publicized decision, but general manager Jerry Reese must also look to fix the offensive and defensive lines. That could mean bringing Jadeveon Clowney to New York if the Giants are drafting in the top five.
Wide Receiver
Current players: Hakeem Nicks (free agent), Victor Cruz, Rueben Randle, Louis Murphy (free agent), Jerrel Jernigan
Best fit: Sammy Watkins, Clemson (Round 1); Jarvis Landry, LSU (Round 2); Josh Huff, Oregon (Round 3)
Tight End
Current players: Brandon Myers (free agent), Bear Pascoe (free agent), Larry Donnell, Adrien Robinson
Best fit: Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington (Round 2); C.J. Fiedorowicz, Iowa (Round 3); Marcel Jensen, Fresno State (Round 4)
Guard
Current players: Kevin Boothe (free agent), David Diehl (free agent), Brandon Mosley, James Brewer
Best fit: Gabe Jackson, Miss. State (Round 2); Zack Martin, Notre Dame (Round 2); Xavier Su'a-Filo, UCLA (Round 3)
Left Tackle
Current players: Will Beatty, James Brewer
Best fit: Jake Matthews, Texas A&M (Round 1); Taylor Lewan, Michigan (Round 1); James Hurst, UNC (Round 2)
Defensive End
Current players: Jason Pierre-Paul, Justin Tuck (free agent), Damontre Moore, Mathias Kiwanuka
Best fit: Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina (Round 1); Michael Sam, Missouri (Round 2); Kareem Martin, UNC (Round 3)
Philadelphia Eagles
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Nick Foles is red hot coming off a seven-touchdown performance against the Oakland Raiders, but is he the future at quarterback for this team?
Foles is a good fit in Chip Kelly's offense thanks to his quick trigger and accuracy, but Kelly may be tempted to get one of two quarterbacks he's very familiar with in the 2014 draft: Marcus Mariota and Johnny Manziel.
If the Eagles don't go quarterback early, look for the team to address the secondary after spending free-agent money there last offseason in a quick-fix attempt.
Quarterback
Current players: Nick Foles, Michael Vick (free agent), Matt Barkley
Best fit: Marcus Mariota, Oregon (Round 1); Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M (Round 1); Keith Price, Washington (Round 5)
Wide Receiver
Current players: DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin (free agent), Riley Cooper (free agent), Jason Avant, Damaris Johnson, Jeff Maehl, B.J. Cunningham, Arrelious Benn (free agent)
Best fit: De'Anthony Thomas, Oregon (Round 1); Sammy Watkins, Clemson (Round 1); Kasen Williams, Washington (Round 3)
Inside Linebacker
Current players: DeMeco Ryans, Mychal Kendricks, Jake Knott, Casey Matthews, Najee Goode
Best fit: A.J. Johnson, Tennessee (Round 2); Shayne Skov, Stanford (Round 2); Andrew Jackson, Western Kentucky (Round 5)
Cornerback
Current players: Bradley Fletcher, Cary Williams, Brandon Boykin, Curtis Marsh, Roc Carmichael
Best fit: Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, Oregon (Round 1); Jason Verrett, TCU (Round 1); Bradley Roby, Ohio State (Round 1)
Safety
Current players: Patrick Chung, Nate Allen (free agent), Earl Wolff, Kurt Coleman (free agent), Colt Anderson (free agent)
Best fit: Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, Alabama (Round 1); Craig Loston, LSU (Round 2); Dion Bailey, USC (Round 3)
Washington Redskins
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No first-round pick again this year for Washington; it's still paying St. Louis for the 2012 trade that allowed the team to draft quarterback Robert Griffin III.
With salary-cap issues and limited draft picks, the Washington front office must hit on every pick if they want to return to the playoffs anytime soon.
Wide Receiver
Current players: Pierre Garcon, Josh Morgan, Aldrick Robinson (free agent), Leonard Hankerson, Santana Moss (free agent)
Best fit: Donte Moncrief, Ole Miss (Round 3); DeVante Parker, Louisville (Round 3); Mike Davis, Texas (Round 4)
Guard
Current players: Kory Lichtensteiger, Josh LeRibeus, Chris Chester, Adam Gettis
Best fit: Chris Burnette, Georgia (Round 5); Brandon Thomas, Clemson (Round 5); Ryan Groy, Wisconsin (Round 5)
Defensive End
Current players: Kedric Golston, Stephen Bowen, Jarvis Jenkins, Chris Baker (free agent)
Best fit: Ra'Shede Hageman, Minnesota (Round 2); Dominique Easley, Florida (Round 2); Taylor Hart, Oregon (Round 3)
Inside Linebacker
Current players: London Fletcher (free agent), Perry Riley (free agent), Nick Barnett (free agent), Josh Hull (free agent)
Best fit: Shayne Skov, Stanford (Round 2); Yawin Smallwood, UConn (Round 3); Max Bullough, Michigan State (Round 5)
Cornerback
Current players: DeAngelo Hall (free agent), Josh Wilson (free agent), E.J. Biggers (free agent), David Amerson, Jerome Murphy
Best fit: Aaron Colvin, Oklahoma (Round 2); Kyle Fuller, Virginia Tech (Round 2); Darqueze Dennard, Michigan State (Round 3)
Chicago Bears
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The Chicago Bears face one of the NFL's most decisive offseasons, and the decisions made there will determine the future of the franchise.
With quarterback Jay Cutler, defensive tackle Henry Melton and cornerback Charles Tillman all up for free agency, which players the team decides to keep will be telling. Whether Cutler is on the roster next year or not, a quarterback is needed. All three players currently on the roster are set to hit free agency.
Quarterback
Current players: Jay Cutler (free agent), Josh McCown (free agent), Jordan Palmer (free agent)
Best fit: Derek Carr, Fresno State (Round 1); Aaron Murray, Georgia (Round 3); Stephen Morris, Miami (Round 5)
Defensive Tackle
Current players: Henry Melton (free agent), Corey Wootton (free agent), Stephen Paea, Landon Cohen, Christian Tupou
Best fit: Will Sutton, Arizona State (Round 1); Anthony Johnson, LSU (Round 2); DaQuan Jones, Penn State (Round 3)
Outside Linebacker
Current players: Lance Briggs, James Anderson (free agent), Blake Costanzo (free agent), Khaseem Greene
Best fit: Ryan Shazier, Ohio State (Round 1); Denzel Perryman, Miami (Round 3); Dee Ford, Auburn (Round 4)
Cornerback
Current players: Charles Tillman (free agent), Tim Jennings (free agent), Zack Bowman (free agent), Isaiah Frey, Sherrick McManis (free agent), Kelvin Hayden (free agent)
Best fit: Jason Verrett, TCU (Round 1); Bradley Roby, Ohio State (Round 1); Aaron Colvin, Oklahoma (Round 2)
Free Safety
Current players: Chris Conte, Craig Steltz (free agent)
Best fit: Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, Alabama (Round 1); Lamarcus Joyner, FSU (Round 2); Dion Bailey, USC (Round 3)
Detroit Lions
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The Detroit Lions spent years drafting in the top 10, and it's paid off nicely. The result is a roster loaded with talent at key positions like quarterback, wide receiver, defensive line and left tackle.
Now that the players have had time to mature together, the Lions look like an NFC North contender.
The work isn't done, though. Finding a threat opposite Calvin Johnson remains an issue, as does the right side of the offensive line.
Wide Receiver
Current players: Calvin Johnson, Kris Durham (free agent), Kevin Ogletree (free agent), Micheal Spurlock (free agent), Nate Burleson, Jeremy Ross, Ryan Broyles (IR)
Best fit: Marqise Lee, USC (Round 1); Paul Richardson, Colorado (Round 2); DeVante Parker, Louisville (Round 3)
Left Guard
Current players: Rob Sims, Leroy Harris
Best fit: Cyril Richardson, Baylor (Round 1); Zack Martin, Notre Dame (Round 2); Jon Halapio, Florida (Round 5)
Right Tackle
Current players: Jason Fox (free agent), Corey Hilliard
Best fit: Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama (Round 1); Jack Mewhort, Ohio State (Round 4); Seantrel Henderson, Miami (Round 4)
Outside Linebacker
Current players: Ashlee Palmer, DeAndre Levy, Rocky McIntosh (free agent), Tahir Whitehead
Best fit: Ryan Shazier, Ohio State (Round 1); Khalil Mack, Buffalo (Round 1); Kyle Van Noy, BYU (Round 2)
Cornerback
Current players: Chris Houston, Rashean Mathis (free agent), Bill Bentley, Darius Slay, Jonte Green
Best fit: Bradley Roby, Ohio State (Round 1); Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, Oregon (Round 1); Jason Verrett, TCU (Round 1)
Green Bay Packers
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The Green Bay Packers are a real threat to miss the playoffs this season. For that, we can thank injuries to Aaron Rodgers, Jermichael Finley and various offensive linemen and defenders throughout the season.
The Packers haven't been healthy, and it's shown up on the field.
That's bad news for 2013, but a worse record means a higher draft pick. And that's something Ted Thompson could use to shore up holes on the roster.
Quarterback
Current players: Aaron Rodgers, Seneca Wallace (free agent), Scott Tolzien
Best fit: Aaron Murray, Georgia (Round 3); David Fales, San Jose State (Round 3); Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois (Round 6)
Tight End
Current players: Jermichael Finley (IR, free agent), Andrew Quarless (free agent), Ryan Taylor, Brandon Bostick, Jake Stoneburner
Best fit: Jace Amaro, Texas Tech (Round 1); Eric Ebron, UNC (Round 1); Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington (Round 2)
Nose Tackle
Current players: Ryan Pickett (free agent), Josh Boyd
Best fit: Louis Nix, Notre Dame (Round 1); Danny Shelton, Washington (Round 4); Ryan Carrethers, Arkansas State (Round 5)
Defensive End
Current players: B.J. Raji (free agent), Johnny Jolly (free agent), Mike Daniels, Mike Neal (free agent), C.J. Wilson (free agent), Datone Jones
Best fit: Stephon Tuitt, Notre Dame (Round 1); Dominique Easley, Florida (Round 3); Deandre Coleman, Cal (Round 5)
Inside Linebacker
Current players: A.J. Hawk, Brad Jones, Jamari Lattimore
Best fit: Chris Borland, Wisconsin (Round 2); Shayne Skov, Stanford (Round 2); Max Bullough, Michigan State (Round 4)
Minnesota Vikings
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Three different quarterbacks have started for the Minnesota Vikings this season. Not one of them has shown enough to be handed the job moving forward.
The Vikings should be spending a high first-round pick on a quarterback. In subsequent rounds, look for the front office to fill holes along the offensive and defensive lines. If they can focus on building a team around Adrian Peterson and the existing talent on defense, the turnaround could be swift in Minnesota.
Quarterback
Current players: Christian Ponder, Matt Cassel (free agent), Josh Freeman (free agent)
Best fit: Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville (Round 1); Marcus Mariota, Oregon (Round 1); Tajh Boyd, Clemson (Round 1)
Right Tackle
Current players: Phil Loadholt, J'Marcus Webb (free agent)
Best fit: Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama (Round 1); Cedric Ogbuehi, Texas A&M (Round 2); Jack Mewhort, Ohio State (Round 4)
Defensive End
Current players: Jared Allen (free agent), Brian Robison, Everson Griffen (free agent)
Best fit: Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina (Round 1); Michael Sam, Missouri (Round 2); Chris Smith, Arkansas (Round 3)
Outside Linebacker
Current players: Chad Greenway, Desmond Bishop (free agent), Marvin Mitchell (free agent), Gerald Hodges, Larry Dean (free agent)
Best fit: Denzel Perryman, Miami (Round 3); Jeremiah Attaochu, Georgia Tech (Round 4); Carl Bradford, Arizona State (Round 4)
Inside Linebacker
Current players: Erin Henderson, Audie Cole, Michael Mauti
Best fit: Chris Borland, Wisconsin (Round 2); Shayne Skov, Stanford (Round 2); Lamin Barrow, LSU (Round 4)
Atlanta Falcons
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The Atlanta Falcons' fall from the No. 1 seed in the NFC to a two-win season at this point has been surprising. But when you step back and look at the many needs on this roster, it's easier to see that the Falcons' current roster isn't a good one.
Getting healthy will help, but the team can't ignore many needs at running back, offensive line and defensive line.
Running Back
Current players: Steven Jackson, Jacquizz Rodgers, Jason Snelling, Antone Smith, Josh Vaughan
Best fit: Marion Grice, Arizona State (Round 2); Lache Seastrunk, Baylor (Round 2); Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin (Round 2)
Tight End
Current players: Tony Gonzalez (free agent), Chase Coffman (free agent), Levine Toilolo
Best fit: C.J. Fiedorowicz, Iowa (Round 3); Xavier Grimble, USC (Round 4); Arthur Lynch, Georgia (Round 4)
Offensive Tackle
Current players: Sam Baker, Jeremy Trueblood (free agent), Ryan Schraeder, Lamar Holmes, Mike Johnson (free agent)
Best fit: Jake Matthews, Texas A&M (Round 1); Taylor Lewan, Michigan (Round 1); James Hurst, UNC (Round 2)
Defensive End
Current players: Jonathan Massaquoi, Osi Umenyiora, Cliff Matthews, Stansly Maponga, Malliciah Goodman
Best fit: Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina (Round 1); Michael Sam, Missouri (Round 2); Trent Murphy, Stanford (Round 2)
Defensive Tackle
Current players: Corey Peters (free agent), Jonathan Babineaux (free agent), Peria Jerry (free agent), Travian Robertson
Best fit: Anthony Johnson, LSU (Round 2); Dominique Easley, Florida (Round 3); DaQuan Jones, Penn State (Round 3)
Carolina Panthers
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Don't look now, but the Carolina Panthers are one of the NFL's best teams after nine weeks.
Head coach Ron Rivera has likely saved his job, but first-year general manager Dave Gettleman has some tough decisions ahead of him. What to do with Rivera is chief among them, but the team has priority free agents like defensive end Greg Hardy to re-sign and must focus on building up the talent around Cam Newton on offense.
Wide Receiver
Current players: Steve Smith, Brandon LaFell (free agent), Domenik Hixon (free agent), Ted Ginn (free agent), Tavarres King, Marvin McNutt
Best fit: Sammy Watkins, Clemson (Round 1); Mike Evans, Texas A&M (Round 1); Allen Robinson, Penn State (Round 2)
Offensive Tackle
Current players: Jordan Gross (free agent), Byron Bell (free agent), Nate Chandler, Bruce Campbell (IR free agent)
Best fit: Taylor Lewan, Michigan (Round 1); Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama (Round 1); James Hurst, UNC (Round 2)
Guard
Current players: Travelle Wharton, Chris Scott (free agent), Geoff Hangartner (free agent), Amini Silatolu (IR)
Best fit: Zack Martin, Notre Dame (Round 2); Xavier Su'a-Filo, UCLA (Round 3); Anthony Steen, Alabama (Round 3)
Outside Linebacker
Current players: Thomas Davis, Chase Blackburn, A.J. Klein, Jordan Senn (free agent), Jason Williams (free agent)
Best fit: C.J. Mosley, Alabama (Round 1); Denzel Perryman, Miami (Round 3); Boseko Lokombo, Oregon (Round 4)
Cornerback
Current players: Josh Thomas, Captain Munnerlyn (free agent), Josh Norman, Drayton Florence (free agent), James Dockery (free agent), Melvin White
Best fit: Jason Verrett, TCU (Round 1); Bradley Roby, Ohio State (Round 1); Antone Exum, Virginia Tech (Round 3)
New Orleans Saints
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After missing the playoffs in 2012, the New Orleans Saints are back among the NFL's elite teams.
They've been able to win games without elite talent at key positions like left tackle and outside linebacker. General manager Mickey Loomis will look to fill in those spots this spring.
Offensive Tackle
Current players: Charles Brown (free agent), Zach Strief (free agent), Terron Armstead, Bryce Harris (free agent)
Best fit: Antonio Richardson, Tennessee (Round 1); James Hurst, UNC (Round 2); Sean Hickey, Syracuse (Round 3)
Center
Current players: Brian De La Puente (free agent), Tim Lelito
Best fit: Hroniss Grasu, Oregon (Round 2); Travis Swanson, Arkansas (Round 3); Tyler Larsen, Utah State (Round 4)
Outside Linebacker
Current players: Junior Galette, Parys Haralson (free agent), Keyunta Dawson (free agent), Jonathan Vilma (free agent), Will Smith (IR), Victor Butler (IR)
Best fit: Khalil Mack, Buffalo (Round 1); Adrian Hubbard, Alabama (Round 2); Prince Shembo, Notre Dame (Round 5)
Inside Linebacker
Current players: David Hawthorne, Curtis Lofton, Will Herring, Ramon Humber (free agent), Kevin Reddick
Best fit: Shayne Skov, Stanford (Round 2); A.J. Johnson, Tennessee (Round 2); Max Bullough, Michigan State (Round 4)
Cornerback
Current players: Jabari Greer, Keenan Lewis, Corey White, Rod Sweeting, Patrick Robinson (IR)
Best fit: Aaron Colvin, Oklahoma (Round 2); Loucheiz Purifoy, Florida (Round 2); Kyle Fuller, Virginia Tech (Round 2)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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The winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not lacking in the talent department. Whoever is coaching this team in 2014 has pieces to work with on both sides of the ball, but the big question mark comes at quarterback.
After releasing Josh Freeman, the team gave the ball to rookie Mike Glennon. He's played well, but the third-round pick isn't assured a starting job next season.
Quarterback
Current players: Mike Glennon, Dan Orlovsky (free agent)
Best fit: Marcus Mariota, Oregon (Round 1); Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville (Round 1); Stephen Morris, Miami (Round 5)
Tight End
Current players: Tom Crabtree, Tim Wright
Best fit: Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington (Round 2); Marcel Jensen, Fresno State (Round 4); Colt Lyerla, Oregon (Round 5)
Right Guard
Current players: Davin Joseph
Best fit: Gabe Jackson, Miss. State (Round 2); Xavier Su'a-Filo, UCLA (Round 3); Anthony Steen, Alabama (Round 3)
Defensive End
Current players: Adrian Clayborn, Da'Quan Bowers, Daniel Te'o-Nesheim (free agent), Steven Means, William Gholston
Best fit: Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina (Round 1); Michael Sam, Missouri (Round 2); Vic Beasley, Clemson (Round 2)
Strong-Side Outside Linebacker
Current players: Dekoda Watson (free agent), Jonathan Casillas (free agent)
Best fit: Anthony Barr, UCLA (Round 1); C.J. Mosley, Alabama (Round 1); Boseko Lokombo, Oregon (Round 4)
Arizona Cardinals
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New general manager Steve Keim has been a breath of fresh air for the Arizona Cardinals, but he also has a ton of work ahead of him.
First up, finding a true cornerstone left tackle around whom to build the offensive line.
Keim spent a first-rounder on offensive guard Jon Cooper last season, and he may find himself spending another first-rounder on an offensive lineman. That is, if he's convinced Carson Palmer is the starting quarterback for 2014. The Cardinals are a team to keep an eye on as far as quarterbacks go.
Quarterback
Current players: Carson Palmer, Drew Stanton, Ryan Lindley
Best fit: Zach Mettenberger, LSU (Round 1); Stephen Morris, Miami (Round 5); Logan Thomas, Virginia Tech (Round 7)
Tight End
Current players: Jim Dray, Rob Housler, Kory Sperry (free agent), Jake Ballard (free agent)
Best fit: Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington (Round 2); C.J. Fiedorowicz, Iowa (Round 3); Marcel Jensen, Fresno State (Round 5)
Left Tackle
Current players: Bradley Sowell, Nate Potter
Best fit: Taylor Lewan, Michigan (Round 1); Antonio Richardson, Tennessee (Round 1); Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama (Round 1)
Guard
Current players: Daryn Colledge, Paul Fanaika, Earl Watford, Mike Gibson, Jon Cooper (IR)
Best fit: Gabe Jackson, Miss. State (Round 2); Zack Martin, Notre Dame (Round 2); Brandon Thomas, Clemson (Round 5)
Defensive End
Current players: Calais Campbell, Darnell Dockett, Ronald Talley (free agent), Frostee Rucker (free agent)
Best fit: Stephon Tuitt, Notre Dame (Round 1); Ra'Shede Hageman, Minnesota (Round 1); Dominique Easley, Florida (Round 3)
St. Louis Rams
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The St. Louis Rams have an interesting decision to make this offseason regarding quarterback Sam Bradford. The team's former No. 1 overall pick played well while healthy, but he's once again injured.
With just one year left on his deal, the Rams may want to start looking at adding a developmental quarterback behind Bradford.
With two first-round picks this year, the Rams are once again in good position to play the board and walk away with a number of top players.
Quarterback
Current players: Sam Bradford (IR), Kellen Clemens (free agent), Austin Davis, Brady Quinn
Best fit: Aaron Murray, Georgia (Round 3); AJ McCarron, Alabama (Round 4); David Fales, San Jose State (Round 4)
Right Tackle
Current players: Rodger Saffold (free agent), Joe Barksdale, Mike Person
Best fit: Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama (Round 1); Antonio Richardson, Tennessee (Round 1); Cedric Ogbuehi, Texas A&M (Round 2)
Guard
Current players: Chris Williams (free agent), Harvey Dahl, Shelley Smith (free agent)
Best fit: Cyril Richardson, Baylor (Round 1); Gabe Jackson, Miss. State (Round 2); Zack Martin, Notre Dame (Round 2)
Right Outside Linebacker
Current players: Will Witherspoon (free agent), Jo-Lonn Dunbar (free agent), Daren Bates
Best fit: C.J. Mosley, Alabama (Round 1); Ryan Shazier, Ohio State (Round 1); Denzel Perryman, Miami (Round 3)
Cornerback
Current players: Cortland Finnegan, Janoris Jenkins, Trumaine Johnson, Brandon McGee
Best fit: Aaron Colvin, Oklahoma (Round 2); E.J. Gaines, Missouri (Round 3); Pierre Desir, Lindenwood (Round 4)
San Francisco 49ers
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You could argue that the San Francisco 49ers have the NFL's best roster.
To keep that title in 2014, general manager Trent Baalke must look at replacing four potential free agents at wide receiver and another four at cornerback.
To keep their Super Bowl window open, the 49ers must lock up key contributors while trying to get a long-term deal done with quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
Wide Receiver
Current players: Michael Crabtree (IR), Mario Manningham (free agent), Anquan Boldin (free agent), Kyle Williams (free agent), Quinton Patton, Jonathan Baldwin, Kassim Osgood (free agent)
Best fit: Mike Evans, Texas A&M (Round 1); Allen Robinson, Penn State (Round 1); DeVante Parker, Louisville (Round 3)
Center
Current players: Jonathan Goodwin (free agent), Daniel Kilgore
Best fit: Hroniss Grasu, Oregon (Round 3); Travis Swanson, Arkansas (Round 3); Bryan Stork, FSU (Round 5)
Nose Tackle
Current players: Glenn Dorsey, Quinton Dial, Ian Williams (IR)
Best fit: Louis Nix, Notre Dame (Round 1); Danny Shelton, Washington (Round 3)
Cornerback
Current players: Carlos Rogers, Tarell Brown (free agent), Chris Culliver (IR), Tramaine Brock (free agent), Perrish Cox (free agent), Darryl Morris, Eric Wright (free agent)
Best fit: Bradley Roby, Ohio State (Round 1); Marcus Roberson, Florida (Round 3); Deion Belue, Alabama (Round 5)
Strong Safety
Current players: Donte Whitner (free agent), Craig Dahl, Ray Ventrone
Best fit: Craig Loston, LSU (Round 2); Deone Bucannon, Washington St. (Round 3); Ahmad Dixon, Baylor (Round 4)
Seattle Seahawks
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The Seattle Seahawks are legitimate Super Bowl contenders. But to remain a top team in the NFC, they must be prepared for a major overhaul of the roster, especially at wide receiver, where their four most talented targets are all question marks due to health or contract.
With an expected late first-round pick, the Seahawks will be focusing on these positions and players in the upcoming draft.
Wide Receiver
Current players: Sidney Rice (IR), Percy Harvin (IR), Doug Baldwin (free agent), Golden Tate (free agent), Bryan Walters, Jermaine Kearse, Ricardo Lockette
Best fit: Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt (Round 1); Jarvis Landry, LSU (Round 1); Allen Robinson, Penn State (Round 1)
Tight End
Current players: Zach Miller, Luke Willson, Anthony McCoy (IR free agent)
Best fit: Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington (Round 1); Marcel Jensen, Fresno State (Round 4); Colt Lyerla, Oregon (Round 5)
Guard
Current players: James Carpenter, J.R. Sweezy, Lemuel Jeanpierre
Best fit: Cyril Richardson, Baylor (Round 1); Gabe Jackson, Miss. State (Round 1); Zack Martin, Notre Dame (Round 1)
Right Tackle
Current players: Michael Bowie, Breno Giacomini (free agent)
Best fit: James Hurst, UNC (Round 1); La'el Collins, LSU (Round 2); Sean Hickey, Syracuse (Round 3)
Outside Linebacker
Current players: K.J. Wright, Bruce Irvin, Michael Morgan (free agent), Malcolm Smith
Best fit: Ryan Shazier, Ohio State (Round 1); Kyle Van Noy, BYU (Round 1); Boseko Lokombo, Oregon (Round 3)
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