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NFL Draft 2019: Each team’s biggest need entering season

By Michael Johnson

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 26: Head coach Steve Wilks of the Arizona Cardinals watches from the sidelines in the fourth quarter of a preseason footbal game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on August 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 26: Head coach Steve Wilks of the Arizona Cardinals watches from the sidelines in the fourth quarter of a preseason footbal game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on August 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 10: Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks walks near the sidelines during the first half of their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on December 10, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 10: Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks walks near the sidelines during the first half of their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on December 10, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) /

Seattle Seahawks – Safety 

Earl Thomas doesn’t want to play for the Seahawks, but he’s only part of their worries. There’s a glaring hole at the strong safety spot where Kam Chancellor used to be. Bradley McDougald is an NFL journeyman currently slotted to start. There was a thought that Shaquem Griffin could replace Chancellor, but he settled in at outside linebacker. With both safety spots filled with unknown guys, it’s hard to imagine a bigger need for the Seahawks right now.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Defensive End

 The Buccaneers desperately need a dynamic pass rusher after recording just 22 sacks last season. Jason Pierre-Paul was a nice addition, but Vinny Curry isn’t the answer on the other side. He’s never reached double digits in terms of sacks and hasn’t had more than 25 tackles in a season. Noah Spence hasn’t lived up to expectations and they didn’t draft anyone to develop. The Bucs will struggle to get to the quarterback again from the defensive end spot

Tennessee Titans – Offensive Line depth

The tackle position was one area the Titans did not have to worry about. However, Jack Conklin is still rehabbing from a torn ACL he suffered at the end of last year. With Conklin sidelined, the Titans will likely start former Eagle, Dennis Kelly in his spot. Meanwhile, they could look to upgrade at guard from Quinton Spain. What’s clear, however, is that the Titans need some depth for the offensive front.

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Washington Redskins – Wide Receiver

Who is the No.1 go-to wide receiver on the Redskins? Josh Doctson currently leads the Redskins in that category, but he’s still developing as an NFL player.  Paul Richardson can stretch the field hasn’t lived up to expectations yet, although a fresh start can help. Jamison Crowder just returned from injury, and who knows if it’ll continue to bother him. Still, he’s more of two-three, so the question remains: Who is the go-to receiver on the Redskins roster?

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