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2021 Team Needs. Team Needs are compiled and ordered by the frequency in which they appear in a mock draft for a specific team. The 2021 NFL team needs chart is our projection for the top positional needs for all 32 teams for the upcoming NFL Draft.
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- ARIZONA CARDINALS: CB, TE, DI. Arizona significantly bolstered the pass-rush this offseason by swooping in and signing J.J. Watt after his release from Houston.
- ATLANTA FALCONS: CB, S, EDGE. It’s reasonable to say that Atlanta’s secondary was a liability last season — they ranked fifth-to-last among the 32 secondaries in coverage grade and gave up more 20-plus-yard pass plays than any other group in the league.
- BALTIMORE RAVENS: WR, OT, EDGE. The Ravens’ wide receiver group finished among the five lowest-graded units in the NFL in 2020. After Marquise Brown, the best wide receiver the Ravens have on the roster is either Miles Boykin or Devin Duvernay, both of whom have a career receiving grade just above 60.0.
- BUFFALO BILLS: DL, CB. Buffalo may be one of the most well-rounded teams in the league, but their defensive front is on shaky ground. This is specifically true against the run, as their interior defensive line and edge defenders combined for a run-defense grade that ranked fourth-to-last in the NFL.
- Arizona Cardinals: Wide Receiver, Tight End, Interior Defensive Line
- Atlanta Falcons: Cornerback, Safety, Edge Defender
- Baltimore Ravens: Wide Receiver, Interior Offensive Line, Safety
- Buffalo Bills: Offensive Tackle, Cornerback, Interior Defensive Line
- Carolina Panthers: Linebacker, Offensive Line, Tight End
- Chicago Bears: Quarterback, Offensive Line, Wide Receiver
- Cincinnati Bengals: Interior Offensive Line, Offensive Tackle, Cornerback
- Cleveland Browns: Safety, Linebacker, Interior Defensive Line
- Dallas Cowboys: Interior Defensive Line, Safety, Offensive Tackle
- Denver Broncos: Quarterback, Cornerback, Interior Defender
With just over $12 million in cap space even after the J.J. Watt deal, Arizona can make some plays in free agency. The Cardinals are in luck no matter where they turn with the wide receiver talent that should be available. Even a mid-tier guy like Breshad Perrimancould pay massive dividends via free agency. That’s not as much the case with the tigh...
This is not the Falcons' year to be players in the free agency market. As it stands, they’re still nearly $20 million over the cap. If there is a silver lining, though, it’s that corner, safety and edge defender all have value into Day 2. That won’t be where the Falcons go with the No. 4 overall pick, but if they trade down, Virginia Tech’s Caleb F...
One could very easily add edge defender to this list, as well, with Matthew Judon, Yannick Ngakoue, Pernell McPhee and Tyus Bowser set to hit the market. But with the way Baltimore has found and developed edge talent, they could choose to prioritize weapons for Lamar Jacksonin free agency. They’re unlikely to be involved in the top trio of Chris Go...
After years of plugging through mid-tier free agents, this might be the Bills' offseason to relax. With only $1.9 million in cap space currently, their free agency period could be as simple as retaining tackle Daryl Williams and linebacker Matt Milano. In the draft, the Bills seem to be in prime position to upgrade at either guard or cornerback. Ok...
With Taylor Moton recently getting the franchise tag, the Panthers will be low on cap space unless they work out a long-term deal with him. Of the above needs, the only pressing one is offensive line becausethe Panthers will almost assuredly be involved in this year’s quarterback class. Maybe they can lure Russell Okungback to town with the price o...
The Bears fall in that no man’s land of lacking cap space and draft capital to make their desired moves. Ultimately, I expect them to be in the budget free agent/trade quarterback market because 1) they have -$7 million in cap space, and 2) Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy need to win now. That means Cam Newton, Jameis Winston, Sam Darnold and Jimmy Garoppo...
The blue-chip offensive line talent that the Bengals were thought to be in play for is all of a sudden drying up after franchise tags. However, spray and pray could be a better strategy for a line with multiple holes than signing a guard — such as Joe Thuneyfrom New England. I’d rather the Bengals prioritize their home-grown talent for big-money de...
While everyone keeps penciling in a linebacker to the Browns in the draft, it shouldn’t cost them too much to maintain the status quo at the position and re-sign B.J. Goodson. With $20 million in space to work with, they could easily be in the market for a top edge defender, as well.Shaquil Barrett, Carl Lawson, Jadeveon Clowney, Yannick Ngakoue, M...
Dak Prescott’s deal essentially started and ended the Cowboys' free agency period. They’ll now have to shed to just get themselves back under the cap. That means defensive needs galore are priorities come draft time. While Pick No. 10 holds some value at the cornerback position in someone like Virginia Tech’s Caleb Farley, the Cowboys have to be ho...
The Broncos are finally in striking distance of getting “their guy” at the quarterback position in the draft, but it sounds as if moving up isn’t their plan of attack. If that’s the case, we’ll likely know well before late April, as they'll have added a veteran to the mix with Drew Lock. If I were the Broncos, I’d quietly be plugging holes in the d...
Apr 1, 2021 · Team-by-team picks. Needs for every team. This is a look at the order for the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft (April 29-May 1), along with the top five needs for all 32 teams. The order for ...
- Jacksonville Jaguars. Draft Needs: QB, TE, S, OL. The Jaguars signed Shaquill Griffin over free agency, which adds to their secondary. We know they will take Trevor Lawrence, which checks off the need for a quarterback.
- New York Jets. Draft Needs: QB, CB, OL, RB, EDGE. Much like Jacksonville, New York has a few first-round picks, and the top one will check off the quarterback need.
- San Francisco 49ers. Draft Needs: QB, CB, OL, DL. San Franciso is now in a spot to address the future quarterback position. As many have known, Jimmy Garoppolo was not going to be the answer.
- Atlanta Falcons. Draft Needs: CB, EDGE, S, OL. Health has hurt the Falcons over the last few years, but they have also whiffed at some key positions. Atlanta really needs to develop a better pass rush, and they will have chances in this draft.
Feb 8, 2021 · 2021 NFL Draft: Early- and late-round fits for all 32 NFL teams' biggest positional needs. Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields (1) against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2021 CFP National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports.
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