By Elaine Thompson, APJake Locker could affect the Vikings when they pick at no. 12.
By Elaine Thompson, APJake Locker could affect the Vikings when they pick at no. 12.
, Arizona CardinalsFirst choice: FifthHelp wanted: QB, OLB, OL. Arizona went through three QBs — Derek Anderson, Max Hall, and John Skelton — without finding a long-term response after the retirement of Kurt Warner. Despite the talent of WR Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals finished 31st in passing (182.6 yards a game). Defensively, the pass rush was severely lacking (33 sacks).Atlanta FalconsFirst choice: 27Help wanted: DE, OL, WR, TE. General Manager Thomas Dimitroff wants more explosiveness on both sides of the ball. Take that to mean a defensive purpose that ultimately can succeed John Abraham who represented 13½HR 31 bags of his club and another wideouts to ease pressure on superb WR Roddy White. Carolina Panthers First choice: FirstHelp wanted: DT, QB, CB. General Manager Marty Hurney and new coach Ron Rivera face a difficult decision with the top pick. The need is evident after Carolina quarterback last placed with shipyards 143.1 a game. But it is too early to give up Jimmy Clausen, even after they went 1-9 as a rookie and finished with the worst passer rating in the League? Chicago BearsFirst choice: 29Help wanted: DT OL, WR. Chicago has allowed 56 sacks, including a League-high 52 QB Jay Cutler, so most need is evident. Multiple positions on the line need to be addressed. There is a need at defensive tackle after the release of Tommie Harris '. Cutler would benefit from a dynamic young wideouts. Dallas CowboysFirst choice: NinthHelp wanted: CB, S, OT. Dallas ranked 31 in allowing 27.2 points a game. Fresh legs are needed at cornerback and safety. There is an obvious need to right offensive tackle, a position that upset the Cowboys throughout last season. Detroit LionsFirst choice: XIIIHelp wanted: CB, OLB, OL. Detroit struck gold in making DT Ndamukong Suh No. 2 overall last year. Must do more to address the defense, with priority going into a corner of arrest and an outside linebacker. There are also a few holes on the offensive line.Green Bay PackersFirst choice: 32Help wanted: OT, OLB, WR. Green Bay did well last year in making Bryan Bulaga in the first round and that he establishes to right tackle. You still need to deal with another. The Packers are looking for another outside linebacker to match with dynamic Clay Matthews III. With Donald Driver at 36 and James Jones, another free agent wide receiver is a must. Minnesota VikingsFirst choice: XIIHelp wanted: QB, CB, s. Quarterback is the priority, but it is not clear how Minnesota can better fill that need. Jake Locker should still be available and has upside if the Vikings are convinced its accuracy can be improved. The secondary stands out among defensive needs.New Orleans SaintsFirst choice: 24Help wanted: DE, LB, RB. New Orleans totaled 33 sacks, almost isn't good enough for a team that feasts on turnover. A running game has been plagued by injuries, and it seems doubtful that the saints will Reggie Bush what might require you to keep it in the long term. New York Giants First choice: 19THHelp wanted: OL, CB, LB, RB. Four of five starters on the offensive line are a thirty-something. Issues at the Centre are particularly obvious after a year in which Shaun O'Hara couldn't shake ankle problems. The linebacker corps lacks punch. Injuries are keeping CB Aaron Ross from being reliable.Philadelphia EaglesFirst choice: 23Help wanted: CB, DE, OL. Philadelphia has an urgent need for a cornerback Asante Samuel to match. The Eagles don't have any defensive ends pass rushers as terror. QB Michael Vick scrambling helped hide the boredom of offensive line.St. Louis RamsFirst choice: XIVHelp wanted: WR, TE, S, RB. St. Louis should do everything possible to provide Sam Bradford with the support it needs to develop into a premier quarterback. He showed as a rookie that the tools are there. He must be provided with a great game with receiver to grow as a sure-handed tight end. San Francisco 49ersFirst choice: SeventhHelp wanted: QB, CB, DE. With David Carr offer only passing under contract and Alex Smith, the top draft pick in 2005, receiving what was described as "an olive branch," determination of San Francisco to land a quarterback is unclear. In Defense, an order to bring the warmth and a shutdown corner are high on that list. , Seattle SeahawksFirst choice: 25Help wanted: CB, QB, OL, DL. Seattle wants a long-term answer at quarterback, but his most pressing need is not, as some teams. GM John Schneider all but put the club first round slot auction in an attempt to generate additional Middle-round selections for both lines.Tampa Bay BuccaneersFirst choice: 20THHelp wanted: DE, CB. Tampa Bay has invested his top two selections last year in DTs Gerald McCoy and Brian Price. Should be added at least one end with the ability to run a step. Cornerback became a problem that the Bucs didn't need. Aqib Talib awaits legal and repercussions from a shooting accident. , Washington RedskinsFirst choice: 10.Help wanted: QB, RB, NT. Washington thought it had at least a short-term solution, when it acquired veteran QB Donovan McNabb of Philadelphia. Wrong. With McNabb proving to be a bad fit, second-year coach Mike Shanahan will almost definitely young at this time. Nose tackle at the top of the list for the defence.For more information about reprints & permissions, visit our FAQ. To report corrections and clarifications, contact standards Editor Brent Jones. The publication of the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com. Include name, telephone number, city and State for verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections. usatoday.com. We've updated the guidelines of the conversation. Changes include a brief review of the process of moderation and an explanation on how to use the "report abuse" button. 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