Team Needs

So I will update this as teams get eliminated from the playoffs and so on. So for now lets look at the 20 teams that did not make the playoffs and what they may need to get there.



AFC East

1. Buffalo Bills

A. Well they need a head coach and coaching staff first.

B. As for free agency and the draft they will be looking for a qb of the future. Trent Edwards regressed and it looks like the Bills are done with him. Ryan Fitzpatrick filled in nicely and is not a qb of the future and Brian Brohm did not impress in his one game (though I think he can play).

C. Help along the offensive line. After trading and releasing starters their line really struggled this year.

D. Where their future lies. Are they going to be the Buffalo Bills or the LA Bills so they can attract free agents.



2. Miami Dolphins

A. The Dolphins have a promising young qb, a good offensive line, and running game. Their wrs are not number receivers. They need to address this through free agency, the draft, or trade (watch for Anquan Boldin to go here).

B. The Dolphins defense was good but at the end of the season they could not stop anyone early in games. They have an older defensive unit that would benefit from youth and depth. Their two young corners played well but they need help at defensive line, linebacker, and at the safety positions.



AFC North

1. Cleveland Browns

A. Is Eric Mangini coming or going?

B. What are they doing at qb? Derek Anderson has worn out his welcome, and their are still question marks about Brady Quinn. Holgrem has a decision there.

C. The offensive line improved over the year and they could benefit with some better depth to push some players.

D. Jerome Harrison proved he could be an every down back. While at receiver Mohamed Massaquoi showed flashes. Beyond Massaquoi no one stands out so the Browns will be looking for a playmaker.

C. On the defensive side of the ball the Browns got better as the year went on but they really need to get help everywhere. No one stands out defensively for this team. Luckily for them they have an abundance of draft picks this year.



2. Pittsburgh Steelers

A. Who would have thought after last year the defending Super Bowl champs will be sitting out this year. As we learned with this team the offensive line was the achilles for it. The line got Big Ben killed and established not much of a running game. They played so bad offensive coordinator Bruce Arians may get fired. So the offensive line will be addressed.

B. Rumors are that Hines Ward may go. With the emergence of Mike Wallace the Steelers may look to address the receiver position through the draft but I would not be surprised to see them make a run at someone through free agency.

C. Defensively the Steelers are still pretty strong but I would not be surprised to see them go for depth in the secondary and defensive line.



AFC South

1. Tennessee Titans

A. It is too bad that the Titans could not get a win earlier in the year. I think they would have been fun to watch in the playoffs. That being said the Titans are in dire need of a number one receiver. TO would have been a perfect fit last year. Kenny Britt made strides and looks like he will be a nice player but to go anywhere next year he will have to improve and the Titans will need a major impact from that position.

B. Their offensive line is a great unit. They are getting older and will need depth there.

C. Their secondary killed them this year. They have some nice pieces but it did not work this year so they need much help at this position.

2. Jacksonville Jaguars
A. Where are you playing next year? LA, San Antonio, or Jacksonville.

B. Their defense has been a solid unit so some depth there.

C. A qb of the future. David Garrard is a good player but he will never be an elite qb. Rumors have Teebow going to play for his hometown team. I think Teebow will play and be good in this league but as a qb of the future I do not know. If the Jags are looking for a qb of the future they need to go with a traditional qb like Sam Bradford or Colt McCoy.

D. The offensive line is good but depth would help too.

3. Houston Texans

A. The last few years they keep getting closer. Overall this is a good team they just need depth at every position.

B. Is Slaton the rb? If the answer is no then they need one.

C. Will Kevin Walter be back? If the answer is no they will need 2 receivers.

AFC West

1. Oakland Raiders

A. Will Cable be back? Is Al Davis going to make the coach have Jamarcus Russell be the starter? It is hard to grade the Raiders and figure out what they need because of Russell's lack of development.

B. The offensive line is not very good. They need people there.

C. A number one receiver. They have talent there but a true number one would help.

D. Defensive line help as well as linebacker. The secondary is decent so they can focus on other areas.

E. For Al Davis to realize he needs a GM and a personnel guy who will help him run this team.

2. Denver Broncos

A. A qb of the future. Though Kyle Orton played well the Broncos need to find a qb of the future.

B. Solve the Brandon Marshall situation and get another number one receiver.

C. Defensive depth.

3. Kansas City Chiefs

A. Great hiring of Weis. Help along the offensive line is a must. The receivers played nicely and not much work is needed there. A running back to pair with Jamal Charles is another must.

B. This team needs help everywhere defensively.

NFC East

1. New York Giants

A. Offensively the Giants are good some depth here or there. Depending what they do with Jacobs they may need a running back.

B. Defensively the Giants need help everywhere. The line does not need as much as the linebacker or secondary positions. At this point anything will do better than what they had.

2. Washington Redskins

A. What will Shanahan do with Jason Campbell? Whatever it is I expect another qb to be brought in.

B. Help along the offensive line. With the injuries and age this team needs as much help there as possible.

C. A running back. Portis can still play but with concussions and age his time is coming to retirement.

D. Though defensively they have people depth and people who could push others is needed.

NFC North

1. Detroit Lions

A. This team is still rebuilding and needs help everywhere. Offensive line help, a running back are musts on offense.

B. Defensively they should focus on the line and secondary. They need help everywhere here but those two areas specifically.

2. Chicago Bears

A. Lovie keeps his job and needs to add people to keep it past this year. Two specific areas needed are at wide receiver and offensive line.

B. Defensively they get people back which will help. D-line and the secondary should be a focus.

NFC South

1. Atlanta Falcons

A. Offensively this team is good but they could use another receiver or two as well as depth along the o-line.

B. Defensively they will probably look for help at the linebacker position along with the d-line.

2. Carolina Panthers

A. Is Matt Moore the qb of the future? If yes then they do not need to get one. That will be a tough decision.

B. Besides qb they will need to address the receiver position on offense.

C. On defense they will look for help in the secondary as well as the d-line especially with the anticipated departure of Julius Peppers.

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

A. The Bucs are a team that need help everywhere. I think they will first look for help along both the o and d-lines. Then they will look for help anywhere else.

NFC West

1. San Francisco 49ers

A. Is Alex Smith the qb of the future? If yes then they will not need to address it. I think they should.

B. Offensively this team played well. They need more consistency as well as help at the receiver position. The o-line played well and they may look for depth there.

C. Defensively this team improved. I expect for them to address the d-line and depth elsewhere.

2. Seattle Seahawks

A. A qb is a must. Hassleback looked old and the Seahawks need to get one for the future.

B. A rb is a must as well. No one stood out as a starter for them this year. Also they need help in the receiver department.

C. Defensively they have some players coming back from injury but need to address all positions there. Tatupu and Curry are a nice two pieces and they need more around them.

3. Saint Louis Rams

A. This is a team in a major rebuilding process. They need help everywhere except running back. I will look for them to build both the o and d-lines but they may go for a qb of the future as well. Anything else at this point will help this team.