Draft needs team by team (NFC West)

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.

Arizona Cardinals

With all-world wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald the Cardinals thought they may have something special only to find there was no one to throw to him. The quarterback of the future just wasn’t ready to take the helm and the Cardinals struggled during the year, they are looking to find hope in this new season.

Immediate Needs: Quarterback, Tight End, Offensive Tackle, Offensive Guard, Outside Linebacker, Cornerback

Most Important: Quarterback, Offensive Guard, Cornerback

Top 2010 Free Agents: Faneca (OG), Watson (NT), Graham (P)

St. Louis Rams

The Rams battled through most of the season and newly drafted quarterback Sam Bradford really came into his own. With the beast that is Steven Jackson the running game has never been a problem it is on the defensive side of the ball where help is wanted. If Bradford plays like last season, the receiver position is one that needs filling.

Immediate Needs: Wide Receiver, Tight End, Offensive Guard, Defensive Tackle, Outside Linebacker, Strong Safety

Most Important: Wide Receiver, Outside Linebacker, Defensive Tackle

Top 2010 Free Agents: Goldberg (OT), Clayton (WR), Robinson (WR), Hovan (DT)

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San Francisco 49ers

The 49ers have gone through a face lift since last season with new coach Jim Harbaugh at the helm the team is looking to restore the glory back to the San Francisco name. On the defensive side of the ball Patrick Willis has continued to dominate but on the offensive they must find a quarterback to take the reigns and lead them to the promise land.

Immediate Needs: Wide Receiver, Center, Defensive Tackle, Outside Linebacker, Cornerback, Quarterback

Most Important: Quarterback, Center, Defensive Tackle, Outside Linebacker

Top 2010 Free Agents: Franklin (DT), Spikes (LB), Smith (QB), Lawson (LB)

Seattle Seahawks

Not the most flashy and not the cream of the crop but the Seahawks won the division last season and in stunning fashion defeated the defending champions in the playoffs. There are many questions with this team but in order to win the division again they must get better.

Immediate Needs: Quarterback, Running Back, Offensive Tackle, Offensive Guard, Center, Strong Safety

Most Important: Quarterback, Running Back, Offensive Guard, Center

Top 2010 Free Agents: Willis (OT), Hasselbeck (QB), Milloy (SS), Brock (DE), Locklear (OG), Hill (LB), Washington (RB)

By Sam Adams
Pro Football Fans Staff Writer