Minnesota -- With Brad Johnson expected to be released, the Vikings will be in the market for a veteran quarterback to compete with the inexperienced Brooks Bollinger and Tavaris Jackson. Look for Minnesota to use its $23 million in anticipated cap room to pursue play-makers on offense, where receiver and tight end are obvious concerns. The club also could face a decision on safety Darren Sharper, who was replaced late in the team's regular-season finale.

Oakland -- The prize of owning the No. 1 draft pick should be used to address the Raiders' festering quarterback problems, and Notre Dame's Brady Quinn will be the name most often mentioned. But with just 12 offensive touchdowns scored in 2006, the offensive side of the ball has needs everywhere. If coach Art Shell returns for a second season, it'll be with a new offensive coordinator to replace John Shoop, who replaced Tom Walsh in November. Receiver Jerry Porter will be moved, and Randy Moss could follow him out the door.

Pittsburgh -- With the close of the Bill Cowher era expected any day now, the Steelers will have face their biggest offseason of change in 15 years. But the scope of the transition will be lessened if offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt or O-line coach Russ Grimm succeeds Cowher as is anticipated. The top personnel priorities will be improving an offensive line that got pushed around more than we're used to seeing, and jacking up a pass rush that disappeared at times in 2006.

San Francisco -- With that overtime upset at Denver, the 49ers finished the season looking like a team on its way up, but the piece of the puzzle still missing is a big-play receiver for quarterback Alex Smith to connect with. With almost $40 million of anticipated cap room, San Francisco should be able to find itself a pass-catcher in free agency. The defense is young and talented, but another pass-rush threat is needed in the front seven.

St. Louis -- The Rams reached respectability at 8-8 in 2006, but what they need to advance to the playoffs seems well-defined. The defensive line has to have a pass rusher to compliment end Leonard Little, and a run-stuffer at tackle is another necessity. On offense, extra receivers Kevin Curtis and Shaun McDonald are potential free agents and would need to be replaced if they do not return. Steven Jackson's season was a monster, but another back must be added given Stephen Davis's age and injury history.

Tampa Bay -- The Bucs quarterback situation will get the most attention from coach Jon Gruden. Though Chris Simms will return in 2007, he'll likely have competition for the starting job, whether it's added through the draft or in free agency. Tampa Bay owns four of the top 68 picks in the draft and has significant holes to fill at offensive tackle, and on defense, where the level of pass rush and play-making dropped precipitously this year after the unit finished No. 1 overall in 2005.

Tennessee -- The Titans could lose offensive coordinator Norm Chow to Arizona, which wants to interview him for its head coaching vacancy. Chow's work with rookie quarterback Vince Young was superb and losing him could represent a setback in Young's development. Also, general manager Floyd Reese's contract runs out in February, and there is no firm indication of his future status in light of Tennessee picking up coach Jeff Fisher's option for next season.

Washington -- Redskins coach Joe Gibbs has served notice that the franchise's way of doing thing is under review, and it's about time. Washington is considering the long overdue move of adding a general manager to oversee its personnel department, with an eye toward correcting the Redskins' penchant for making key mistakes in free agency. With Ladell Betts emerging as a No. 1 rushing option and signed to a long-term deal, Washington could choose to dangle Clinton Portis in trade talks.