Giants 

Primary Need: Playmakers at defensive back. Despite significant issues with their interior defenders, the Giants need to stop the bleeding downfield. They got burned regularly in 2006 by deep passes.
Secondary Need: Some help at defensive end. The age of Michael Strahan and the under-achievement of the Giants' pass-rushing group as a whole makes this a fairly pressing need.
The Buzz: At No.20 overall the Giants have several options, and it's fairly clear they need to approach the draft from the defensive side of the ball. With most of the elite offensive talents gone by then, New York should have a good selection of defenders waiting for them.


 Jaguars 

Primary Need: Youthful depth on defense. The Jags have a great all-round D but many of their key players are aging and will need replacements sooner rather than later.
Secondary Need: Some more options at quarterback. Issues continues to surround Byron Leftwich and David Garrard is a solid backup but maybe not a long-term option.
The Buzz: Much of the speculation surrounding the Jags has to do with Leftwich, who has suffered through significant injuries and no longer seems to carry the status of being this team's offensive cornerstone. At No.17 overall there is a chance they might go for a QB, but they're not likely to get Brady Quinn or JaMarcus Russell at that spot.


 Jets 

Primary Need: Some stoppers on the defensive line. The Jets have a tough time stopping the run, and could really use an anchor-type tackle to shore up the middle.
Secondary Need: Some depth at QB. Chad Pennington is still holding his own, but hasn't quite demonstrated that he can be the star the Jets are looking for behind center.
The Buzz: The recent acquisition of Thomas Jones addressed this team's most pressing need, which was for a bona fide featured back. Despite a lack of major star power they are now a fairly balanced club, but do need help stopping up that run D.


 Lions 

Primary Need: A star-level offensive tackle to help protect quarterback Jon Kitna and plow the field for the running game.
Secondary Need: Now that Dre Bly has been moved to the Broncos, the already-weak secondary has some major issues stopping elite wide receivers.
The Buzz: With the No.2 overall selection, the Lions will be very tempted to take several star offensive talents. That being said, they are one of the few teams that both needs an offensive tackle like Wisconsin's Joe Thomas, and also one of the few that might get heat from their fans for taking another QB or WR prospect (Russell, Quinn, Johnson). Thomas seems the safest pick here for Matt Millen and company.


 Packers 

Primary Need: A top-tier featured back. Now that Ahman Green is gone, they don't have any proven or established top options to take over in the Green Bay backfield.
Secondary Need: A top place-kicker. Dave Rayner is still around, but he remains somewhat unproven. A proven and dependable kicker would give the offense a lot more confidence than it had in 2006. Some depth at wideout is also an issue.
The Buzz: It's tough to say which running backs might be available at No.16 overall, but there should be at least a handful of talented options with starter-level talent. There is a chance the Packers will go for one of the talented wideouts likely to be around at that point as well.


 Panthers 

Primary Need: A pass-catching tight end. Despite plenty of offensive talent, the Panthers had an awful time scoring in 2006, finishing 27th overall in the NFL in points per game (16.9). Having a dependable tight end option (or perhaps and H-back) would give them a mid-range outlet they sorely need.
Secondary Need: Some depth at linebacker. The Panthers seem to regularly have a tough time keeping their linebacking corps healthy, and have suffered when key members of it have gone down.
The Buzz: The recent addition of David Carr to back up Jake Delhomme may light a bit of a fire under the latter QB, and at the very least gives Carolina a nice insurance policy should Delhomme get injured again. At No.14 overall it's hard to say what the Panthers will do, since they will have so many options. But it might be a little early to take a tight end such as Miami's Greg Olsen.


 Patriots 

Primary Need: Some depth and size at cornerback. With Asante Samuel not guaranteed to stay around past next year and questions surrounding the future of Randall Gay in New England, this is one of the team's few concerns.
Secondary Need: Depth at linebacker, especially on the inside. Tedy Bruschi isn't getting any younger and with Junior Seau no lock to come back, this team needs more big thumpers inside to close up the middle.
The Buzz: Few teams have been as busy or as productive during the offseason as have the Patriots, who seem to be restocking for another title run. They have taken care of their needs at wideout and on several other fronts, so their two late first-rounders (Nos.24 and 28) will likely be depth picks.


 Raiders 

Primary Need: Quarterback. The Raiders scored the fewest points of any team in the NFL last season (just 10.5 per game) and they obviously need a premier offensive player to build around for the next decade. They already have Randy Moss and LaMont Jordan, so a QB is an obvious choice.
Secondary Need: Help on the offensive line. A major part of Oakland's offensive struggles last season were due to an inability to protect their offensive ball-carriers and passers. They allowed a league-worst 72.0 sacks.
The Buzz: New young head coach Lane Kiffin is an offense-first type, and so it's fairly clear the team will be targeting one of the draft's elite offensive players with the draft's top overall pick (Russell, Quinn, Johnson, or Thomas). Drafting Joe Thomas might actually help the most, but the Raiders are said to be enamored with JaMarcus Russell. A QB seems most likely, with Quinn also a possibility.


 Rams 

Primary Need: A stud defensive tackle. The Rams simply couldn't stop anyone from running last season, allowing the second-most rushing yards of any team.
Secondary Need: Some beef on the offensive line. As much trouble as the Rams had on the defensive line, they struggled just as much on the O-line, a source of much frustration to QB Marc Bulger.
The Buzz: There will be lots of quality defensive linemen available at No.13 overall, but far fewer elite offensive linemen. The Rams seem likely to be picking a big body early on, but the only question is which side of the ball that pick will come from.


 Ravens 

Primary Need: A replacement for Adalius Thomas. The Ravens don't really have any glaring weaknesses on either side of the ball, but the loss of Thomas is significant.
Secondary Need: Some size and depth at wide receiver. The undersized duo of Mark Clayton and Derrick Mason sometimes has trouble against the NFL's bigger cover corners.
The Buzz: Baltimore has had an interesting offseason so far, filling a big hole with Willis McGahee at tailback but also seeing one open on defense with the loss of Thomas. Baltimore tends to covet talented defenders as a rule, so a replacement for Thomas at No.29 overall wouldn't be a shocker.


 Redskins 

Primary Need: Defense, defense, defense. They have already addressed that with several offseason deals, but it can't be expressed enough how disappointing the D was for Washington in 2006.
Secondary Need: More specifically, this team needs help on the defensive line (especially at the end position). Washington placed last in the NFL last year in sacks, managing a paltry 19.0.
The Buzz: There was a lot of talk about the possibility of the Redskins prying LB Lance Briggs from the Bears in exchange for the No.6 overall selection, but the deal fell through. That leaves Washington with practically their choice of stud defenders, since the first four picks look likely to be offensive stars.


 Saints 

Primary Need: Tacklers up the middle. The Saints do a great job of stopping the pass, but they are too often easy to run on. Some stout defensive tackle help and / or depth at linebacker is essential for this team to take then next step.
Secondary Need: A pass-catching tight end. Unless super-soph Marques Colston stays there, this team could use a big target to add another major weapon to their young offense.
The Buzz: At No.27 there's a chance that Miami tight end Greg Olsen might still be around, and he would be nice fit for this team. That said, the Saints' more pressing concerns are on the defensive side.


 Seahawks 

Primary Need: Some help at offensive tackle. The loss of all-world guard Steve Hutchinson last year really hurt the Seahawks, who need better protection for their QB and running game.
Secondary Need: Depth at defensive tackle. The Seahawks love to blitz but that often leaves them vulnerable to runs up the middle. Backup QB is also a priority.
The Buzz: Seattle was reportedly in the hunt for David Carr, but he signed with the Panthers to be their backup QB. That may force the issue a little on draft day, but this team has more pressing requirements on both the offensive and defensive lines.


 Steelers 

Primary Need: Help in the secondary, possibly at safety. The Steelers had issues stopping the pass before new head coach Mike Tomlin arrived, but now that he's in town they will need to beef up even more (as Tomlin's Vikings were awful at shutting down receivers last year).
Secondary Need: Help on the offensive line. The Steelers had a tough time keeping Ben Roethlisberger off his back in 2006.
The Buzz: It's still not clear how the Tomlin Steelers will look, but it's fairly likely they will be similar to last year's team: excellent at running the ball, and at stopping the run. A big wide receiver might help Roethlisberger and the pass attack rebound, but at No.15 they seem more likely to snap up a quality lineman (for either side of the ball).


 Texans 

Primary Need: Help on the offensive line. But then, what else is new for them? The Texans have long neglected this area of the game, which was a major reason why David Carr struggled for so long.
Secondary Need: More talent in the secondary. They are improving in this area, but it's still a team weakness.
The Buzz: The outright release of Carr and Domanick Williams (formerly known as Davis) is a sign that the Texans are tired of waiting for their youngsters to step up. The arrival of Matt Schaub and Ahman Green as respective replacements suggests the Texans want to start winning, so don't be surprised if they go for more NFL-ready types in this draft.


 Titans 

Primary Need: A big-play wide receiver. With Drew Bennett now gone and David Givens coming off a torn ACL, there are major questions on this team about who will be QB Vince Young's top target/s.
Secondary Need: Cornerback. The recent one-year suspension of Pacman Jones leaves a big hole to fill in the secondary. The only question is whether the Titans will decide to fill it this season.
The Buzz: The Titans are obviously reeling from the Pacman decision and have lots of other needs, so it will be interesting to see which direction they go with the No.19 overall selection. They might also have some interest in a top running back prospect, depending on how much progress second-year back LenDale White shows over the next little while.


 Vikings 

Primary Need: The secondary. Even before Fred Smoot went back to Washington, this group had a terrible time stopping the pass in 2006. It was a huge sore-point for them.
Secondary Need: Quarterback. Second-year QB Tarvaris Jackson has talent but there is still some debate about whether he is the future behind center for the Vikings. This team may also be looking for depth at running back, even though Chester Taylor was excellent in his first full season as a starter for them in 2006.
The Buzz: With the No.7 overall pick the Vikings are poised to take an elite-level player, but it may not be one they covet. As a West Coast offense they're obviously weighing their quarterback options with elite passers such as JaMarcus Russell and Brady Quinn available. Is No.7 too high for one of the defensive backs available? We'll see.