NFC East: Champs, rivals have heavy holes to fill

Secondary needs: Cornerback, running back and defensive lineman.

Possible targets: The Cowboys have two first-round picks, so you're looking at someone like LSU wide receiver Early Doucet, Arkansas running back Felix Jones or Tennessee State cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.

Summary: The Cowboys have a franchise quarterback -- at least, they think they do. Now they must provide him more weapons, and their timing is perfect. This draft is deep in wide receivers and running backs. With two first-round draft picks they can find a receiver, a cornerback or a running back to replace Julius Jones.

Philadelphia Eagles

The skinny: If it's a new year, there must be a Donovan McNabb story ripped from the headlines. And there is: He wants two or three playmakers, and the Eagles tried hard to accommodate him. Alas, they fanned on Randy Moss and Larry Fitzgerald. So this is another opportunity to satisfy McNabb except ... except the Eagles love to draft linemen on both sides of the ball.

Primary need: Probably an offensive tackle. William Thomas and Jon Runyan are at or near the ends of their careers.

Secondary need: Pass rusher, safety, running back and wide receiver.

Possible targets: At the 19th spot, the Eagles have a shot at Miami safety Kenny Phillips, Vanderbilt tackle Chris Williams or Pittsburgh's Jeff Otah.

Summary: McNabb is right: The Eagles need more weapons. For the moment, Brian Westbrook is it, though Reggie Brown and Kevin Curtis had their moments last season. Safety Brian Dawkins is 34 and nearing the end, while defensive lineman Darren Howard appears finished. Look for the club to start retooling with the offensive line, then move to defense.

Washington Redskins

The skinny: Despite making the playoffs, the Redskins are the trendy choice for last in this division. Why? Because Joe Gibbs is gone, and no one knows what to make of replacement Jim Zorn. Vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato will make the personnel decisions, with the club looking to help its passing game as well as its offensive and defensive lines.

Primary need: Defensive line, with a tackle the needier position.

Secondary need: Offensive line, wide receiver, cornerback.

Possible targets: The Redskins choose 21st, which isn't good for a team looking for a top defensive tackle. North Carolina's Kentwan Balmer is a possibility, but the Redskins might not budge on him. They'd like a pass rusher like Florida's Derrick Harvey or Clemson's Phillip Merling, but Harvey will be gone. There will be plenty of wide receivers available here, with someone like DeSean Jackson or Early Doucet possible.

Summary: Zorn is a former quarterback, so the club could tilt toward offense. The problem is: He needs to protect young quarterback Jason Campbell with something more than another wide receiver, so I could see Washington looking first for an offensive lineman who can pass block. It makes sense as an investment in Campbell's future.