AFC East Team Needs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.