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Yahoo Draft Breakdown NFC

Here's what yahoo has to say about our teams:

Philadelphia Eagles
Team needs:
DE, DB, WR, RB, QB
Overall pick/round: 26 (1), 57 (2), 90 (3), 162 (5), 201 (6), 236 (7)
DE: Within the next year or two, the Eagles will find themselves waving goodbye to former All-Pro defensive end Jevon Kearse and fellow starter Darren Howard, who could be a June 1 cut if the team makes a day one move to solidify this position. They have bulked up the middle of their defense, so the time has come to turn their attention to the outside. It should come as no surprise if they trade up for the chance to select one of the top-rated pass rushers that could possibly slide past the first 15-18 choices. If not, Victor Abiamiri, Baraka Atkins or Daniel Bazuin could be options in the second round.
DB: This has been a position of strength in recent years as the Eagles have sent multiple members of their secondary to the Pro Bowl on a regular basis. However, they have some depth concerns at cornerback and should begin looking for a future replacement at free safety for aging star Brian Dawkins. They could also use a backup strong safety that can replace the depth lost when former starter Michael Lewis left via free agency.
WR: Even though they added Kevin Curtis after losing Donte' Stallworth, a closer look at this position makes me believe that they could go after one of the top-rated receivers that has more size than most of their receivers. Possible targets early are Dwayne Bowe or Dwayne Jarrett.
P> RB: It seems like this has been written as a need area for the Eagles the past three-four drafts. I will not be shocked if they sit tight in the first round and select Rutgers combo back Brian Leonard. If not, they could spend their third-round choice on someone like Chris Henry, Brandon Jackson or Kenneth Darby.

QB: The addition of veteran Kelly Holcomb gives them another alternative if Donovan McNabb isn't at full speed early in the season and backup A.J. Feeley struggles. They have not spent a first-day choice on a signal caller since drafting McNabb in 1999, but would do well to find a young, fresh arm to nurture over the next few seasons. Jared Zabransky and Isaiah Stanback are possible day two names they might consider and it would not be shocking if they took a long look at Ohio State's Troy Smith if he is still available in the third round.

Dallas Cowboys
Team needs:
CB, WR, OL, DT, LB
Overall pick/round: 22 (1), 53 (2), 87 (3), 122 (4), 159 (5), 195 (6), 200 (6), 212 (7), 234 (7), 237 (7)
CB: The Cowboys have solidified the interior by adding free safety Ken Hamlin to pair with All-Pro Roy Williams. On the outside, though, they need to draft another capable man cover corner that can challenge for playing time right away. Henry has clearly lost a step and the same can be said for veteran nickel back Aaron Glenn. If they go after this position in the first round, they could deal back in order to obtain an extra first-day choice. Names to remember at No. 22 are Chris Houston and Aaron Ross. The Cowboys have also shown a lot of interest in Texas A&M safety Melvin Bullitt.
WR: They have a pressing need to get younger at receiver, although Patrick Crayton seems ready to have a breakthrough campaign. In addition, former undrafted free agents Sam Hurd and Miles Austin played well in limited chances a year ago. The name most intriguing is Ohio State's Anthony Gonzalez, but they may need to trade up from pick No. 53 in order to secure his services. That shouldn't be a problem as they have seven second-day picks and owner Jerry Jones has a history of wheeling and dealing during the draft.
OL: Even after signing Leonard Davis and re-signing tackle Marc Colombo, they could still use one or two younger prospects to challenge for backup spots at both tackle and possibly a center to bring along slowly behind Andre Gurode. If they concentrate on that right guard spot, than it is possible they could keep Texas Tech's Manny Ramirez in-state with a day two choice.
DT: Former late-round choice Jay Ratliff has proven to be a productive role player off the bench, but starting nose tackle Jason Ferguson is getting older. Ferguson's durability has never been questioned – 32 straight starts with the Cowboys – but it is time to find a future replacement that can take 15-20 snaps per week. It would not be surprising if they made this a relatively-high priority, if the right prospect is available, since it's hard to find an ideal space-eater for a 3-4 scheme.
LB: Rookie Bobby Carpenter, who showed promise late last season, will likely enter the season as one of their starting linebackers – though the spot he plays will be determined in training camp. The Cowboys could really use a situational pass rusher-type lineup opposite DeMarcus Ware on passing downs or even to challenge for a starting job if Carpenter slides inside. Look for head coach Wade Phillips to find a Shaun Phillips-type to match with Ware.

San Francisco 49ers
Team needs:
DE, WR, CB, NT, OT
Overall pick/round: 11 (1), 42 (2), 76 (3), 97 (3), 104 (4), 110 (4), 124 (5) , 135 (4), 147 (5), 186 (6)
DE: The 49ers plan to use a full version of the 3-4 scheme, which has led them to make several offseason free agent additions, but this spot still belongs to veterans Bryant Young and Marques Douglas. They need to find someone that can step right into the rotation, but also a guy with the upside to be a full-time starter within the next year or so.
WR: They added a potential big-time playmaker in the middle of field with last year's choice of tight end Vernon Davis, but they lack a true vertical threat that would make defenses pay for stacking the box to stop running back Frank Gore. There are high hopes for Brandon Williams, but adding a receiver that has both good size and speed is crucial for the development of this offense.
CB: Nate Clements was the team's biggest addition of the offseason and he will start opposite Walt Harris. If Shawntae Spencer can stay healthy, they have a solid nucleus. However, Harris is getting up in age and Spencer has been injury-prone, so adding a young defender that has the type of cover skills to allow them to blitz more often would be helpful.
NT: In order to play the 3-4 style defensive scheme that coach Mike Nolan desires, they need to find a space-eater type for the middle of their defensive line. A number of teams believe that you can find that type of guy in the mid-to-late rounds as you can cultivate them to play the position to their own strengths. The 49ers could wait and grab someone like that in the fourth round since they currently own four picks in that stanza.
OL: The 49ers will once again look towards improving the depth of their offensive line as last year's unit had to be shuffled several times because of injuries. Adam Snyder is their swingman, so he sees playing time at both tackle spots and even guard. Locating another guy in that same mold would be ideal, so they could groom him as a versatile backup for now and possibly the long-term replacement for Larry Allen down the road.
Seattle Seahawks
Team needs:
DT, OG, LB, DE, TE
Overall pick/round: 55 (2), 85 (3), 120 (4), 161 (5), 197 (6), 210 (6), 232 (7)
DT: The need to acquire a sizeable run stuffer for the middle of their defense since seeing their front line take a beating down the stretch last season. As a result of the trade to acquire Deion Branch, they don't pick until late in the second round. With their first pick, their options for a run stuffer would likely be prospects like Justin Harrell or Marcus Thomas. However, they could deal back or wait until later in the draft for Paul Soliai, Antonio Johnson or Kelly Talavou.
OG: Floyd Womack is still more of a stop-gap measure as he has been injury-prone and inconsistent in terms of finishing his blocks over the past two years. If they use their first pick on an interior blocker, there is a chance that some of the top-rated prospects could slide down to the later part of round two as a run on defensive backs, receivers and pass rushers are expected.
LB: All-Pro Julian Peterson is still in the prime of his career, but it would be wise to secure a solid backup on the second day that could take reps on special teams and potentially replace D.D. Lewis if he opts to sign elsewhere before the draft. It is also possible they could grab another hybrid type guy that could be used in nickel or dime packages.
DE: Even with the addition of Patrick Kerney, they could still target a mid-to-late round prospect. Darryl Tapp had three sacks as a rookie, so there is good reason to believe he can be a solid role player. However, they need someone behind Bryce Fisher that can push Joe Tafoya and eventually be the guy to replace Fisher one day.
TE: Even though the Seahawks have shown a preference in acquiring tight ends through free agency instead of the draft, Marcus Pollard is not a long-term answer. Furthermore, veteran Will Heller offers little in the way of a pass-catcher. Since two of the better small-school prospects at this position hail from the Pacific Northwest, it should come as no surprise to see the front office make a late-round run at either Kevin Boss or Michael Allan.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Team needs:
DE, WR, DT, S, CB
Overall pick/round: 4 (1), 35 (2), 64 (2), 68 (3), 102 (4), 141 (5), 214 (7), 244 (7), 245 (7)
DE: They shopped former All-Pro defensive end Simeon Rice before last year's trade deadline, but opted to keep him when the right offer did not come along. Both Rice and Greg Spires are getting older and they lost Dewayne White in free agency. Veteran Kevin Carter was signed, but the Bucs have a pair of second-rounders, so they should come away with a talented front-four defender with one of those choices. Charles Johnson, Victor Abiamiri and Daniel Bazuin are some of the names to keep in mind.
WR: Michael Clayton has been slowed by an assortment of injuries, and while vet Joey Galloway still has the wheels to stretch the field, the Bucs were unable to keep teams from playing eight in the box against running back Cadillac Williams last year. They need to spread things out more and possibly even occasionally line up in the shot-gun formation. Adding a bona-fide playmaker like Calvin Johnson would be a terrific grab for this team, but they might look to deal down from No. 4 to grab a top-rated defensive lineman. If so, they would then take a receiver with one of their other first-day picks.
DT: The Bucs kept close tabs on defensive tackle Amobi Okoye and defensive lineman Adam Carriker during Senior Bowl week. Both players are expected to come off the board within the first 15 picks and each figures to be the type of physical defender that can attack the line of scrimmage and give them pressure up the middle. If they bypass Okoye in the first round, the Bucs could focus their attention on Tank Tyler, Marcus Thomas or Ray McDonald with one of their two second-round choices.
S: The team has failed to produce adequate replacements for Dexter Jackson and Dwight Smith through the draft as both Will Allen and Jermaine Phillips have failed to produce enough plays to support their corners over the top. Phillips was not a strong enough tackler in the open field and Allen, who is a pretty good athlete, has not yet been able to provide the ball skills necessary to create turnovers. They could look at defenders such as Aaron Rouse, Eric Weddle, Dashon Goldson or Brandon McDonald between rounds 3-5.
CB: If former first-round pick Phillip Buchanon is listed as a starter on the offseason depth chart, then there's reason for concern entering the draft. They are hopeful that second-year corner Alan Zemaitis, a fourth-round pick last year, will challenge for playing time. However, they are weak outside of Ronde Barber as guys like Juran Bolden and Sammy Davis currently fill out their depth chart. In a division that features the Saints' speedy receivers and the new spread offense Atlanta plans to use, it would be wise for the Bucs to address this area at some point of the draft.
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