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Secondary: wide receiver, guard, linebacker, cornerback, kicker.

The Chargers need a running back badly, and the top ones will not be around for long.

2(33)

Secondary: wide receiver, offensive linemen, cornerback, safety.

If they go with Terrell in round one, RB Michael Bennett would be the pick here. With McAllister, the defensive-minded Butch Davis will likely pass on a receiver again and look for defense, hoping to get the sure-handed WR Reggie Wayne, who he coached at Miami, with his next pick.

3(34)

Secondary: backup quarterback, fullback, center, guard, linebacker, kicker.

They will either address the d-line again or go after a cornerback.

4(35)

Secondary: quarterback, defensive linemen, outside linebacker, safety, kicker.

Now, they get their wide receiver.

5(36)

Secondary: tight end, guard, cornerback, safety.

Their needs are too great to ignore the d-line, and the talent is starting to get thin.

6(37)

Secondary: quarterback, running back, center, cornerback, safety.

The once-mighty Cowboys are in pretty sad shape. For starters, Troy Aikman has retired, and Tony Banks takes over at quarterback. The club has even bigger concerns on defense, where starting tackles Leon Lett and Chad Hennings were released. It is necessary to find quality replacements for those players and a solid middle linebacker to improve the club’s atrocious run defense. The team also has concerns at guard and cornerback, and high-priced wideouts Joey Galloway and Raghib Ismail are coming off of serious knee injuries. However, with promising Jason Tucker and veteran Carl Pickens on the roster, wide receiver is probably the least of their concerns. Lastly, star players such as RB Emmitt Smith, C Mark Stepnoski, and SS Darren Woodson are coming to the end of their fine careers.

7(38)

Secondary: fullback, wide receiver, guard, tackle, defensive end.

They have a choice of Fletcher or TE Alge Crumpler, and either player would be a good value at this spot.

8(39)

Secondary: running back, wide receiver, tight end, defensive end, cornerback.

They could go for value by selecting a skill player such as Bennett, Crumpler, or WR Quincy Morgan, but they are more likely to address their most pressing need.

9(40)

Secondary: backup quarterback, wide receiver, guard, defensive end, cornerback.

Two consecutive offensive picks will have the team looking for a DE or CB.

10(41)

Secondary: guard, offensive tackle, tight end, linebacker, cornerback.

The Niners will be walking on sunshine if Bennett falls in their lap at this spot.

11(42)

Secondary: tight end, offensive linemen, safety.

12(43)

Secondary: backup quarterback, fullback, offensive linemen, defensive end, outside linebacker, cornerback, safety.

Gibson is a great value here and meets a need.

13(44)

Secondary: quarterback, running back, guard, defensive linemen.

They probably won’t like what they see on the board at CB, making Barlow a fairly simple choice.

14(45)

Secondary: backup QB, wide receiver, defensive linemen, cornerback.

The Redskins really like Bell, and he fills a void.

15(46)

Secondary: backup quarterback, defensive linemen, cornerback, and safety.

At this spot, the Bills will be thrilled to get Williams, who is projected by many to be a first rounder.

16(47)

Secondary: backup quarterback, wide receiver, guard, linebacker, cornerback.

If they select Seymour with the tenth pick, wideouts such as Quincy Morgan and Reggie Wayne would be options here. Otherwise, look for them to address the d-line with a sleeper such as Scott.

17(48)

Secondary: backup running back, fullback, tight end, defensive end, linebacker, safety.

Crumpler has more value, but need players such as G Mike Gandy and C Robert Garza would also be options.

18(49)

Secondary: backup running back, wide receiver, tackle, defensive linemen, safety, kicker.

The Jets will likely take a skill player with this selection. Morgan has the best value, while RB Travis Henry is another option.

19(50)

Secondary: quarterback, wide receiver, center, defensive linemen, cornerback, safety.

Steelers fill another immediate need, though WR Reggie Wayne and DB Gary Baxter will draw some consideration.

20(51)

Secondary: wide receiver, tight end, offensive linemen, safety.

Taking an OT with the first pick allows the Bucs to go for the best player left on the board.

21(52)

Secondary: backup quarterback, backup running back, wide receiver, defensive end, linebacker.

With no DTs worth this pick, the Colts grab the other player that the Steelers passed on. Baxter has the ability to play either corner or safety.

22(53)

Secondary: running back, fullback, tight end, offensive tackle, defensive tackle, linebacker, defensive back, kicker.

Needing depth in many areas, the Saints select a versatile player who could play either on the inside or outside.

23(54)

Secondary: tight end, offensive linemen, safety.

Believe it or not, they go for defense again.

24(55)

Secondary: defensive end, outside linebacker, cornerback.

Insurance behind Duce Staley.

25(56)

Secondary: wide receiver, defensive tackle.

Whether Richmond Webb re-signs or not this season, the team will need an eventual replacement.

26(57)

Secondary: backup quarterback, guard, cornerback.

After taking a CB, their most pressing needs are at both offensive and defensive tackle, but there appears to be no prospects worthy of a second-round selection at those positions. Instead, look for the Vikes to go after a replacement for Robert Smith, though Thomas is more of a Leroy Hoard.

27(58)

Secondary: fullback, wide receiver, tight end, linebacker, cornerback.

The Broncos will be looking strictly for depth, with Winborn and WR Ken-Yon Rambo being the top options.

28(59)

Secondary: backup quarterback, fullback, tight end, defensive tackle, safety.

The Raiders also will likely pass over Rambo and several other wide receiver prospects, such as Robert Ferguson, Reggie Germany, and Milton Wynn, for a linebacker.

29(60)

Secondary: running back, fullback, offensive linemen, linebacker.

The Titans are another contending team that was hit hard by the salary cap. Released or leaving for other teams were K Al Del Greco, DE Kenny Holmes, WR Carl Pickens, S Marcus Robertson, WR Yancey Thigpen, and CB Denard Walker. Del Greco was replaced by free agent Joe Nedney, while Kevin Carter, acquired from the Rams in the trade for the No. 29 pick, will take over for Holmes. Overall, the Titans are still a Super Bowl contender, but they do have serious concerns at wide receiver and in the secondary.

30(61)

Secondary: defensive linemen, outside linebacker, safety, kicker.

Winey is considered a bit of a project, but the Giants will not ask him to start right away.

31(62)

With the final pick of the second round, I see the Ravens considering three prospects, Akbar, Rambo, and DE Aaron Schobel, with need winning out over value.