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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Cornerback: Mike Mackenzie was the only reliable cornerback the Saints had in 2007.  New Orleans signed Randall Gay and Aaron Glenn to add some veteran leadership.  However, with the Saints’ secondary having so many issues giving up the deep ball, it would be wise for them to look to draft a top flight corner.

Tight End: The Saints offense lacks a big tight end that can help in the blocking game as well as snag a few passes.   New Orleans could satisfy this need at any point in the draft.

Defensive Tackle: The run defense of the Saints last season was improved, but they still need to get much stronger in the middle.  Look for the Saints to add a space eater of two in the draft.

Center: Jeff Faine left town, which will be a huge loss for an offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks in the league last season.  Consequently, the Saints figure to select a center in the draft.

Draft Candidates: CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee, CB Leodis McKelvin, Troy, TE Fred Davis, USC, TE Kellen Davis, Michigan State, DT Frank Okam, Texas, DT Ahtyba Rubin, Iowa State, C Steve Justice, Wake Forest, C Cody Wallace, Texas A&M

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Running back: The Panthers and DeShaun Foster parted ways, which means DeAngelo Williams will now be the featured back.  Carolina signed LaBrandon Toefield to add some depth.  However, they could afford to draft a more talented back that can split carries with Williams.

Quarterback: Jake Delhomme is trying to recover from a significant injury and could be nearing the end of his career.  Matt Moore appears to be a viable No. 2 or No. 3 option.  However, it is time for the Panthers to look to the draft to find their future signal caller.

Defensive End: Mike Rucker has entered free agency, which means he may not be back with Carolina.  Julius Peppers is still around, but he was in a slump last season.  Look for the Panthers to add some healthy competition to the position.

Wide Receiver: Carolina really attempted to fix their issues at wideout via free agency by signing D.J. Hackett and Muhsin Muhammad.  However, they did lose Drew Carter, and Hackett and Muhammad have not exactly been able to remain healthy lately.  Furthermore, Dwayne Jarrett was a huge disappointment last season.  Look for the Panthers to add some more depth at receiver via the draft.

Draft Candidates: RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois, RB Jonathan Stewart, Oregon, QB Joe Flacco, Delaware, QB John David Booty, USC, DE Phillip Merling, Clemson, DE Bryan Smith, McNeese State, WR Adrian Arrington, Michigan, WR Dexter Jackson, Appalachian State

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Quarterback: Atlanta has the task of trying to find a replacement for Michael Vick.  Vick is locked up, and he will likely never put on a Falcons jersey again.  Chris Redman and D.J. Shockley are not exactly long term answers.  Consequently, the Falcons will likely select a quarterback early in day one of the draft.

Cornerback: DeAngelo Hall was traded in the off-season, and even with Hall, last season the Falcons’ secondary struggled.  It would be wise from them to look to the draft to find a shut-down corner to make up for the loss of Hall.

Offensive Tackle: Wayne Gandy is 34 years old, and he is coming off of a major knee injury.  The Falcons will likely be using a young quarterback, which means they need to protect his blind side.  Look for the Falcons to address the need at left tackle via the draft.

Linebacker: Keith Brookings is nearing the end of his career, and the Falcons failed to re-sign Demorrio Williams.  Therefore, Atlanta will likely invest multiple picks on linebackers.

Draft Candidates: QB Matt Ryan, Boston College, QB Chad Henne, Michigan, CB Leodis McKelvin, Troy, CB Tracy Porter, Indiana, OT Mike McGlynn, Pittsburgh, OT Sam Baker, USC, LB Marcus Howard, Georgia, LB Phillip Wheeler, Georgia Tech

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Defensive End: Kenechi Udeze has been diagnosed with leukemia so his future is uncertain.  Ray Edwards and Brian Robison have shown promise, but the Vikings need to improve their pass rush, especially from the right side.

Wide Receiver: Minnesota signed Benard Berrian this off-season.  Berrian and Sidney Rice give the Vikings a solid No. 1 and No. 2 receiver.  They also acquired Robert Ferguson, but they could afford to bring in another young weapon at wideout.

Cornerback: Cedric Griffin and Marcus McCauley struggled for much of last season.  The Vikings signed Benny Sapp this off-season, but they will likely try to find a shut down corner in the draft.

Quarterback: Tavaris Jackson was up and down last season, and his backups Brooks Bollinger and newly acquired Gus Frerotte don’t exactly appear capable of being more than just second stringers in this league.  Look for the Vikings to draft a young arm to add some insurance if Jackson ends up regressing.

Draft Candidates: DE Derrick Harvey, Florida, DE Phillip Merling, Clemson, WR Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma, WR Adarius Bowman, Oklahoma State, CB Terrell Thomas, USC, CB Justin King, Penn State, QB Josh Johnson, San Diego, QB Colt Brennan, Hawaii

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Cornerback: Al Harris and Charles Woodson have the starting job locked down, but their aggressive styles take a huge toll on them.  In other words, the Packers need to start looking now for their eventual replacements in the draft.

Tight End: Bubba Franks was cut this off-season, which leaves Donald Lee as the only legitimate target at tight end.  Even though last season the Packers liked to run four and five wide receiver sets, they may not be able to this year with Brett Favre being retired.  Even if they keep the spread offense, there will still be times where they use two tight end sets, which means Green Bay needs to find another tight end in the draft.

Quarterback: Favre retired, and since he refused to miss a start while he was playing, the Packers have no way of knowing if Aaron Rodgers has what it takes to be their future signal caller. Look for the Packers to snag a quarterback in the draft to add another arm to training camp and provide Rodgers with some healthy competition.

Guard: Green Bay has been unable to get consistent play out of their guard position.  Consequently, they figure to add some depth and competition to the position via the draft.

Draft Candidates: CB Reggie Smith, Oklahoma, CB Brandon Flowers, Virginia Tech, TE Martellus Bennett, Texas A&M, TE Craig Stevens, California, QB Brian Brohm, Louisville, QB John David Booty, USC, G Donald Thomas, Connecticut, G Eric Young, Tennessee

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