April 25th, 2009 12:07pm PST
DRAFT DAY IS HERE!!
NFL Draft Preview:
THE COUNTDOWN IS OVER!
On The Ticker: 11 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: Houtson Texans....
What They Need: With the Number 15 pick in the 2009 NFL draft, the Texans will be looking to fill their needs on the defensive side of the ball. 2008 the team clearly showed they have playmakers on the offense with; WR Andre Johnson, RB Steve Slaton, and TE Owen Daniels. Where the team fell short last season was on the defense (ranked 27th in scoring). In 2006 Kubiak went with DL Mario Williams as the overall number one pick, this season he'll be looking for a stud defensive back and playmaking linebacker to compliment Williams and company.
On The Ticker: 10 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: San Diego Charger....
What They Need: The Chargers will be on the big board with the 16th overall pick in this year's draft. With so many injuries to their defense last season, especially at the linebacker position, this will be an immediate area of focus. Merriman is in a contract year and coming off surgery. The team could look for a young stud linebacker to play behind an otherwise talented group or search for some help at the receiver position. WR Vincent Jackson stepped up his play in 2008, but there was still too much inconsistency at the position. Even though LaDanian Tomlinson is going to be on board in 2009 as the team's starting running back, the team will still have to address the position for the future.
On The Ticker: 9 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: New York Jets....
What They Need: Although the team has appeared steadfast with it's position to roll with Kellen Clemens or Brett Ratliff as their starter in 2008, with their number 17 draft pick this year, the team could look to make a move and trade up to address a position (QB) that clearly needs help. They also need to look at the receiver position with the departure of Laveranues Coles. Expect the team to possibly be one of those teams to shake things up early in this year's draft, by trying to move up or trading down to acquire more mid-to-late round picks.
On The Ticker: 8 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: Denver Broncos....
What They Need: The Broncos will enter the "big board" for the second time with the 18th overall pick. If the teams holds steady and does not try anything crazy, they will follow their number 12 pick with another defensive selection here. There's no hiding the team's biggest deficiency last season, their defense. They were especially awful against the run, so finding a big man in the middle to clog things up will be a top priority. The
On The Ticker: 7 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: Tampa Bay Buccaneers....
What They Need: With the 19th pick the Bucs will be looking to fill needs at the LB position and could even consider taking a QB.
On The Ticker: 6 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: Detriot Lions....
What They Need: Having basically auctioned off their future on the arm of Matthew Stafford, the Lions should be looking to protect their big investment with an offensive lineman. Even at 20, they could still have a shot at one of the top five or six OL.
On The Ticker: 5 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: Philadelphia Eagles....
What They Need: The Eagles will have one of the more interesting positions in the draft, although we may not have to wait to til the 21st spot to see them make a move. The team needs more playmakers on offense to help Donovan. In the one year the team made a run to the Super Bowl, they had Terrell Owens. They have a similar nucleus on offense as their 2003 Super Bowl team, but are just missing that big playmaker. many think the Eagles should make a move for WR Anquan Boldin and I would have to agree. If this move does not pan out, they will likely look at a RB to help Westbrook or a stud linebacker.
On The Ticker: 4 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: Minnesota Vikings....
What They Need: The Vikings missed out on the T.J lottery, but with the 22nd pick they could still look for some talent at the WR position. The team will also need to consider a stud offensive tackle, if one of the top prospects should reach this far. They also have holes in the secondary that will need to be filled.
On The Ticker: 3 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: New England Patriots....
What They Need: It's never easy to figure out just what Belichik is going to do, but with Maroney playing fragile in 2008 this could be an area of consideration early, maybe a Chirs Wells. A backup quarterback will be addressed, but not likely until late in the draft, with their early picks, the Patriots could also target another stud linebacker to join the likes of Jerod Mayo.
On The Ticker: 2 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: Atlanta Falcons....
What They Need: The Falcons enjoyed a huge turnaround in 2008 and with the recent acquisition of Tony Gonzales at tight end, thier offense could be one of the best in the NFC this coming season. Expect the Falcons to turn most of their focus in this year's draft on the defense.With losses at the lineback position, expect the team's brass to target this position early.
On The Ticker: 1 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: Miami Dolphins....
What They Need: The Dolphins made a huge improvement in 2008, thanks to creative play-calling and a good defense. The defense will need some help on the edges in 2009 and Pennington still needs a go-to receiver.
The Rest of the 1st round draft order...
Pick - Team name
26. Baltimore....the Raven will be looking for more help at WR and on the offensive line.
27. Indianapolis....the Colts will be in search of playmakers on the defensive side of the ball to plug up their soft middle.
28. Buffalo....the Bills will likely use their second pick in the first round to address their need on the defense.
29. New York....the Giants could be a player in a first day, first round trade using this pick to acquire a needed WR.
30. Tennessee....the Titans are still deficient at the WR position and should still be able to find some talent even at 30.
31. Arizona.....the Cardinals could be active on day moving up the board if a deal goes down for Boldin. The Cards need help at RB.
32. Pittsburgh....all may seem well and good for the Super Bowl champs, but a talented defensive back could be the tall order for the first day.
Check back soon as the Draft is up next!!
THE COUNTDOWN IS OVER!
On The Ticker: 11 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: Houtson Texans....
What They Need: With the Number 15 pick in the 2009 NFL draft, the Texans will be looking to fill their needs on the defensive side of the ball. 2008 the team clearly showed they have playmakers on the offense with; WR Andre Johnson, RB Steve Slaton, and TE Owen Daniels. Where the team fell short last season was on the defense (ranked 27th in scoring). In 2006 Kubiak went with DL Mario Williams as the overall number one pick, this season he'll be looking for a stud defensive back and playmaking linebacker to compliment Williams and company.
On The Ticker: 10 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: San Diego Charger....
What They Need: The Chargers will be on the big board with the 16th overall pick in this year's draft. With so many injuries to their defense last season, especially at the linebacker position, this will be an immediate area of focus. Merriman is in a contract year and coming off surgery. The team could look for a young stud linebacker to play behind an otherwise talented group or search for some help at the receiver position. WR Vincent Jackson stepped up his play in 2008, but there was still too much inconsistency at the position. Even though LaDanian Tomlinson is going to be on board in 2009 as the team's starting running back, the team will still have to address the position for the future.
On The Ticker: 9 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: New York Jets....
What They Need: Although the team has appeared steadfast with it's position to roll with Kellen Clemens or Brett Ratliff as their starter in 2008, with their number 17 draft pick this year, the team could look to make a move and trade up to address a position (QB) that clearly needs help. They also need to look at the receiver position with the departure of Laveranues Coles. Expect the team to possibly be one of those teams to shake things up early in this year's draft, by trying to move up or trading down to acquire more mid-to-late round picks.
On The Ticker: 8 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: Denver Broncos....
What They Need: The Broncos will enter the "big board" for the second time with the 18th overall pick. If the teams holds steady and does not try anything crazy, they will follow their number 12 pick with another defensive selection here. There's no hiding the team's biggest deficiency last season, their defense. They were especially awful against the run, so finding a big man in the middle to clog things up will be a top priority. The
On The Ticker: 7 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: Tampa Bay Buccaneers....
What They Need: With the 19th pick the Bucs will be looking to fill needs at the LB position and could even consider taking a QB.
On The Ticker: 6 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: Detriot Lions....
What They Need: Having basically auctioned off their future on the arm of Matthew Stafford, the Lions should be looking to protect their big investment with an offensive lineman. Even at 20, they could still have a shot at one of the top five or six OL.
On The Ticker: 5 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: Philadelphia Eagles....
What They Need: The Eagles will have one of the more interesting positions in the draft, although we may not have to wait to til the 21st spot to see them make a move. The team needs more playmakers on offense to help Donovan. In the one year the team made a run to the Super Bowl, they had Terrell Owens. They have a similar nucleus on offense as their 2003 Super Bowl team, but are just missing that big playmaker. many think the Eagles should make a move for WR Anquan Boldin and I would have to agree. If this move does not pan out, they will likely look at a RB to help Westbrook or a stud linebacker.
On The Ticker: 4 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: Minnesota Vikings....
What They Need: The Vikings missed out on the T.J lottery, but with the 22nd pick they could still look for some talent at the WR position. The team will also need to consider a stud offensive tackle, if one of the top prospects should reach this far. They also have holes in the secondary that will need to be filled.
On The Ticker: 3 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: New England Patriots....
What They Need: It's never easy to figure out just what Belichik is going to do, but with Maroney playing fragile in 2008 this could be an area of consideration early, maybe a Chirs Wells. A backup quarterback will be addressed, but not likely until late in the draft, with their early picks, the Patriots could also target another stud linebacker to join the likes of Jerod Mayo.
On The Ticker: 2 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: Atlanta Falcons....
What They Need: The Falcons enjoyed a huge turnaround in 2008 and with the recent acquisition of Tony Gonzales at tight end, thier offense could be one of the best in the NFC this coming season. Expect the Falcons to turn most of their focus in this year's draft on the defense.With losses at the lineback position, expect the team's brass to target this position early.
On The Ticker: 1 Days left to the Draft
On the Board: Miami Dolphins....
What They Need: The Dolphins made a huge improvement in 2008, thanks to creative play-calling and a good defense. The defense will need some help on the edges in 2009 and Pennington still needs a go-to receiver.
The Rest of the 1st round draft order...
Pick - Team name
26. Baltimore....the Raven will be looking for more help at WR and on the offensive line.
27. Indianapolis....the Colts will be in search of playmakers on the defensive side of the ball to plug up their soft middle.
28. Buffalo....the Bills will likely use their second pick in the first round to address their need on the defense.
29. New York....the Giants could be a player in a first day, first round trade using this pick to acquire a needed WR.
30. Tennessee....the Titans are still deficient at the WR position and should still be able to find some talent even at 30.
31. Arizona.....the Cardinals could be active on day moving up the board if a deal goes down for Boldin. The Cards need help at RB.
32. Pittsburgh....all may seem well and good for the Super Bowl champs, but a talented defensive back could be the tall order for the first day.
Check back soon as the Draft is up next!!
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