2008 St. Louis Rams Team Needs

Defensive End: Leonard Little and James Hall are on the wrong side of 30 years old.  Little is also coming off of a toe surgery.  Therefore, the Rams are in need of a young pass rushing end.

Wide Receiver: Torry Holt is not getting any younger, and Drew Bennett doesn’t seem to be getting any healthier.  Isaac Bruce has left town, but St. Louis did sign Reche Caldwell.  Caldwell is a serviceable target, but the Rams could afford to draft a big receiver.

Center: Andy McCollum has entered into the free agency market, which means he likely won’t be back. Consequently, St. Louis needs to add depth to the position via the draft.

Quarterback: Marc Bulger and Trent Green are both injuries waiting to happen.  Look for the Rams to attempt to find their future signal caller in this draft.

Draft Candidates: DE Chris Long, Virginia, DT Glenn Dorsey, LSU, WR James Hardy, Indiana, WR D.J. Hall, Alabama, C John Sullivan, Notre Dame, C Jamey Richard, Buffalo, QB John David Booty, USC, Josh Johnson, San Diego

2008 Seattle Seahawks Team Needs

Tight End: Marcus Pollard just signed with the Patriots.  The Seahawks did sign Jeb Putzier, but an upgrade at the position is still vital.

Guard: Chris Gray just finished his 15th season, and he is showing the signs of an aging body.  Last season, Rob Sims had to be benched at various times, due to his inconsistent play.  In other words, Seattle needs help at guard.

Offensive Tackle: It is time for the Seahawks to start looking for their eventual replacement for Walter Jones.  Jones is flirting with his mid-30s, and he has had his share of shoulder injuries that figure to be taking their toll on him.  Look for Seattle to utilize the draft to find a future left tackle.

Defensive Tackle: The Seahawks have adequate defensive linemen, but this unit is definitely not the strength of their team.  Seattle could benefit from looking to draft for some interior impact players.

Draft Candidates: TE Dustin Keller, Purdue, TE Fred Davis, USC, G Roy Schuening, Oregon State, G Eric Young, Tennessee OT Tony Hills, Texas, OT Tyler Polumbus, Colorado, DT Trevor Laws, Notre Dame, DT Landon Cohen, Ohio

2008 San Francisco 49ers Team Needs

Linebacker: The 49ers need to find some pass rushers in order to have their 3-4 defensive scheme function properly.  Over the last three seasons, San Francisco has not finished above 20th in quarterback sack percentage.  In other words, the 49ers will likely draft an outside linebacker early in the draft.

Wide Receiver: San Francisco cut Darrell Jackson as him and Ashley Lelie were not very productive in 2007.  The 49ers signed Bryant Johnson and Isaac Bruce, which are solid No. 2 or No. 3 receivers.  However, they still need to try and find a No. 1 wideout that can be a playmaker for years to come.

Defensive Line: The Niners have lost two 16-game starters in Bryant Young (retired) and  Marques Douglas (signed with Tampa Bay).  In other words, they need to add a lot of talent to their interior defense, which they will address in the upcoming draft.

Quarterback: Alex Smith, Shaun Hill, and J.T. O’Sullivan are the present for San Francisco, but none of them figure to be the future.  Therefore, the 49ers will likely draft a signal caller to add another arm to training camp.

Draft Candidates: LB Erin Henderson, Maryland, LB Beau Bell, UNLV, WR DeSean Jackson, California, WR Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech, DL Dre Moore, Maryland, DL Lionel Dotson, Arizona, QB John David Booty, USC, QB Josh Johnson, San Diego

2008 Arizona Cardinals Team Needs

Cornerback: Rod Hood and Eric Green are more than serviceable, but the Cardinals could really use a difference maker at corner.  Antrel Rolle might be moved to safety, which is all the more reason Arizona would be wise to draft a cornerback.

Running back: Edgerrin James is an aging veteran that doesn’t fit too well in the Cardinals’ system.  Look for Arizona to try and find a running back in the draft with more speed and burst. 

Defensive End: When Bertrand Berry was injured in 2007, the Cardinals’ pass rush noticably suffered.  In other words, Arizona would benefit from adding depth and competition to the position via the draft.

Wide Receiver: The Cardinals have done a nice job holding onto Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald.  However, the aforementioned duo have had injury issues in the past.  Furthermore, Bryant Johnson left town, leaving a vacancy at the No. 3 wideout position.  Arizona has the freedom to select a wide receiver at any point in the draft.

Draft Candidates: CB Leodis McKelvin, Troy, CB Aqib Talib, Kansas, RB Felix Jones, Arkansas, RB Jamaal Charles, Texas, DE Lawrence Jackson, USC, DE Chris Ellis, Virginia Tech, WR Will Franklin, Missouri, WR Todd Blythe, Iowa State

2008 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Needs

Defensive Tackle: The Bucs defense was stingy against the pass, but they were generous against the run.  Jovan Haye has been a pleasant surprise, but look for Tampa Bay to utilize the draft to provide him with some help on the interior.

Wide Receiver: Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard are past their prime, but to be fair, Galloway doesn’t play like it.  Tampa Bay signed Antonio Bryant during the off-season, which could turn out to be a nice addition if he can be on his best behavior.  With that being said, the Buccaneers still could benefit by finding a dynamic young receiver in the draft.

Center: The Bucs signed Jeff Faine, which figures to be a terrific acquisition.  However, Tampa Bay doesn’t have a viable backup for him.  Look for them to draft a center to add some much need depth.

Cornerback: Ronde Barber has been in the league a double digit amount of years, which means it might be a good time to start looking for his eventual replacement. Furthermore, Brian Kelly left town, which leaves a hole to fill in the secondary.

Draft Candidates: DT Kentwan Balmer, North Carolina, DT Pat Sims, Auburn, WR Mario Manningham, Michigan, WR Andre Caldwell, Florida, C John Sullivan, Notre Dame, C Fernando Velasco, Georgia, CB Antoine Cason, Arizona, CB Trae Williams, South Florida