Team Needs: Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons- To consider any teams season a disappointment after winning their division and making the playoffs is ludicrous but that's how the Falcons feel after last season. This team is always a contender with Matty Ice, Roddy White, Julio Jones, Tony Gonzalez and now Steven Jackson. To contend for the super bowl it'll need to use the draft to upgrade their defense.

Key 2012 Statistics:
Total Offense: 8th
Passing Offense: 6th
Rushing Offense: 29th
Passing TD/INT (rank): 32/14 (5th/T-19)
Rushing TD: T-13
Sacks Allowed: 25th
Total Defense: 24th
Passing Defense: 23rd
Rushing Defense: 21st
Sacks/INT (rank): 29/20 (28th/T-5th)

Free Agency:
Key Losses: CB Brent Grimes, DE John Abraham, RB Michael Turner, C Todd McClure, CB Dunta Robinson, OT Tyson Clabo

Key Additions: RB Steven Jackson, DE Osi Umenyiora

Draft Needs:
Cornerback: Losing CB Brent Grimes and his backup CB Dunta Robinson puts a large void opposite Asante Samuel. Look for the Falcons to possibly use two of their picks on this position alone.

Defensive Line: While losing John Abraham hurts adding Defensive End Osi Umenyiora will help the pass rush. They'll still need to add someone with the ability to play both the run and pass opposite of him plus depth along the line.

Linebacker: While I think Akeem Dent could become the solution at middle linebacker they still need to add someone opposite Sean Weatherspoon.

Center: With Todd McClure retiring this position could be addressed early in the draft. There are 3 very good prospects at center in this years draft and I believe the Falcons have them targeted for a 2nd or 3rd round.

Offensive Tackle: Tyson Clabo leaving opens up a spot at right tackle. I see a late round pick being used here as a player they will look to develop into a guard tackle depth player and address this need through Free Agency.