Buffalo Bills
Wide Receiver
Robert Woods and Stevie Johnson are good, but neither are elite. This offense and Quarterback EJ Manuel would really benefit from finding a true #1 caliber wide receiver. Getting Sammie Watkins at #8 would ideal, but if he's not there, Mike Evans would be a good fallback option. However with this being a very deep receiver class, they could wait.
Tight End
It's said that a tight end is a quarterback's best friend. Starter Scott Chandler isn't going to give you much in the passing game and the Bills would be wise to find a play maker at the position. Eric Ebron would be that dynamic player, but #8 could be too high. Somebody like CJ Fiedorowicz or Troy Niklas are day two possibilities.
Guard/Tackle
Last off-season the Bills lost Andy Levitre, but they never replaced him. Chris Williams was signed, but he's nothing more than a backup. Buffalo could either target a guard like David Yankey whose run blocking skills fit their offensive philosophy. Or they could take Jake Matthews, Greg Robinson or Taylor Lewan and move Cordy Glenn inside to guard.
Safety
Jarius Byrd leaving wasn't surprise, but now that he's gone it doesn't take away the sting. Da'Norris Searcy would be their starter, but he's a backup. Their first round pick isn't a spot to take a new safety, but they'll go after somebody in the middle rounds. Jimmie Ward from Northern Illinois or Stanford's Ed Reynolds would be good fits.
Outside Linebacker
Keith Rivers was just signed while Manny Lawson is serviceable. This isn't a huge need because those two veterans could hold it down for this season. However it would be good for the Bills to target somebody in the later rounds with upside. Kevin Pierre-Louis from Boston College tore up the Combine while Jonathan Brown from Illinois is an underrated.
Miami Dolphins
Guards
Fallout of the Martin/Incognito situation means the Dolphins need two new guards. Dallas Thomas could win one position, but they need to target somebody early. Zach Martin from Notre Dame is an intriguing player because he could play guard or tackle. If not, they could target somebody like Gabe Jackson (Mississippi State) or Cyril Richardson (Baylor) on day two.
Tight End
Coach Philbin came from Green Bay where the tight end was a focal point. Dustin Keller was signed last year but preseason knee injury ended his season. Taking Eric Ebron or Jace Amaro in the first round could help fill the Keller role. Otherwise the athletic Richard Rodgers from Cal in the third could be an option.
Fallout of the Martin/Incognito situation means the Dolphins need two new guards. Dallas Thomas could win one position, but they need to target somebody early. Zach Martin from Notre Dame is an intriguing player because he could play guard or tackle. If not, they could target somebody like Gabe Jackson (Mississippi State) or Cyril Richardson (Baylor) on day two.
Tight End
Coach Philbin came from Green Bay where the tight end was a focal point. Dustin Keller was signed last year but preseason knee injury ended his season. Taking Eric Ebron or Jace Amaro in the first round could help fill the Keller role. Otherwise the athletic Richard Rodgers from Cal in the third could be an option.
Right Tackle
The signing Brandon Albert really helps, but they still need one more tackle to be filled. If they don't take Zach Martin in the first round, they'll likely address the position in the middle rounds. Sentreal Henderson (Miami) would give them an athletic tackle with massive size. Or they could go with a sleeper in North Dakota State's Billy Turner.
The signing Brandon Albert really helps, but they still need one more tackle to be filled. If they don't take Zach Martin in the first round, they'll likely address the position in the middle rounds. Sentreal Henderson (Miami) would give them an athletic tackle with massive size. Or they could go with a sleeper in North Dakota State's Billy Turner.
Cornerback
Even with resigning of Brent Grimes and acquisition of Cortland Finnegan there is a need here. Finnegan hasn't played well in two years and there is little depth behind their two starters. Taking somebody in the back half of the draft could be a good idea. Players like Terrance Mitchell from Oregon or Ross Cockrell from Duke could be options.
Running Back
Lamar Miller was poised for a breakout year, but didn't produce. It's clear that the Dolphins coaching staff isn't sold on him and brought Knowshon Moreno in for competition. Moreno is in on a one year deal, so they could take always take somebody late. Wisconsin's James White or Arizona State's Marion Grice could be sixth or seventh round options.
Running Back
Lamar Miller was poised for a breakout year, but didn't produce. It's clear that the Dolphins coaching staff isn't sold on him and brought Knowshon Moreno in for competition. Moreno is in on a one year deal, so they could take always take somebody late. Wisconsin's James White or Arizona State's Marion Grice could be sixth or seventh round options.
New England Patriots
Tight End
When New England had two dynamic tight ends, their offense was unstoppable. With only Gronkowski, finding a tight end to complement him is a must. If Eric Ebron starts falling the Patriots has the ammo to trade up. However Jace Amaro (Texas Tech) in round one or Trey Burton (Florida) in the third might be more realistic.
When New England had two dynamic tight ends, their offense was unstoppable. With only Gronkowski, finding a tight end to complement him is a must. If Eric Ebron starts falling the Patriots has the ammo to trade up. However Jace Amaro (Texas Tech) in round one or Trey Burton (Florida) in the third might be more realistic.
Defensive Tackle
Aging All Pro Vince Wilfork is coming off an Achilles injury while also demanding a trade. Add in that there is little to no depth behind him and tackle should be a top priority. Notre Dame's Louis Nix is a perfect replacement for Wilfork at the end of round one, where Southern Miss Khyri Thorton is a late round option.
Center
A poor season by Ryan Wendell caused many issues in the passing game. He's a free agent and may be back on a short term deal, but this could be a chance to draft a center in the late rounds to be the eventual starter. Utah State's Tyler Larsen is underrated and his versatility would fit well with the Patriots.
Wide Receiver
Wide Receiver
It's amazing how well New England has done offensively without much talent at receiver. Newly signed Brandon LaFell and returning Danny Amendola is their best receiver, but he spends more time on the injury. Targeting players like Brandon Coleman (Rutgers) or Devin Street (Pittsburgh) to stretch the field could really open the offense up.
Strong Safety
With Adrian Wilson also coming off an Achilles injury and being on the wrong side of 30, he runs the risk of being released. Either way, finding a safety in the draft to challenge Wilson would be wise. Stanford's Ed Reynolds ability to play both safety positions could make him more attractive. Otherwise LSU's Craig Loston would be another option.
New York Jets
Wide Receiver
Say what you want about Geno Smith, but he had nobody to throw the ball to. The Jets really lacked weapons, so signing Eric Decker is a good start. However they still need to find a number one caliber receiver to pair with him. It's a deep receiver class, but getting Brandin Cooks in the first would be ideal.
Cornerback
Antonio Cromartie was cut because of his contract not because of talent. They desperately needs a corner but whiffed on Revis and other top free agents. Rex Ryan loves to put his corners on a island so that he can dial up the blitzes. TCU's Jason Verrett isn't the biggest corner, but his cover skills fit perfectly in this scheme.
Say what you want about Geno Smith, but he had nobody to throw the ball to. The Jets really lacked weapons, so signing Eric Decker is a good start. However they still need to find a number one caliber receiver to pair with him. It's a deep receiver class, but getting Brandin Cooks in the first would be ideal.
Cornerback
Antonio Cromartie was cut because of his contract not because of talent. They desperately needs a corner but whiffed on Revis and other top free agents. Rex Ryan loves to put his corners on a island so that he can dial up the blitzes. TCU's Jason Verrett isn't the biggest corner, but his cover skills fit perfectly in this scheme.
Tight End
The fact that the Jets were able to get good production out of Kellen Winslow last year was nothing short of amazing. Imagine what they could do if they were able to land North Carolina's Eric Ebron. Even if Ebron isn't there in the first, they could wait till the middle rounds to get somebody like Jacob Pederson from Wisconsin.
The fact that the Jets were able to get good production out of Kellen Winslow last year was nothing short of amazing. Imagine what they could do if they were able to land North Carolina's Eric Ebron. Even if Ebron isn't there in the first, they could wait till the middle rounds to get somebody like Jacob Pederson from Wisconsin.
Safety
When you're signing Ed Reed mid-season, your safety situation is terrible. Antonio Allen hasn't panned out at free safety and should be upgraded. There's a possibility of taking either Calvin Pryor or Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix in the first round, but could wait till the third or fourth to get somebody like Terrence Brooks (Florida State) or Jemea Thomas (Georgia Tech).
When you're signing Ed Reed mid-season, your safety situation is terrible. Antonio Allen hasn't panned out at free safety and should be upgraded. There's a possibility of taking either Calvin Pryor or Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix in the first round, but could wait till the third or fourth to get somebody like Terrence Brooks (Florida State) or Jemea Thomas (Georgia Tech).
Guard
Outside of D'Brickashaw Furguson and Nick Mangold the Jets line hasn't been very good, especially at guard. Brian Winters was thrown right into the fire and struggled, while Willie Colon is average at best. The Jets could target a player like Spencer Long (Nebraska) who was an All-American candidate before being injured.
Outside of D'Brickashaw Furguson and Nick Mangold the Jets line hasn't been very good, especially at guard. Brian Winters was thrown right into the fire and struggled, while Willie Colon is average at best. The Jets could target a player like Spencer Long (Nebraska) who was an All-American candidate before being injured.
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