Houston Texans: CB (9), 4-3 DT (8.5), FS (8.5), RB (8), WR (7.5), OG (7)
Defense. This team is a blur on offense, scoring well, but their defense can’t hold up their end of the bargain. Dunta Robinson will probably be gone in the offseason, and even if he isn’t this team needs CBs badly. A playmaking safety could help sure up this more than shaky secondary. At DT, Okoye could reach his blitzing potential with a run-stopper DT next to him. RB is an issue because of injuries and lack of a between-the-tackles RB. They could use a WR across from Andre Johnson, especially because Kevin Walter probably won’t be back for 2010.
Indianapolis Colts: DT (9.5), CB (8.5), OT (8.5), OG (8), LB (7.5), QB (6.5)
The Colts are an elite team now, but this may be their last year there. The O line is deteriorating, and the defense is a long way from being elite, or even good, itself. However, with 4 or five more great years left in their QB…blanking on his name…they can reload for a few years and then start rebuilding. They need to start with a DT. Too bad their didn’t have a bad year, they need Suh or McCoy. They need to stop the run very badly, and that is also hard to do because of their habit of waiting until the later rounds to draft average, small linebackers. A Playmaker there would help. Their two rookie CBs are actually doing very well, but the Tampa 2 helps CBs VERY much, so a CB is also a need. On offense, they need a stronger LT over Charlie Johnson, and Ryan Diem at RT has been weak too. DeVan is a weak starter at guard, and is part of the problem in the run game.
Jacksonville Jaguars: C (9), OG (9), QB (8.5), DE (pass) (8.5), S (8.5), WR (8), DT/DE (run) (7.5)
The Jags have an unusual problem, and that is they give up too much pressure in the middle of their line. They had great tackle play from their two rookies Monroe and Britton, but the inside was manhandled in both the pass and run game. Guard and center are their top needs, but you don’t see that position drafted highly, so they may wait till the 2nd or 3rd round for those needs. Instead, in the first, they will likely go WR or S. Defensive back is a VERY strong position this year, so they could wait on that too. A top WR may be the pick in the first round, and unless a playmaking DT or S is there to help transform that inconsistent defense. They have a need at DE, but
Tennessee Titans: DE (9), DT (8.5), WR (8.5), CB (8), OLB (7.5) C (7.5), OG (7.5)
No one seems to want to admit it, but the Titans lost a LOT when they lost Haynesworth. Their secondary went from the best in the league to number 28, and their top 5 run D was pedestrian. They also let Odom walk, and now they are left with their top two needs that could have been retained. They need to get pressure on QBs and stop the run. They could also use a corner to help Finnegan in the secondary. To finish out the defense, Keith Bulluck is old, and they need to replace him. The same goes for the G and C positions on offense, the time is now to replace them. Finally, I think a very real need for them is a DeSean Jackson-type player at WR to help stretch the field and help in the return game.
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