Tampa has never really found the next Warren Sapp to lead it's defensive line and it's no secret that they would love to see Suh or McCoy fall to them at the three hole to shore up their defensive front, and as luck would have it, the Bucs are shocked to see the former Cornhusker fall into their lap.  This pick is intriguing as it looks like the first true threat for a trade up for any team looking to move up to select the top QB or OL available.  With Snyder and Shanahan on deck and looking to land either, a team like the Seahawks could easily trade it's two first rounders to move up to the third and steal Clausen from underneath Danny and Shanny. This would be ideal for the Bucs, as they need help on both sides of the ball.  Acquiring those two picks would easily allow them to grab safety Eric Berry to pair up with Aqib Talib in the secondary, and then land this year's top WR in Dez Bryant, to compliment his namesake Antonio.

As the new head coach in the nation's capital, Shanahan wants to build this team around his quarterback, and Jason Campbell doesn't appear to be the answer in D.C.  As a result Danny and Shanny went after McNabb and didn't have to give up their first rounder to do so which allows them to move forward and fill other areas.  OL is also a primary need as their best lineman, Chris Samuels, will most likely be forced into retirement by a neck injury, and the McNabb signing frees them up to land one of the top lineman in this draft, Bryan Bulaga

The Chiefs have plenty of needs and could go in a number of different directions.  Last year, Kansas City ranked among the worst in the league when it comes to sacks allowed so they'll need a top O-lineman but Okung and Bulaga are already off the board so they'll go with the next sure thing.  Eric Berry is currently ranked as the top safety is this years draft and would be a huge upgrade to the Chiefs back end but Cassell needs to be protected or the Chiefs million dollar man won't be around long.  Other options might be Alabama's Rolando McClain or OSU's Dez Bryant but my gut tells me it's the former Hawkeye.

With Pete Carroll installed as the new head coach, he's going to want to build his franchise around a new QB but doesn't want to throw him to the wolves. With Matt Hasselbeck turning 35 and having missed significant time over the last four years due to injury, they made a play for Charlie Whitehurst for Hasselbeck to tutor for one or two years before handing over the keys to the car.  They'll need to take one of the top rated offensive lineman to replace All-Pro Walter Jones on their offensive line instead but both Okung and Bulaga are both off of the board and six might be too high for the rest of the OL prospects.  So instead they go in a different direction and grab this year's top safety in Eric Berry to fill another position of need.

Ahh the Browns.  Much like Detroit, Cleveland has been mired in perpetually rebuilding their franchise.  The one bright spot has been their offensive line, but undoubtedly a team that has many needs to address otherwise.  Given their existing quarterback dilemma, I don't see the Brownies further muddying those waters by taking a QB should any of them be available.  They drafted two WR's in the second round last year and they have record setting RB Jerome Harrison back next year, so it's doubtful they'll use the seventh pick on a skill position player on the offensive side of the ball.  Cleveland's pass defense last year was abysmal so adding this year's top CB prospect is no stretch even though he had less than impressive combine results.  Although Mangini's 3-4 defense calls for quick, athletic LB's adding stud LB Rolando McClain would be a very real possibility but might be a bit high to take the Bama product.  But with Gerald McCoy sitting out there at seven the Browns quickly jump on the best defensive tackle in this draft.

It's Al Davis so there's no reason to write insightful commentary on who this pick will be because I don't think even Al knows.  The only reason I've got the soon to be third "Pierre" in the NFL here is because he's the lastest workout warrior that's shooting up the draft boards. Al loves those physical specimens who possess terrific speed so this might pick might even end up being Bruce Campbell (but that would actually fill a true need and that just isn't the Raiders).

The obvious need here is at quarterback and with Bradford already off the board, Clausen becomes the pick and does so because of the Skins trade for McNabb.  Last year's number one Aaron Maybin didn't really show much, and Buffalo can't go another draft without a hitting on this pick so they need to play it safe.  Even with the success of 2009 draft picks Wood and Levitre, the Bills never did replace Pro Bowler Jason Peters, so offensive line is a huge need as well.

Having upgraded the talent on the offensive line considerably in the 2009 draft with 1st and 2nd rounders Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton, the Jags need to focus on the other side of the ball in 2010.  Despite spending their first two picks on DE's Groves and Harvey just two years ago, the Jags managed to finish dead last in 2009 having registered a league and franchise low 14 sacks for the enitre year.  With the opportunity to add this year's top pass rusher to the mix and with local product JPP already off the board, Jacksonville goes next door for the Ramblin' Wreck's DE Derrick Morgan, a pick that perfectly matches need and value.  It is possible that Florida QB Tim Tebow gets the nod here as the Jags are struggling to fill seats and Tebow has a cult like following. And although that might prove to be a sound business decision it's not going to be one that wins football games.

This is one pick that will remain fluid right up until the draft especially considering that Bryant's stock is on the decline.  Should Marshall get his wish and get the heck out of Dodge, the Broncos will have a big hole to fill at WR to pair up with Eddie Royal, which makes Dez Bryant a logical choice at this selection. The hands down best pass catcher in this draft, Bryant only played in three games before his suspension and has really only had one uber-productive season as a sophomore when he scored 19 TDs, so there is considerable risk with this pick.  If Marshall and head coach Josh McDaniels play nice, then Denver should look to the other side of the ball, and with the top two DE's already off the board, LB Rolando McClain should be the pick at 11.

With both Jason Taylor and Joey Porter way past their prime, it's time for Parcells to upgrade the Fins linebacking corps.  And given his affinity for drafting LB's in the first round, expect the Tuna to draft this thumper with the twelfth pick.  Miami does have needs at DL and WR but without being able to land the top prospect at either position, the best backer in this year's draft, McClain, is the pick and is certainly talented enough to man either the inside or outside spots.

With Gore, Davis, and Crabtree on the roster the Niners can forego adding a skill position player like CJ Spiller who many draftniks have pencilled in here.  With genuine needs on the OLine and in the secondary, drafting a situational player like Spiller at thirteen doesn't make any sense.  I don't see the Seahawks, Giants, or Titans taking an RB with their first round picks so they could conceivably get the Clemson tailback with their second pick of round one at 17 should they decide to go that way.  What some people claim is the second best tackle in this draft behind Okung, Anthony Davis,  is at a greater risk of being scooped up prior to the seventeenth selection but with the top corner this year, Joe Haden, still sitting there at 13 there's a bigger risk, he'll be off the board at the next pick.  And even though he had suspect combine results, Iron Mike makes Haden the newest Niner.

Only a few years removed from the Super Bowl, the Giants don't have any glaring needs but with the loss of Antonio Pierce and the sub-par efforts by their current defensive line, they could use an infusion of talent along that front seven.  Kiwanuka will soon be a free agent, Umenyiora wants out of the Big Apple, and recent free agents Chris Canty and Rocky Bernard have not done much to impress anyone.  With McClain off the board, they should look to the Longhorns OLB Sergio Kindle or UCLA's Brian Price to bolster their underperforming front seven.  Given Kindle's ability to project at either DE or OLB in the pro's, his versatility will serve the Jints well in the efforts to get back to the title game.

It's always tough to replace a difference maker like Albert Haynesworth and the Titans struggled to do so in 2009.  That, coupled with the loss of Kyle Vanden Bosch and not to mention Keith Bulluck, should have Tennessee looking at infusing new talent into their defensive front.  Although carrying some off the field baggage, the Gators Carlos Dunlap would adequately fill their needs up front and if history has shown us anything, Coach Jeff Fisher has no reservations about taking a flyer on players who make questionable decisions (see Haynesworth).  The Titans would also love to pair someone up with Cortland Finnegan in the secondary, especiallyh with having to face the likes of Reggie Wayne, Andre Johnson, and Mike Sims-Walker twice a year but the drop-off in talent from Joe Haden is far too great to reach for the next best corner.

With Gore, Davis, and Crabtree on the roster the Niners can forego adding a skill position player like CJ Spiller who many draftniks have pencilled in here.  With genuine needs on the OLine and in the secondary, drafting a situational player like Spiller at thirteen doesn't make any sense.  I don't see the Seahawks, Giants, or Titans taking an RB with their first round picks so they could conceivably get the Clemson tailback with their second pick of round one at 17 should they decide to go that way.  What some people claim is the second best tackle in this draft behind Okung, Anthony Davis,  is a bit of a risk due to his character, but if his handling of Vernon Davis is any indicator, Coach Singletary should have no problems with the Rutgers tackle and his perceived character concerns.

Pittsburgh's offensive line has historically been its strong suit, but over the last few years has started to show some chinks in the armor.  As the ground game sputtered, the Steelers pass offense suddenly became prolific, but so did the sacks allowed on Big Ben.  The Steelers organization has openly committed to rediscovering the ground game that has been their bread butter for decades.  At 18 some may say that this is too high to select a guard, a position that typically comes off the board at the bottom of the first round, but Pittsburgh has always coveted versatile lineman so they opt for the top guard in this year's draft, Mike Iupati who can play either guard or tackle at the next level.

With the recent signing of Dunta Robinson from Houston and the re-signing of veteran corner Brian Williams, the Falcons, who had last year's 28th ranked pass defense, feel comfortable with their current starters and can now turn their attention to improving their pass rush.  Given that the 2009 silver medal winner in the NFC South will need to defend against the most explosive offense in the NFL, and this year's Super Bowl winner New Orleans Saints, this is a move that GM Thomas Dimitrioff has to make if the Falcons want to stay competitive in this division.

Since Houston opted not to franchise Dunta Robinson, the top CB available in this year's free agent class walked and made an already suspect secondary even worse.  Having never had an elite safety in their short history in the NFL and with an already solid front seven, Houston needs to complete their defensive overhaul.  As such it's likely that the Texans select hometown hero and Longhorns safety Earl Thomas, to bolster their secondary filling a serious need without having to make a reach pick at this spot in the draft.

I've seen TE as an area of need here in the Queen City and several mock drafts have Sooner TE Jermaine Gresham going to Bengals organization at this pick.  But at 21, taking a guy who missed all of his senior season with a knee injury and one who by the start of the 2010 season will not have played in a meaningful game in nearly two years, is a big risk.  Considering the club drafted Chase Coffman last year who, like Gresham, comes from a spread offense, then Marvin Lewis may want to look to fill out his defensive front by adding DT Dan Williams from Tennessee, especially in the run-heavy AFC North, while waiting to address his TE needs in round two with a more complete player like Arizona's Rob Gronkowski.

With the departure of several leaders on defense over the last few years, the Pats need an infusion of talent on that side of the ball.  With the re-signing of Vince Wolfork and most of the top edge rushers off of the board, Kyle Wilson becomes the selection and is inserted at corner in New England's struggling defense and will return punts.  With question marks at  both WR and RB going into next year,  the Pats may want to address both of those needs with any of their three picks in round two.  Benn, Tate, Best, or Dwyer may all be available when their number is called in the second round.

Even though they were a playoff team, Green Bay has some glaring weaknesses that they need to address and if you were watching last year's playoff loss to the Cardinals, you know what I mean.  Upgrades to the secondary and linebacking corps are necessary, as is help on the offensive line.  With last year's transition to the 3-4, both 2009 draft picks BJ Raji and Clay Matthews both exhibited real promise in Dom Caper's new scheme.  But the Packer's woes in pass protection were blatantly obvious, they gave up five sacks to Bengals DE Antwan Odom in one game, and nearly got Aaron Rodgers killed last year.  Quickly developing into one of the top QB's in the league, Rodgers will not be able to withstand that kind of punishment for long, and Campbell is the best fit for the Pack's zone blocking scheme.

Probably one of the better teams on paper the Eagles don't have overwhelming needs at any one position which is why they're picking so low in draft.  However, they were pretty banged up at the linebacker position by the end of 2009 and they have nice options at 24.  With Penn State's Bowman, USC's Griffen, and Mizzou's Weatherspoon all still on the board, Philly heads back to Columbia, Missouri one more time and brings in another Tiger alumnus.  Spoon will make an impact right away and is talented enough to play either inside or outside for Andy Reid should injuries continue to plague the Eagles backers in 2010.

With Derrick Mason seemingly headed for retirement and Mark Clayton the only serviceable pass catcher on the Ravens roster, Baltimore went ahead and signed perpetual malcontent and thirty year old, Anquan Boldin who immediately upgrades the receiving corp for this offense.  With their receiving needs filled, GM Ozzie Newsome works his magic and goes after the best cornerback option available and selects the second of two Scarlet Knights in the first round, Devin McCourty.

Letting Karlos Dansby go in free agency may be a huge mistake, Betrand Berry retired, and Clark Haggans and Chike Okeafor are mediocre at best.  Arizona would be wise to reinvest in its linebacking corp (even with Joey Porter), especially if they're going to continue to run a 3-4 defense as the linebackers are the playmakers in that scheme.  Fortunately for Coach Whiz, Penn State's OLB Navorro Bowman still remains undrafted, who some pundits view as the top rated outside linebacker in this year's draft class, and could at least start at weakside linbacker for the Cards defense at the onset of the season.

After watching that playoff game against the Saints, it's evident that Dallas needs to invest in the offensive line.  With Flozell Adams and Marc Colombo both on the wrong side of thirty, it's time to inject some youth into that lineup.  USC's OT Charles Brown is the last of the big time tackles left on the board and if Dallas doesn't grab him now he won't make it past Indy at 31.

With Chester Taylor having been released AP still needs a third down back to give him a breather and the Vikes would love to see Spiller fall this far but it's not going to happen. So with serious issues in the secondary as Antoine Winfield is 33 and Cedric Griffin tore his ACL in the NFC title game, Minnesota turns its attention to the defensive backfield, and lands FSU corner Patrick Robinson.

As Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis continue to get older, the Colts will need to consider the future of the D line at this pick.  Shocked to see the third best DT fall to them at this spot, Indy can't help but to be overjoyed to select Price who is one of the quickest defensive tackles in the draft.  The former UCLA Bruin can spend his first year in the league learning the tricks of the trade from arguably one of the best in the game at his position.