A breakdown of the needs of every team heading into the NFL draft, which starts tonight at Radio City Music Hall:
NFC EAST
COWBOYS: OL, S, CB
Which was more atrocious last year: The offensive line or the secondary? Jason Garrett needs help on both units if he’s to succeed.
EAGLES: CB, OT, DE
As good as he is, All-Pro defensive back Asante Samuel can’t cover everyone.
GIANTS: OL, LB, RB
Age and injuries have taken their toll on a once-proud offensive line. Also need impact talent at linebacker.
REDSKINS: QB, RB, NT
Hardly been a smooth transition in D.C. Huge holes mean Mike Shanahan has a mountainous task still ahead.
NFC NORTH
BEARS: OL, DT, RB
If the Bears don’t get some offensive line help, QB Jay Cutler will really have a reason to sit out.
LIONS: OLB, CB, S
Jim Schwartz, a former defensive coordinator, still has much to do on that side of the ball.
PACKERS: RB, OT, WR
They are defending champs, but the talent level on offense needs to rise to the quality of QB Aaron Rodgers.
VIKINGS: QB, S, WR
Donovan McNabb looks like he’ll be the 2011 starter at QB, but the future needs addressing, too.
NFC SOUTH
BUCCANEERS: DE, LB, OL
Tampa Bay was one of the great surprises of 2010, but they mustered just 26 sacks last season.
FALCONS: WR, DE, RB
Pass-catchers a must because Roddy White can’t do it all by himself for QB Matt Ryan.
PANTHERS: QB, DT, TE
Questions abound about Cam Newton, but a team couldn’t possibly need a quarterback more than Carolina.
SAINTS: DT, LB, S
The defensive interior looked thin and very soft last season as the Saints failed in quest to repeat as champs.
NFC WEST
49ERS: QB, CB, OLB
No team — by a mile — has a bigger hole at quarterback, but they can’t afford to make another Alex Smith mistake.
CARDINALS: QB, ILB, OLB
Arizona isn’t ready to trust Fordham product John Skelton just yet at quarterback, but could wait until free agency to get a veteran.
RAMS: WR, S, RB
Someone to stretch the field for quarterback Sam Bradford is mandatory.
SEAHAWKS: DE, WR, CB
Seattle relied far too much on the blitz; capable pass-rusher wanted.
AFC EAST
BILLS: QB, NT, LB
Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is gutsy, but nothing more than a highly educated stopgap. Can’t afford to mess up this opportunity.
DOLPHINS: QB, C, WR
Miami had to put out an APB on quarterback Chad Henne’s game last year.
JETS: OLB, DE, CB
An impact pass rusher would look mighty good here, and don’t put it past GM Mike Tannebaum to make the moves to get one.
PATRIOTS: OL, WR, LB
Bill Belichick has stockpiled six picks in first three rounds (including two in first) and that means protection and a deep threat for QB Tom Brady.
AFC NORTH
BENGALS: QB, WR, S
It may be painful, but Cincy should accept reality and look for Carson Palmer’s QB replacement.
BROWNS: WR, DE, OLB
QB Colt McCoy, a third-round steal last year, looks like a keeper. Give this man some targets! Hello, Julio Jones? A.J. Green?
RAVENS: LT, WR, DE
The Ravens should be looking for an upgrade because Michael Oher owns “The Blind Side” only in the movies.
STEELERS: OL, CB, DL
Aside from center Maurkice Pouncey, offensive line was a train wreck.
AFC SOUTH
COLTS: OL, WR, CB, S
Indy has to get Reggie Wayne some help that can also stay on the field.
JAGUARS: DE, LB, S
If Jack Del Rio is supposedly such a defensive coach, why does the defense need so much help?
TEXANS: CB, NT, S
The league’s worst defense — by far — will be addressed. Repeatedly.
TITANS: QB, DT, LB
Jeff Fisher’s gone, and now is the time to atone for the Vince Young mistake at QB.
AFC WEST
BRONCOS: DT, ILB, S
New coach John Fox has no choice but to put a premium on defense.
CHARGERS: DE, LB, S
Despite No. 1 overall ranking in defense, holes need to be filled as Chargers don’t have a game-changer.
CHIEFS: OL, WR, NT
Kansas City’s offensive line’s interior is ancient, and playmakers are in short supply.
RAIDERS: CB, OL, TE
All-world DB Nnamdi Asomugha’s likely departure will leave a gigantic hole at cornerback for team on the come.
