Seven teams with most obvious first-round draft need

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Seven teams with most obvious first-round draft need

Draft priorities for some NFL teams are more obvious than others, and in some cases, a club's biggest need for a first-round pick is something of an open book. There are always clubs that surprise and divert from what's expected -- it's the NFL draft, after all, and by nature unpredictable. But if which player a given team will draft in Round 1 is never quite clear, the position certain clubs will addre s can be a lot more plain to see. Here's a look at some NFL teams whose first-round position need is most obvious, ending with how many NFL Media analysts have projected that position in their mock drafts:1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: QuarterbackWe can start right at the top with the Bucs' need for a quarterback who can change the fortunes of Bobby Portis Jersey the franchise. Having the right quarterback in place is a primary key for the longevity of any head coach, and it's clear enough that , young as he is, is viewed more as a backup. In this case, it's not just the position that seems to be a no-brainer for the Bucs, but the player, as well. With the No. 1 pick of the draft, any choice other than FSU's would be stunning. The Bucs themselves, from coach Lovie Smith to general manager Jason Licht to even owner Joel Glazer, have done little to hide the team's liking for the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner. If the Bucs go in any other direction, it will go down as one of the finest smokescreens in NFL draft history.NFL Media mock draft consensus:.2. Oakland Raiders: Wide receiverWith the No. 4 pick of the draft, it's hard to imagine the impacting their succe s more than with a dynamic receiving threat. There is no better time to add one than with a promising young quarterback () entering his second season. The ' returning receiving corps is a pedestrian group, and a downfield threat could loosen things for the running game, as well. The two primary options here: West Virginia's and Alabama's , but with the position being so deep in this draft cla s, Oakland could always move down for more picks and still get a game-changer. Central Florida receiver for a visit.NFL Media mock draft consensus:.3. Washington Redskins: Pa s rusherThe ranked 21st in the NFL in sacks last year with just Patrick Ewing Jersey 36, and the defensive backfield coughed up about 250 yards per game in pa sing yardage. Another pa s rusher could not only generate more heat on opposing quarterbacks, but a sist a problematic secondary, as well. accounted for 13.5 sacks for Washington last year, the team's runaway leader in the category. Putting someone like opposite Kerrigan might force opposing offensive coordinators to single block Kerrigan without as much help from a running back or tight end. With the No. 5 pick, Washington should have some outstanding options to add some heat on opposing quarterbacks. Even if the or take one off the board ahead of Washington, there should still be more than enough value left to merit the choice.NFL Media mock draft consensus:.4. Carolina Panthers: Offensive tackleKeeping 's jersey clean, his body safe and his career long has to be a priority for Carolina. The free-agency acquisition of doesn't alleviate the club's need for a long-term left tackle, and has been . The ' offense could use help all around Newton, but better value is to be had at running back and wide receiver later in the draft. Unle s an elite defensive back too valuable to pa s on somehow falls to No. 25, the targeting a tackle at that Walt Frazier Jersey slot seems fairly obvious. Mock drafts suggest there could be a run on offensive tackles toward the end of the first round, and Carolina is in an excellent position to be part of it.NFL Media mock draft consensus:.5. Denver Broncos: Offensive tackleMuch like Carolina, Denver must take care of a veteran quarterback whose health and succe s are . In this case, it's , who is more fragile and le s mobile than Newton and therefore needs the edge protected even more effectively. Denver figures to be among several teams late in the first round looking to strike offensive-tackle gold. A draft riser like Miami's isn't likely to be available, but from Florida or Pittsburgh's could be just what Denver needs. It's po sible that the could go for defense at No. 28, but there is a wide gap between first-round offensive tackles and those that Denver could look at in the second round (No. 59) or third (No. 92).NFL Media mock draft consensus:.6. Jacksonville Jaguars: Pa s rusherCoach Gus Bradley has a defensive background and understands the importance of a legitimate sack man to anchor a pa s defense. The ' "Leo" position Frank Ntilikina Jersey is crucial to that end. led a good overall pa s rush with eight sacks Earl Monroe Jersey last year, but when a 12-year veteran is manning one of the most valuable positions on the field, you'd better be grooming a legitimate talent behind him. Enter of Florida, who could be a long-term leader for the ' pa s rush. Four or five pa s rushers could easily be chosen in the top half of the first round, so general manager Dave Caldwell could easily move down a few spots and still get a prized edge rusher.NFL Media mock draft consensus:.7. San Diego Chargers: Running backIf anyone in the first round is a good bet to finally break the running back ice, it's the . There isn't a legitimate candidate to be a true No. 1 back on the roster, and the allure of Georgia's or Wisconsin's could be too great with the No. 17 overall pick. Take Gurley's injury and the devaluing of the position out of the equation, and it could be argued that Gurley is one of the top 10 overall talents in the draft. NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah ranks him as available, with Gordon at No. 13.NFL Media mock draft consensus:.*Follow Chase Goodbread on Twitter *
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