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football War Room signup NFL TEAM NEEDS
(An Early Look at What Teams Might Be Looking For In the Off-Season)


NFC


AFC


Arizona RB-OT-WR-DS
Run game is non-existent...Cardinals need big back that can control run game... speed WR with big play capabilities & quality OT are their key needs...could add depth on Def
Atlanta QB-OT-DT-WR
Dan Reeves inherited a team that has alot of needs...QB is major issue...DL had a good year but another speed rusher would help, also WR & TE...every pos. is need.
Carolina DE-DT-ILB-QB
Panthers are old on def...especially in front 7...need several new bodies & must also upgrade OL...an aging team, but will draft well...QB may have to be discussed.
Chicago QB-DE-DT-RB
Where do you start...QB is obvious need but can they afford to cut Mirer? (cap implications)...need help at WR & better prod at DL & secondary...AA & speed? Bad match-up team.
Dallas DE-WR-OG-QB
Proud team is fading...OL is old & at least 2 young bodies are needed...also a big play WR, better size on DL & depth at LB...lots of needs...QB of future?
Detroit OT-OLB-WR-OLB
Rebuilding defense that is starting to come around...still looking for big play OLB & must add depth at OL...ROT is sore spot & could use a speed WR to contribute in nickle.
Green Bay DE-DS-DT-OLB
Defense is starting to show signs of age, especially up front & secondary is solid, but getting old (DS)...help can be added on OL & at OLB...injuries & age are a factor.
Minnesota DT-DC-DS-WR
DT was not addressed in off season and it haunted Vikes all year...need big run stopper & also cover DC in "big hitter" secondary...could still use 3rd WR in nickle...add depth.
New Orleans QB-RB-WR-DL
Saints must upgrade AA & overall team speed...terrible match- up team...could use big play WR...who is future QB? need help ON Def (especially front 7) that played well in 97.
NY Giants OC-WR-TE-RB
RB Barber & WR Hilliard are future stars, but Giants still need more firepower...may need new OC & a "receiving" TE would expand offense.
Philadelphia WR-DT-OT-RB
Eagles still need help on OL after several ? #1 picks over the years...a big play WR would be nice along with better size at DT... SS is big need and also a cover DC... FA losses at RB?
St. Louis OG-OLB-DE-RB
Rams have struggled on offense but young players may be given more time to develop...Def could use pass rusher & OLB help & big body at DT to stop run... franchise RB?
San Francisco OT-OLB-DS-DC
Although they are playing well, the OL still needs upgrading, with at least 1 OT & maybe an OG...young m/m cover guys are need in secondary, a speed WR & a complete OLB.
Tampa Bay DC-WR-OL-QB
Bucs are building young nucleus of talent, but still have a ways to go...another big play WR would be nice along with secondary help...speed rusher? backup QB?
Washington DT-RB-DE-OT
Skins are aging on OL & def front 4 can't stop anybody... also RB Terry Allen is near the end & WR Westbrook is always hurt...alot of needs for a decent team.


Baltimore DC-RB-DT-OG
Ravens working to rebuild defense, but a long way to go... must continue to upgrade DL & secondary to improve coverage matchups...franchise RB?
Buffalo QB-OG-OT-TE
Team starting to show age, especially on defense...need m/m cover DC (Burris to DS?) must add another WR & OL and begin to rebuild at DL & ILB...return specialist? franchise QB?
Cincinnati LOT-DC-OLB-ILB
Decent talent but too many underachievers...need help on OL & a solid pass rusher...secondary is thin & a RS is needed... better talent than prod indicates...need more speed at OLB
Denver DT-DS-DE-LOT
Veteran team has a short window of opportunity...another big DT run stuffer would help & DS could be addressed, otherwise, add depth & stay healthy.
Indianapolis QB-DE-WR-OG
Colts have been horrible on OL, but struggling young rookies (Glenn-Meadows) will improve...need franchise QB to build around & help is needed in secondary...better pass rush?
Jacksonville DC-DE-WR-OC
Not alot of glaring needs...a pass rusher to go w/ Brackens would help as would a WR with speed & always looking for cover DC... OC may now be problem.
Kansas City OT-DL-DC-WR
Patchwork lineup has played well, but there are holes to fill... OT has problems & DL has overachiever...must bulk up at DL... some matchup problems...better prod than talent level.
Miami OG-DE-DS-WR
Jimmy Johnson continues his rebuilding program...OL is struggling...need better prod. from DL & another big play WR... will add athletes & speed...pass rush & pass pro?
New England DT-WR-LB (nickle)-OL
Pats are a pretty solid team...a pass rusher would help, along with an inside DT banger...secondary can always use cover guys...Def depth? cover DLB & depth at WR?
NY Jets OT-DT-DB-QB
The Jets are dramatically improved, but still have several needs... OT is aging position & the DC are decent, but small...must improve flex in cover skills & matchups...34 def?
Oakland DC-LOT-DS-OG
Raiders are old in secondary & can't play their m/m coverage as well as they would like...need big play LB & solid LOT...alot of age & huge salary cap problems on this roster.
Pittsburgh OLB-DE-DC-PT
The Steelers continue to play well despite FA defections...DL has been addressed but still needs upgrading...OLB are not making plays & pass rush must improve.
San Diego QB-RB-DE-OL
Chargers have struggled on offense & could use a big time RB in new scheme ..no depth at WR & OL has struggled...could also use quality pass rusher...where is the franchise QB?
Seattle WR-OLB-QB-OG
Ageless Warren Moon has saved Seahawks, but a big play WR to compliment Joey Galloway would help...DS can hit but not great cover skills...pass rush DE? Is QB Kitna the future?
Tennessee DL-WR-DT-DS
The Oilers have struggled on defense in their '46' blitz package & could desperately use a cover DC, along with a pass rusher & big play LB...need better m/m matchup players.



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