Draft needs team by team (NFC East)

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.

Dallas Cowboys

Not a very impressive record last season and many pressing needs but they look to rebound and with Tony Romo coming off a broken collarbone the Cowboys are hoping for a better result this season.

Immediate needs: Offensive Tackle, Offensive Guard, Defensive End, Strong Safety and Free Safety

Most important: Offensive Tackle, Defensive End, and Strong Safety

2010 top free agents: Sensabaugh (S), Spears (DE), Bowens (DE), Kosier (OG)

New York Giants

The Giants had a strong start out of the gate but really struggled in the end, with a few key losses in the division it made for a disappointing season. New York is looking to fill the vital needs and get back to the playoffs.

Immediate needs: Offensive Tackle, Outside Linebacker, Inside Linebacker, Defensive Tackle

Most important: Offensive Tackle and Inside Linebacker

2010 top free agents: Kiwanuka (OLB), Cofield (DT), Bulluck (OLB), and Grant (S)

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Philadelphia Eagles

With the emergence of Michael Vick at the quarterback position and the speed displayed by the receiving corps the Eagles looked like the team to beat only to come up short to the eventual Super Bowl champs. The future does look bright for Philadelphia, if they can make the right moves in the draft.

Immediate needs: Offensive Tackle, Offensive Guard, Outside Linebacker, Strong Safety, Cornerback

Most important: Offensive Guard and Outside Linebacker

2010 top free agents: Akers (K), Sims (LB), Jean-Gilles (OG), Mikell (SS), Patterson (CB)

Washington Redskins

A comedy of errors this season, from the drama on the field to off the field antics the Redskins never really found what they were looking for in the 2010 season.

Immediate needs: Quarterback, Wide Receiver, Offensive Tackle, Offensive Guard, Center, Defensive End, Cornerback, and Inside Linebacker

Most Important: Quarterback, Wide Receiver, Offensive Guard, Cornerback

2010 top free agents: Brown (OT), Hall (CB), Rabach (C), Rogers (CB), Golston (DE)

Moss (WR), Grossman (QB)

By Sam Adams
Pro Football Fans Staff Writer