Thursday, April 28, 2011

NFL draft requirements for AFC teams

USA today takes a look at the positional requirements team for every AFC team.The Titans could turn to Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley to improve their 26th-ranked defense. By Joe Robbins, Getty Images

The Titans could turn Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley to improve their defense ranked 26th.

By Joe Robbins, Getty Images

The Titans could turn Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley to improve their defense ranked 26th.

Baltimore Ravens First choice: 26Help wanted: WR, CB, LB Defence remains the strength of the Ravens but vulnerable with LB Ray Lewis almost at the end of his career, Hall of Fame and S And Reed, battling injuries. The secondary was OK when it was supposed to be but remains under investigation. Offensively, a deep-threat wide receiver is absolutely necessary with a tackle. Buffalo Bills First choice: ThirdHelp wanted: LB OL QB. Despite the growth of Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback, bills might find hard to resist to take another high pick. Their seven picks cannot produce an impact player, but allows the Bills 4-12 to address areas of concern.Cincinnati Bengals First choice: FourthHelp wanted: St., QB, WR. After winning the title in 2009, the Bengals sank a 4-12 and QB Carson Palmer wants now. They draft a quarterback in case or wait to see if Palmer is well on his plans? In any case, Cincinnati needs to improve a secondary that tied for 14TH overall (216.8 meters), along with wide receiver to find help.Cleveland Browns First choice: SixthHelp wanted: Ed, WR, CB. The Browns are still breaking a new coach (Pat Shurmur). They're switching from a 3-4 defense to a 4-3 and again D-Coordinator Dick Jauron is intent on finding the staff to execute it, especially a good pass rusher. With the emergence last year of RB Peyton Hillis and QB Colt McCoy, Cleveland seeks an additional wide receiver in the early rounds.Denver Broncos First choice: According toHelp wanted: DT, LB, DB. After a disastrous 4-12 with ex-coach Josh McDaniels, Hall of Fame QB John Elway moved into the front office and hired John Fox as coach. With lots of potential defensive impact players to choose from to in Denver should decide which location is most important.Houston Texans First choice: XIHelp wanted: OLB, CB, s. The Texans (6-10) went back after posting their first winning season in 2009, with lesions that contribute to a defense ranked 30th (376.9 metres). Former Cowboys coach and new D-Coordinator Wade Phillips takes on a solid core to build around.Indianapolis ColtsFirst choice: 22Help wanted: OL, WR, DB. The Colts (10-6) overcame injuries to win once again the North but had nothing left in a wild-card loss to the New York Jets. While many of those key players are back and healthy, fortifying the offensive through the project is essential to maintain intact and QB Peyton Manning Indianapolis elite level. But at no. 22, the Colts again must take the best player on the left.Jacksonville Jaguars First choice: 16THHelp wanted: DE, LB, s. Competitive Jaguars (8-8) missed the playoffs, but acquired coach Jack Del Rio another season. He faces another mandate the playoffs or anything else, and finding pass rushers this project could go a long way towards meeting it.Kansas City Chiefs First choice: 21Help wanted: NT, WR, LB. A surprising outbreak offensive surge keyed to a chiefs finish 10-6 and the West, but that revealed glaring defensive holes that leaves no doubt about the project plans of K.C.. Miami DolphinsFirst choice: 15THHelp wanted: OL, RB, TE. Dolphins have two QBs in Chad Henne and Tyler Thigpen, but that doesn't mean you're sold on one. The main issue is a ground game that ranked 21ST (102.7 metres).New England Patriots First choice: 17THHelp wanted: RB, LB, DL. Lost in the Patriots ' record 14-2 had a pass rush that raised only 36 sacks. Coach Bill Belichick this will address this first of two first-round choices has acquired from the Oakland Raiders. Expect a second choice of Pats, 28th, to be used on a lineman or linebacker.New York Jets First choice: 30Help wanted: LB, DL, OL. The Jets emerging from a second consecutive AFC title game appearance with margins improving defensive end and outside linebacker. New York may also help QB Mark Sanchez by a tackle. Whatever they choose had better be a good one, since they lack a second-rounder.Oakland Raiders First choice: 48thHelp wanted: CB, OL, QB. The big names at most positions will be gone by the time the Raiders in the second round, so it would be better to have good notes on their first draft pick. Sure, they could trade in the first round and get what they want instead of the best player available.Pittsburgh Steelers First choice: 31Help wanted: OL, CB, DL. In the first round last year, the choice C Maurkice Pouncey Steelers served well as they reached the Super Bowl. But this loss exposed weaknesses in their secondary it may be difficult to resolve this issue at the end of the round. A decent cornerback might be around when they pick, leaving the line or be dealt with later. In both cases, the Steelers are getting younger.San Diego Chargers First choice: 18THHelp wanted: LB, DL, WR. After a forgettable project of class (in addition to RB Ryan Matthews) and season that ended with no playoff, the hope of a charger defensive talent-rich leads to a rebound in both areas. With five picks the first 89 San Diego can fill a lot of holes or move up to treat certain choices.Tennessee Titans First choice:  EighthHelp wanted: QB, DL, OL. New coach Mike Munchak's first order of business is replacing QB Vince Young and the Titans hope that a signal-caller impact as Jake Locker is still around when they pick. Tennessee might be better off trying to improve a defense 26-Rank, where Auburn DT Nick Fairley might fall into.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. 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