AFC North

Baltimore Ravens: CB (9) x2, WR (8.75), OG (7), FS (7) Depth for aging defense (7)

The Ravens are in a similar position as the Dolphins. Their defense is getting old, and they need a WR to make their offense stronger. Their D-line has a collective age of over a century, so it’s time to fix that. They are also VERY thin at CB, although Webb has been a pleasant surprise, and may need safety help based on Reed’s health, so look for them to load up on secondary this year. An eventual replacement for Ray-Ray could be on the way too. McClain looks the part, but won’t be there when the Raven’s pick. On the offensive side, Flacco needs help. Heap has been barely serviceable, and Mason is a good WR, but is starting to look like John Clayton. They need a couple new WRs and maybe a pass-catching TE to help Flacco progress. Word is that Gaither (LT) may walk in FA, so look for them to find a starting OT too.

Cincinnati Bengals: S (9), DE (8.5), WR speed(8), DT (8), SLB (8), OT (8), TE (8)

The Bengals are a solid team, but they are in need of play-makers on both sides of the ball. The Saints have shown us the importance of such players, and the league will take notice. For this reason, don’t expect Berry to be on the board long come April. They need a deep safety to make some plays, and a speedy WR at the other end to help take some heat off of their possession guy Chad Ochocinco. The Jets showed the Bengals how 1 dimensional their offense is when Revis shut down 85, and that’s a shame, because I think the Bengals are better than that. Otherwise, a few defensive positions like SLB and DT could use an upgrade.

Cleveland Browns: WR (9), S (8.75), CB (8.75), QB (8.5), 3-4 OLB (8.5), TE (8), (R)OT (8), 3-4 DE (8), 3-4 ILB (7.5)

I was confused when the Browns moved up to get Brady Quinn. They weren’t good to start, and gave up a lot to get there. Probably because he could be a poster boy, but still, now they have a lot of money at a position of need. Never helpful. Maybe he would be better though, if they fixed their biggest problem at WR. When they had Braylon it was their top need, now he’s gone, and it’s just an exaggerated need. After QB and WR, they need a playmaker (or two) in the defensive backfield. Harrrison has been great, but do they keep him? If not, RB is another huge need. That, along with a run stopping 3-4 NT and a supporting 3-4 OLB (could use an ILB next to D’Qwell Jackson), and pressure will be easier to create, and then turnovers will roll in. More points on offense, more turnovers on D, they might win 5 games again next year.

Pittsburgh Steelers: FS (9.5), OT (9) x2, CB (8.5), OG (8), 3-4 NT (7), D-line/LB depth for aging vets (7)

Offensive line. I should leave it at that, but I’ll include help at safety and corner. Get those three things this offseason, and this team is great again next season. I say next season because if they don’t start to bring in young talent at LB and on the D line, their defense will be terrible in about 2 years. They also need a reload in the secondary, as they got burned by the pass all year. A couple new corners and a safety will help too. A VERY good team in some aspects, and a plain bad one in the secondary and offensive line.