Draft needs team by team (AFC South)

Everyone knows that the draft for many teams is very important, not only does it address certain key needs it also can set the stage to acquire a franchise player. Now as we have seen in the past there are many touted as ‘can’t miss prospects’ but they end up missing and many that fly under the radar and become solid players for a very long time. The key for many teams will be filling obvious needs that could eventually send them to the Super Bowl championship. Needless to say, this is not an easy task but what we want to do in these articles is to setup the immediate team needs and possible free agents for each. With the lockout in place, it could be a tough time for many players and teams but this could be an important time to find the missing piece of the puzzle that will lead to the big prize.

Houston Texans

The Texans have one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL, with the likes of Schaub and Johnson they can put up points at anytime. Where they will be looking for most help will be on the defensive side of the ball.

Immediate Needs: Tight End, Defensive Tackle, Strong Safety, Free Safety, Cornerback

Most Important: Tight End, Free Safety, Strong Safety

Top 2010 Free Agents: Pollard (S), Daniels (TE), Ward (RB), Leach (FB), Cody (DT)

Indianapolis Colts

The Colts with Peyton Manning at the helm did wonders despite the injury bug that hit the team early on. The Colts still have a top notch offense but they will be looking to protect their most valuable player in Manning. So look for the Colts to go O-Line early.

Immediate Needs: Offensive Tackle, Offensive Guard, Defensive Tackle, Strong Safety, Running Back

Most Important: Offensive Tackle, Offensive Guard, Defensive Tackle, Strong Safety

Top 2010 Free Agents: Mathis (DE), Vinatieri (K), Johnson (OT), Addai (RB)

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Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jaguars found a pleasant surprise in the receiving game (Mike Sims-Walker and Marcedes Lewis) to go with the battering ram running style of MJD. The Jags looked poised to take the division but a late season collapse squashed that hope, they must get better on the defensive side of the ball.

Immediate Needs: Quarterback, Tight End, Defensive End, Linebacker, Strong Safety, Free Safety

Most Important: Quarterback, Tight End, Strong Safety

Top 2010 Free Agents: Lewis (TE), Considine (S), Morrison (LB)

Tennessee Titans

With much on the field and locker room drama, the Titans never lived up to expectations even with acquiring Randy Moss. With no answer at quarterback the Titans will be looking to fill the void.

Immediate Needs: Quarterback, Offensive Guard, Linebacker, Cornerback

Most Important: Quarterback, Linebacker, Offensive Guard

Top 2010 Free Agents: Thornton (LB), Tulloch (LB), Ball (DE), Harris (G), Collins (QB), Babin (DE), Moss (WR)

By Sam Adams
Pro Football Fans Staff Writer