NFC East

Dallas Cowboys

Needs: DT, DE, ILB, OLB, S
Analysis: Dallas does not have a first round pick due to the Roy Williams deal done midseason last year. The offseason in Dallas will yet again prove to be interesting. Will T.O. be back? Will Pacman be back? What about some of the other players as well? I’m guessing yes to T.O., no to Pacman, and no to Tank Johnson. Marcus Spears should be resigned. Roy Williams (SS) probably won‘t. As long as T.O. is brought back, the defense must be the priority. With a training camp under his belt, Roy Williams and Tony Romo should have improved chemistry.
2nd Round Possibilities: Jason Phillips ILB (TCU), Cody Brown OLB (Connecticut), Clint Sintim ILB, (Virginia), Sen’Derrick Marks DT (Auburn), Kevin Ellison S (USC)

New York Giants

Needs: WR, T, DT, RB
Analysis: The question remains whether Plaxico Burress will return next year as well as questions regarding RB position. Will the Giants be able to retain Brandon Jacobs, Derrick Ward and/or Ahmad Bradshaw? All are due to hit the free agency market. Brandon Jacobs will return, and they will do everything they can to bring back Derrick Ward as well. Ahmad Bradshaw will most likely be the odd man out although the Giants can replace him later in the draft. With the Giants picking late in the 1st round, DT may be another position addressed later in the draft. Depth at the T position is another need. Looking for a future starter at left and right tackle should be a need addressed in the first two rounds.
1st Round Possibilities: Hakeem Nicks WR (North Carolina), Derrick Williams WR (Penn State), Eben Britton T (Arizona), Michael Oher T (Ole Miss), Fili Moala DT (USC), Peria Jerry DT (Ole Miss)

Philadelphia Eagles

Needs: T, G, RB, TE, OLB
Analysis: With Jon Runyan and William Thomas both eligible for free agency, the Eagles must address the offensive line. I believe that at least one, possibly both T’s will be offered extensions for the short term. There will still be a need to address the future as well as depth. The jury is still out on Winston Justice, Max Jean-Gilles has been off and on, and L.J. Smith will certainly not be brought back. At linebacker, Akeem Jordan has played well, but he may be better in the reserve roll. They do have the luxury of having two first round picks, but you never know what Andy Reid will do come draft day.
1st Round Possibilities: Travis Beckum TE (Wisconsin), Brandon Pettigrew TE (Oklahoma State), William Moore S (Missouri), Emanuel Cook S (South Carolina), Michael Oher T (Ole Miss)

Washington Redskins

Needs: DE, DT, OLB, T, G
Analysis: Washington has kept more of its draft picks over the last couple of years and is beginning to build through the draft. Although with Dan Snyder at the helm, there is no telling if they will use the picks or trade them away for more high profile players in the twilight of their careers. Youth is needed along the lines, especially the defensive line and on the outside of the offensive line. Chris Samuels and Jon Jansen give the Redskins good bookend tackles, but depth and future replacements are needed. They need to get more pressure on the QB from the front seven. Washington finished with 24 sacks (3rd least in the league).
1st Round Possibilities: Brian Orapko DE (Texas), B.J. Raji DT (Boston College), Brian Cushing OLB (USC), Everette Brown DE (Florida St.), Michael Johnson DE (Georgia Tech), Larry English DE (Northern Illinois)

By Shane Smith

Blog Information Courtesy of: Pro Football Weekly, Todd McShay ESPN, Mel Kiper ESPN, Sporting News War Room