NFL Draft Needs by team:
1.
Houston:
QB, WR, RB, OL, CB
Look, we know Houston could use a quarterback
, especially after last year and especially now that Matt Schaub was traded to
Oakland. BUT with all of the recent draft busts at QB of first round, much less
Number one overall picks (yes, my Raiders had one of those), and Houston still
has a young QB who MIGHT have game (Case Keenum). Houston has a lot of spots to
fill, both for now and in the NEAR future. With no clear Number 1 pick
(especially in a position where the team really has needs), Houston is best
served to trade down and get as many picks (especially high ones for 2014
and/or 2015) as possible. If they can’t get a good trade deal (unlikely), draft
DE Javeneon Clowney one of the big OTs or WR Sammy Watkins and call it a day.
2.
St. Louis (trade with Washington): QB?, RB, S,
OT, G, WR
The Rams are doubly blessed. They are a team on the rise with two first
round picks and a decently strong nucleus in place already. This is a team with
options. The question is: who do you take with these picks? With starting QB
Sam Bradford returning from injury that cost him the second half of 2013 and
being close to new contract time, the Rams must decide if it is time to get a
replacement or go with other needs. The Rams can do both, but only if they
choose well, especially with the second overall pick. I think drafting QB here
would be wrong, regardless of who is drafted at 1. The Rams are interested in
QB Johnny Manziel and he may be there at 2. But he may be there at their second
pick at 13 too. If I were the Rams, I would trade down from 2 to get more picks
for the later rounds and/or a high pick for 2015. You lose nothing by doing so.
If Manziel (or whichever QB the Rams may really want) is still there at 13 (or
higher if the Rams trade down to, say 8-10) and you get an extra 2-3 picks for
Number 2 overall AND you still have 13 overall, then that makes sense,
especially if that QB turns out to be a bust. More picks this year in a deep draft
may be better than betting the farm on a QB, especially when you already have a
serviceable one, if he does well in 2014. If you must pick here, best player
available… Watkins, Evans or one of the offensive tackles… any of whom can help
NOW. Just don’t draft a QB or a RB here.
3.
Jacksonville: QB, RB, WR…seemingly everything…lol.
Look, like many teams right now, the Jaguars needs playmakers and help
all over the field. Your best RB is gone (FA to Oakland), your best WR is
suspended and is probably gone for 2014, if not forever and you don’t have much
anywhere and attempt to get a stud center failed when Cleveland matched the
offer sheet (the Browns say thank you!). Getting a franchise QB is the least of
your concerns. Trading down would be good for the Jags, for they need picks to
get players everywhere. If the Jags can’t (yeah, right, better to say if they
WON’T) trade down, they must take the best player available that is not a QB,
meaning Clowney, Watkins or ILB Kahlil Mack. Nothing else would make sense.
4.
Cleveland: QB, RB, WR, S. OG, CB
Cleveland is always in need of a QB and more. Nothing new there. This
year, however, they have a chance to address the need at QB AND WR in one draft
and maybe more. Forget the movie with Kevin Costner. This is real life here.
The Browns trading away RB Trent Richardson for the Colts’ 1st round
pick (26 overall) makes sense now and is the first draft deal that was GOOD for
Cleveland in a while. But it is only good if they don’t **** them up. Drafting
a QB high in this draft seems like a REALLY bad idea, unless you are desperate.
The Browns have more needs than that. Unless they trade down to get more picks
for later in this draft and keep 26 overall, (good idea) the best deal is to
draft WR Sammy Watkins or LB Mack if still available. If not, get a good
offensive tackle and draft the best available QB at 26. You can get running
backs in Day 2 or 3 of the draft.
5.
Oakland: QB, RB, WR, OT, CB, LB
Yes, Oakland had lots of needs, starting at QB. But these Raiders used
their cap room well in free agency and got a lot of solid veterans to fill a
lot of spots for the next 2-4 years, including almost every position I listed
as a need and did NOT blow it all on one or two BIG name players. Good. Oakland
doesn’t have a lot of picks in this draft right now, except in the last round.
Yes getting a QB in this draft is important. But not at 5 overall and not with
the group that is there, some of whom will probably be gone before 5 anyway.
This is what this Raider fan
would do if I were GM Reggie MacKenzie:
TRADE DOWN and get more picks. But get more picks (even if they are late
round picks or 2015 picks) this time than you did with last year’s trades.
Oakland still needs young bodies to develop. WR Watkins would be nice, but we
do have a few receivers and can get more later. Same at RB and LB and on the
offensive and defensive lines. I would also draft QB AJ McCarron with our 2nd
round pick (if he lasts that long). Oakland needs a solid young QB who knows
how to win each year and lead and help complete the change of culture back to a
winning (all the time) mentality. These picks must produce on the field fast! That
is my thought. Plus, the Raiders have the hardest overall schedule this season.
If this team finishes 8-8, that will be a great year, considering. Do any
better, and they will be in the playoffs. With some luck, I think they can.
6.
Atlanta: OL, TE, WR, DE, RB
Atlanta had a hard fall from NFC finalist in 2012 due to injury and so on.
This is the first team in this draft that absolutely does NOT need to draft a
QB. But they do need pass-rushers, durable RB (and WRs possibly) and more. The
retirement of TE Tony Gonzalez doesn’t help. Atlanta is considering trading up
to be in position to take Clowney. That only works if you go all the way to 1
overall, and I don’t think the Falcons have the expendable assets to do it.
Wherever they choose in round 1, the Falcons need a pass-rusher first, then TE,
offensive linemen and running backs. Don’t screw this up, Atlanta. You are not
guaranteed to return to the top in 2014.
7.
Tampa Bay: WR, CB, OL, LB, QB
Tampa was busy in the offseason and they had to be in the competitive and
ever-changing NFC South. Carolina is taking a step back from (barely) winning
the division to having no real WRs at all and a shaky running game (QB Cam
Newton doesn’t count) and Atlanta has their own issues (see above). New Orleans
mostly stayed pat, but when you have QB Drew Brees, you can do that. Tampa and
their new coach Lovie Smith had a hard road ahead of them. At 7 overall, the Bucs
will probably take WR Mike Evans or trade down for more picks. Choose wisely.
8.
Minnesota: QB, WR, DE, LB, RB
The Vikings have a simple main need. QB. The other teams in the top 10
can all afford to not take a QB and get one later in the round or in day 2.
Minnesota can’t wait for round 2 (40 overall) to get a QB, unless they trade up
(why?). They must choose the right QB, and I don’t think it is Manziel (if he
drops that far). Remember, the Vikings will be playing outdoors the next two
years while their new stadium is built, so a big QB who can handle the
Minnesota cold weather is a must. Sorry, Johnny. I will say though, trading
down if that gets them multiple 2nd/3rd round picks could
work but only if the Vikings still can pick in Round 1. Whatever the Vikings
do, they MUST get a WR and RB (maybe 2 of each?) and some defensive help in
this draft or some future high picks to build on. Good luck with that.
9.
Buffalo: LB, S, OT, DT, TE
First, condolences on the passing of founder Ralph Wilson. This team is
close to being a top AFC team again. The offense is potent even as QB EJ Manuel
learns to play QB. The defense is coming. I don’t think this team will be ready
in 2014, but with a good draft this year, this team can be ready to take over
the AFC East and beyond in 2015 or 2016. Mark my words. Simple choice: draft
best defender or offensive lineman available OR trade down for more picks. Be
glad that you don’t need a QB or RB. Another WR and 2 TEs would be nice.
10.
Detroit: C, OG, CB, PK, S, some heart…lol
Detroit is the NFCs version of the Browns…with ah better stadium. The
Lions had no ******* excuse for choking away that playoff berth (AND a winning
record) last year. Seriously? Bottom line, you don’t need a WR here, you need
some offensive linemen to protect QB Matthew Stafford and help the running game
and some defensive backs to help shut down everyone else’s passing game so that
your strong D-line can get sacks and stuff running backs without penalties for
once. Also, get a kicker who can kick outdoors (remember, no dome in Minnesota
for the next 2-3 years) and find some heart in these players. Remember, fewer
penalties, better defense, fewer points allowed plus Megatron (Calvin Johnson,
Jr.) and that offense playing well equals = Winning record AND playoff
berths!!!!! Depth at RB and WR would be good too.
11.
Tennessee: RB, CB, LB, DE, DT, QB
The Titans can be dangerous if their best players weren’t always hurt. QB
Jake Locker can play, IF he can stay on the field. But the defense is their
bigger needs, plus running back, now that Chris Johnson was released. Addition
by subtraction? Maybe. We will see if they can do better without him than they
did with him. Not sure about that. Since RBs are best picked up later, I am
told, Tennessee had better draft a good defensive playmaker with this pick (and
most of the others this year). I don’t think trading down will be an option.
Long road ahead, but stay on it, for Jacksonville and Houston are not that far
behind you in their rebuilding projects NOW!
12.
New York Giants: WR, RB?, TE, OL, DE, CB, QB of
the future?
The Giants was a disaster last year. But they can bounce back if there
are fewer injuries, more big POSITIVE plays and QB Eli Manning recovers from
surgery well AND cuts his interceptions by at least two thirds from 27 to 9 or
fewer. Period. Manning needs a GREAT TE to help on tough 3rd down
passing plays and more WRs and RBs in case of (more) injuries. Depth is
important for Big Blue. The defense needs some new blood and to fill holes made
with vets leaving via free agency and so on. Lastly, now may be a good time to
get a decently good QB in the late rounds to be the future replacement for Eli,
especially when he and coach Tom Coughlin are gone for real. Just saying.
13.
St. Louis: Needs listed at 2 overall
This is the Rams’ original selection and 2nd first round pick.
Assuming the Rams don’t trade (once or multiple times) below this pick, same advice
that I said above applies. I would consider a QB here since I doubt all 4 of
the top rated QBs will be gone, but I would fill the other needs first
(including trading down). If Bradford comes back strong AND plays the whole
year and helps the Rams get in the playoffs in the tough NFC West, then signing
him to a long-term deal makes sense. But that will be tough. The division
schedule (6 games), plus facing the AFC West (4 games) this year means that the
Rams MUST win 5 or all 6 of the remaining (all NFC) games on their schedule if
they want to think about making the playoffs if the Rams win at least 4 of
those ten games. Good luck with that. Remember that for you will hear this
again…soon!
14.
Chicago: DT, OLB, S, P, RB and QB (of the
future)
The Bears need a bunch of defensive help. They, like Detroit had no
************* excuse for letting Green Bay come back in the NFC North last
year, much less WIN the ******* division in the final game on a deep throw by a
returning Aaron Rodgers in the final two minutes. I know they picked up some
help in free agency, but the Bears have needed young playmakers, especially in
the secondary for a while. The offense has weapons, but the Bears need to draft
their QB AND RB of the future in the late rounds. I am not sold on the
durability of QB Jay Cutler and RB Matt Forte won’t last forever. Chicago needs
the best available DEFENSIVE player available at this spot. Period.
15.
Pittsburgh: WR, CB, defensive line, offensive
line
Pittsburgh is a blue-collar team that plays old-school football. That is
good and that DOES win games…but only if you have the athletes on both sides of
the ball to do it. QB Ben Rothliesberger is still a very good QB, but he is not
as young as he was when the Steelers were winning Super Bowls. He needs help.
Injuries screwed the Steelers early, and they STILL barely missed the playoffs
after a 0-4 start before winning in London. Both lines needs some new blood. A
playmaking young corner would help the defensive front do more sacking of the
opposing QB. But without a burner WR or two to stretch the field, your offense
can only do so much, even If the talent you have is all healthy (which is also
important). Many of the top WR will be long gone, BUT there should be some
defensive playmakers available here. Trading down to get more overall picks to
build may be wiser. The Steelers have historically been one of the best at
building through the draft. Now is a good time for that.
16.
Dallas:
S, OLB, OG, WR, QB (of the future)
Dallas….where do I begin? This team is in deep **** and has been for
almost 2 decades, but especially now with having no cap space (laughing at
Oakland not having cap room in past years NOW?). Not building this team back up
through the draft is biting them in the ass….though the injuries in the last
few years have already done a bit of that. This defense, which already was
sucky..close to Denver levels…had a lot of injuries last year. Many of those
who are good…when they can play..are gone. Now QB Tony Romo is coming off that
serious injury…and we all know his history and the offense had injuries too.
Dallas needs playmakers and depth that can stay on the field. Dallas needs best
player available especially on defense, but they need to get some healthy
people to get through the entire year. Drafting the QB of the future would be
wise too…but using their 1st round pick for that may not be wise.
Trading down for more picks this year and/or next would be better. Dallas
cannot fix this mess in one draft or in one year. Not can you get some heart
and cojones in one year either. Just saying. Getting a real GM to run the team
and make these picks instead of Jerry Jones would be ideal. (Too bad that won’t
happen. Sucks to be a Cowboys fan).
17.
Baltimore: S, WR, OT, OLB, maybe RB
Baltimore has some rebuilding to do, but they are still dangerous.
However, they must draft well, and GM Ozzie Newsome is one of the best at that
in the last 10-15 years. The Ravens must get a safety, a fast and big WR or
two, definitely need offensive tackles (especially with a declining Michael
Oher signing with Tennessee as a free agent and not having much behind him
anyway). They also need an outside
linebacker to be the future replacement for the aging Terrelle Suggs. Best
player available to fill needs is the call I would make, but I have confidence
the Ravens will make the right calls. I would get a RB in the late rounds just
in case RB Ray Rice is unavailable or is distracted with his off-the-field
issues…the depth will help too.
18.
New York Jets: WR, CB, TE, LB, some heart
The Jets were busy in the off-season. Trading out QB Mark Sanchez for QB
Michael Vick is a win for the Jets….until Vick gets hurt. Vick will help QB
Geno Smith a lot more that Sanchez ever will, but I would not start him unless
Smith gets hurt or starts throwing picks like Eli did last year. This team will
not start moving up without some fast WRs to stretch the field. FA pickup Eric
Decker won’t help there. RB Chris Johnson can help in the running game, but
without more weapons and a defense that can stop teams, especially in
bad-weather late season games (both home and away) against their division,
coach Rex Ryan will really get fired after THIS season.
19.
Miami: Offensive tackle AND guard, maybe center,
WR, S, maybe QB?,
We won’t discuss the Jonathan Martin mess. Most of the principals are
gone now anyway. The coach (or a bunch of assistants) should have been gone
too. Anyway, Miami still nearly made the playoffs, and that offensive line
instability may be the reason, other than having not enough skill and heart at
WR. Mike Wallace is good, but he can’t do it alone…not that he did much after
signing that big FA deal before last year. The defense is okay, but a safety
and corner depth would help. Can QB Ryan Tannehill and RB Lamar Miller get it
done? Give them some more help and better protection and less dumb play calls
and we will see soon. NE is declining, the Jets and Bills are building….now is
the time for Miami to become relevant again and be not the Pats’ bitch anymore….lol.
Get a big fast WR and a bunch of good offensive linemen NOW!!!
20.
Arizona: QB, offensive line, S, WR, pass rusher
from somewhere
Arizona, like St. Louis is building a dangerous team in the NFC West,
even with Seattle and the Niners still here. It must be frustrating to win 10
games and STILL not make the playoffs. If the NFL adds another wild card team
for 2014 or 2015, Arizona will be the first team to benefit. Needs are simple:
Young QB to replace aging QB Carson Palmer, who may have 1-2 years of
production left. Big fast WRs to help and ultimately replace all-world WR Larry
Fitzgerald. Offensive linemen to give
better protection. Resigning OG Roger Saffold after he signed a big deal with
Oakland, only to have it get voided because he failed a physical. Not good if
he cannot stay healthy. Raiders may have lucked out there. Lastly, some
playmakers on defense, both to rush the passer AND to help in run support in
the defensive backroom. Draft the best player available to fill these needs and
keep building and growing. This team can be a force in 2015, maybe in 2014 with
some good luck (and slippage by the division rivals ahead of them). But the
schedule will NOT do them (or any team in EITHER Western division any favors.
21.
Green Bay: OL, TE, ILB, DB, WR
Green Bay got lucky to make the playoffs last year, especially
considering the injuries and so on and so on and so on. Bottom line: Green Bay needs some good young
offensive linemen NOW! The guys they have are good, but they are not young. If
you want a real running game and pass protection, you need linemen! Tight end
is a major need, too, but I am not sure if they find their game changer in this
draft at that position. Some depth at linebacker, defensive back and wide
receiver would be good. The Packers usually draft well, so they will make a
good choice of whomever is available here. They must get quality AND quantity
from this draft class however.
22.
Philadelphia: WR, CB, DE, OLB, DT, backup QB (of
the future)
Why the Eagles dumped WR DeSean Jackson the way they did when he
(allegedly) did nothing wrong other than a (allegedly) bad work ethic and
questionable friends, I have no clue. He brought it on Sundays. We may never
know. Hence, the Eagles MUST get a good WR to replace him, preferably with some
size. BUT, their defensive needs must come first. You can get a serviceable WR
or two in ANY round of the draft or even as an undrafted free agent. There are
that many and the Eagles do have some good receivers already. But that defense
needs help and depth at all levels if they want to slow down the high scoring
offenses in the league. They will have enough to deal with in their own
division. Draft the best defensive player on the board, starting with a big
playmaking corner and go from there. This must be a defensive draft, with a WR
and offensive linemen thrown in. This draft is important, Chip Kelly. Don’t
**** it up.
23.
Kansas City: WR, OG, MLB, RB, QB (of the future)…lots
of killer instinct and balls.
KC had a great turnaround last year….then the wheels fell off. Injuries
notwithstanding in that wild-card game, the Chiefs should have won. Period. You
don’t blow a lead that big ANYWHERE in the playoffs! Andy Reid should know that
but he seemed happy to be there. I saw that look watching that game. If I were
a Chiefs fan (hell no!), I would be mad as hell! Anyway, depth and lots of
playmakers are needed. Draft the best available player in round 1. BUT, you
must get a RB and a WR (or two of each) and a young QB to groom somewhere in
this draft. Get a OG and a MLB as well,
but depth is crucial and players with unshakeable confidence and balls are even
more important to change the culture of this team. 40-plus years without a Super Bowl appearance…and
counting. Think about it.
24.
Cincinnati: CB. WR, OG, C, OLB, DT?
Cincinnati is building a good team. But they need some parts. The Bengals
needs a good WR to go with WR AJ Green and take some pressure off him. The
O-line needs help to give some pass protection AND help their (potentially)
dangerous running game. But they also need a shutdown corner and some depth at
LB and on the DL. This team is on the verge of being a Super Bowl contender.
But they need more protection to help QB Andy Dalton, especially in the
playoffs. Dalton needs to learn how to not make critical errors in big games.
He is already well on the way to being the AFC version of Tony Romo. He needs
to fix that problem this year or the Bengals should probably look for a new QB
in 2015 or 2016. Seriously. Don’t be like Dallas. For this year’s draft, draft
linemen for both sides and get some quality help for that D and for Green.
25.
San Diego: CB, TE, WR, NT, RB?
The Chargers made a great comeback last year and proved they belonged in
the playoffs (even though a referee error allowed them to get in the playoffs
in the first place!). This team is stronger than many thought. Still, there are
needs. The defense needs some corners and a big NT for their 3-4 scheme. They
seem to have most of the other parts, and QB Phillip Rivers is a big-game QB
who just hasn’t had many chances to prove it in his career. Now is the time.
Get a wide receiver and RB to help out in this draft. And I am sorry to say,
tight end must be a high priority. TE Antonio Gates is damn good, but he gets
hurt WAY too much. Those injuries may have cost the Chargers games and maybe
playoff berths in past years. Stop the bleeding, Chargers and shore up that
spot NOW or risk more heartache from him in 2014.
26.
Cleveland (from Indianapolis): See needs at 4th
overall
Okay.
Who Cleveland takes at this second 1st round pick, received from the
Colts from the Richardson trade depends on who they take at 4 overall (or lower
if they trade down). I said earlier that going with a QB at 4 would be a
mistake. If they did not and they took
one of the offensive tackles or a WR like Watkins or even DE Clowney if he
somehow fell to 4 (unlikely), they are ahead of the game. At this spot, trading
down for more picks would not be bad, and would give more options to get that
RB they must find to replace the bust Richardson in a later round (even round
2). Some of those QBs will be available here. Maybe Bridgewater or Carr or even
Manziel (unlikely, and Bortles may not get past Minnesota anyway). It is less
risky to take QB at 26 than at 4 or 5 or especially top 3, but it is still a
big risk (see Denver and Tebow a few years ago). Minnesota is the ONLY team in
the first round who I feel MUST draft a QB in the first round before anything else.
Period. Cleveland must be smart with BOTH picks. I will not be surprised if
they take QB here, but I hope they deal with other needs first. QBs will be
there later and you still have one in house. Protect him and develop him.
27.
New Orleans: WR, RB, CB, offensive line, LB?
The Saints are a dangerous offensive team, but they need to reload. Their
defense is getting old and they need some bodies and younger blood, especially
at corner and linebacker. Any team with coach Sean Payton and QB Drew Brees you
must keep an eye on. Simple draft for them: Best available player in round one.
Get a couple of wide receivers with speed, hands and size and a quick RB to
help the platoon you have already. I am not sure why they traded away RB Darren
Sproles, but if they get a good young back who can do what he does in this
draft, then it Is all good. Get the WR first, though since most of your
division needs WRs, too, especially Carolina!
28.
Carolina: WR, WR, CB, S, RB, OLB
I know WR Steve Smith is old, but he still had value. Carolina could have
done better by him considering all the years of service he gave to the
franchise. With that said, this team is good with QB Cam Newton, but this very
good defense needs to work on their secondary and LB depth in this draft. But nothing
is less important than WR! The Panthers need 2-3 just to have depth, not to
mention quality. Getting a running back in the late rounds would be good,
because they need the depth. The current group gets hurt A LOT!!! Newton needs
weapons on the outside NOW, because the day will come when he can’t outrun pass
rushes. Just saying. Don’t BS around, guys. Best available player in round 1,
but handle your needs in the other 6. No risks!
29.
New England: DT, S, WR, TE, QB (of the future?),
OL?
New England (along with Denver) had a lot of injuries in 2013, especially
on the defensive line and linebackers, on top of the messes from the previous
year. This team has gotten old as well and the window for a 6th
Super Bowl appearance for QB Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick is closing
fast. This year might be their last viable chance, if this draft produces right
off the bat. They need new TEs and WRs now. Duh. But this team MUST to shore up
their defensive front first and maybe their offensive line second. There is
probably not enough picks for drafting Brady’s eventual replacement this year…but
they had better do it next year. Good thing there will be options at 29 overall
and in later rounds too.
30.
San Francisco: WR, CB, defensive line, LB,
offensive line
The Niners are in good shape overall, but they need to get some depth at
WR and CB and shore up both the offensive and defensive lines. They don’t have
to take any real risks in this draft. But they must draft smart in EVERY round.
Also, drafting a LB who could replace troubled LB Aldon Smith (just in case)
would be wise. This team wants to open their new stadium with a bang. The draft
is a good way to start. Just remember that SF has a lot more to worry about
than Seattle. This schedule will make every win even more important. There will
be no sure wins in 2014…luckily for San Francisco, it probably will be the same
way for Seattle and the entire NFC West too.
31.
Denver: the whole damn defense, WR, QB (of the
future)
Denver has worked to address their defensive problems in free-agency.
They must do so in the draft too. But they need to work on offense too. Adding
young WRs and RB may be smart along with the offensive line. But adding a young
QB would be good too. I don’t know what QB Peyton Manning’s current backup can
do, but if he is like his previous backups in Indy, Denver will have problems
if Manning goes down. Besides, how much long is Peyton going to play (well)? Seriously.
32.
Seattle: OL, DL, WR, TE
Seattle is mostly stacked and has a good of a chance of a Super Bowl
repeat as any recent champion in the last 12-15 years. However, their overall
schedule will make that tough. This team will have a hard time winning 12-13
games in this division. But then again, so will everyone else. Seattle
management has kept the team mostly intact and that is good. Their needs is to
shore up both the offensive and defensive lines, knowing they don’t really need
and of these picks to start, as of now. They also need to get a tight end and
lastly, get more wide receivers. True, WR Percy Harvin should be healthy for
2014 after missing most of 2013 with his injuries. Hence, knowing that history,
and having lost a player or two to free agency, it would be wise to get some
depth at this spot now, especially before SF and the rest of the division does
the same. They might be able to afford a
flyer on a pick or two, but only after they get their linemen needs met.
2nd
Round
34.
Washington:
No first round pick per 2012 St. Louis trade: S, NT, OLB, offensive line, DL
Washington has no first round pick, but they have in essence gotten a
first rounder by signing released WR DeSean Jackson after the Eagles dumped
him. This makes their dangerous offense more dangerous, almost to or beyond the
level of the Eagles. But that offensive and defensive line must be improved to
protect QB Robert Griffin III and open up the running game. Safety has been a
need since the passing of S Sean Taylor a few years ago. I don’t think
re-signing formerly suspended S Tankard Jackson is the answer, but they have to
try him I guess. A smart draft for this team is imperative. No mistakes can be
allowed.
35.
Indianapolis: G,C, NT, pass rusher, RB
The Colts traded their first round pick at 26 overall to Cleveland for RB
Trent Richardson. He did little last year. Maybe he bounces back, maybe not. But
the Colts have to get a viable back asap. They also have to improve their
offensive and defensive lines to protect QB Andrew Luck and to improve the team’s
pass rush and overall D, respectively. Since their division is still a joke and
theirs for the taking for at least one or maybe 2 more years, the Colts can
build on their advantages and continue to be prepared to be a AFC powerhouse
when Denver and New England’s current runs end and they have to rebuild
themselves. But they had better pick well NOW. Luck will be up for a contract
extension soon and that WILL take a LOT of money to get done. Build now and do
it right before the realities of the cap set in.
