AFC East Team Needs

Now that NFL Draft is less than two weeks away it's a great time to see what positions each team will be looking to fill come draft day. Today I'll start off with the AFC East.

Buffalo Bills

1. Left Tackle

After giving QB Ryan Fitzpatrick a big contract last year, they have to protect their investment. Last year's starter Demetrius Bell signed this off-season with the Eagles, so this makes this position their top priority. If Kalil starts to slip the Bills could look to move up, but more likely they'll have to settle for Riley Reiff or try and trade back for Cordy Glenn.

2. Outside Linebacker

Now that the Bills will be moving back to the 4-3 they need to regroup their linebacking core. They seem set at MLB with Kelvin Sheppard, but on the outside there are questions. Both Kirk Morrison and Nick Barnett could be improved upon. Look for them to target somebody in the middle rounds. Lavonte David, Zach Brown, and Keenan Robinson could all be options.

3. Wide Receiver

Stevie Johnson is a good WR, but besides him there isn't very much. In an effort to help improve this offense they could really stand to add a quality #2. If they don't take a LT at #10 they could go after Michael Floyd or go with somebody like Alshon Jeffery, Muhamad Sanu, or Rueben Randle in the 2nd round.

Miami Dolphins

1. Quarterback

Matt Moore played pretty well last year after taking over for an injuried Chad Henne. He very well could be the starter next year, but isn't the future. The Dolphins failed to bring in anybody this off-season, so they'll have to rely on the draft to get somebody. Right now they are the favorite to get Ryan Tannehill and could either take him at #8 or move up to ensure they get him.

2. Wide Receiver

Last year Brandon Marshall was their only starting worthy WR. Then the Dolphins go out and trade him to the Bears for two 3rd round picks. Now they are left with Devin Bess and Brian Hartline. Neither of them should be a NFL starter. If QB wasn't so big of a need they could take WR Michael Floyd at #8, but will likely have to take somebody in the 2nd or 3rd round.

3. Right Tackle

Whoever thought that Marco Columbo (who was cut by the Cowboys) being their starting RT should not have a job anymore. It's safe to say they need an upgrade. Miami signed Artis Hicks, but they still need more. Bobbie Massie would be a very good player here. They probably need to get him in the 2nd round if they want him.

New England Patriots

1. Pass Rusher

New England hasn't had a top pass rusher since Willie McGinnest. That was a long time ago. It's also the last time they won a Super Bowl. Now will they draft one? Probably not, but it's their top need. They have 2 picks in each of the first three rounds and will probably move up and down to get the players they want. They could move up to get a Courtney Upshaw who could be sliding. But players like Chandler Jones, Nick Perry, Whitney Mercilus, and Vinny Curry all fit their scheme.

2. Defensive End

Kyle Love and Gerrald Warren aren't starting DE's in this league anymore. They signed Jonathan Fanene, but they need much more. Luckily the end of the 1st round is chalk full of quality DT's that should be able to move to the 5 technique spot. Two guys to really watch out for are Micheal Brockers and Devon Still. Both are perfect fits.

3. Defensive Backs

It's a great story how the Patriots are able to move offensive players to defensive back. However it's not a great idea to rely on that too much. New England needs both cornerbacks and safeties. This safety class is pretty weak, but they should be able to get somebody at CB. Stephon Gilmore and Dre Kirkpatrick could be options in the 1st round, but Alfonzo Dennard in the 2nd round would be a great value.

New York Jets

1. Rush Linebacker

When Aaron Maybin is your best pass rusher, there is a big problem. This should be a top priority for the Jets in the draft. They are in a good spot in the middle of the first round to be able to get somebody. They'll likely get their choice of Courtney Upshaw, Chandler Jones, and Whitney Mercilus.

2. Offensive Line

D'Brickashaw Furgeson and Nick Mangold are very good, but the other three spots are in need of improvement. The Jets have brought in Tony Sparano to be their new OC and will be moving away from the Zone Blocking Scheme and moving towards a Power Man scheme. This means they don't have to be as picky for offensive lineman. Somebody like Keleche Osemele, Mitchell Schwartz, Bobby Massie, or Kevin Zeitler would all be options in the middle rounds.

3. Wide Receiver

I still don't know why the Jets decided to get rid of Braylon Edwards and Jericho Cotchery for Derrick Mason and Plaxico Burris. Both have been huge disappoints and won't be back. Now the Jets have to find somebody to complement Santonio Holmes. If they don't go OLB at #16 they could snatch up Michael Floyd. But more than likely will wait till the middle rounds. Rueben Randle or Alshon Jeffery would be a good complement to Holmes.