2008 team needs- AFC North
Part 2 of our look at the pre Draft needs of each NFL team moves on to the AFC North
Pittsburgh Steelers
2007 record10-6
1st in AFC North
| Departures | Position |
Signings |
Position |
| Jerame Tuman | TE | Jared Zabransky | QB |
| Alan Faneca | OG | Mewelde Moore | RB |
| Allen Rossum | CB | Justin Vincent | RB |
| Billy Latsko | FB | ||
| Dallas Baker (re-signed) | WR | ||
| Jeremy Bloom (re-signed) | WR | ||
| Matt Trannon | WR | ||
| Gerran Walker (re-signed) | WR | ||
| Cody Boyd | TE | ||
| Jason Capizi | OL | ||
| Matt Lentz | OL | ||
| Travis Kirschke (re-signed) | DL | ||
| Scott Paxson (re-signed) | DL | ||
| Keyaron Fox | LB | ||
| Andre Frazier (re-signed) | LB | ||
| Anthony Trucks | LB | ||
| Mike Lorello (re-signed) | FS | ||
| Jared Retkofsky | ST | ||
Team needs
The Steelers have been very active in free agency addressing their biggest needs at WR and Offensive Line. There is a smaller need for help at CB.
2008 first round draft position - 23rd
Cleveland Browns
2007 record 10-6
2nd in AFC North
| Departures | Position |
Signings |
Position |
| Simon Fraser | DL | Derek Anderson (re-signed) | QB |
| Chaun Thompson | LB | Kory Chapman | RB |
| Ricardo Colclough | CB | Jamal Lewis (re-signed) | RB |
| Charles Ali (re-signed) | FB | ||
| Kevin Kasper | WR | ||
| Donte’ Stallworth | WR | ||
| Zachary West | DL | ||
| Shantee Orr | LB | ||
| Gary Baxter (re-signed) | CB | ||
| Nick Sorensen (re-signed) | FS |
Team Needs
The Browns are in desperate need of at least one impact Defensive End for their 3-4 . The signing of Stallworth alleviates the need for a WR.Look for the Browns to focus on the Defense with this draft
2008 first round draft position- no first round pick
Cincinnati Bengals
2007 record 7-9
3rd in AFC North
| Departures | Position |
Signings |
Position |
| Skyler Green | WR | Jordan Palmer | QB |
| Cooper Wallace | TE | Antonio Chatman (re-signed) | WR |
| Alex Stepanovich | C | Ben Utecht | TE |
| Justin Smith | DL | Danny Baugher | P |
| Landon Johnson | LB | Kyle Larson (re-signed) | P |
| Madieu Williams | FS | Rex Hadnot | OG |
| Johnathan Fanene (re-signed) | DL | ||
| Antwan Odom | DL | ||
| Darryl Blackstock | LB | ||
| Kyries Hebert | LB | ||
| Brandon Johnson | LB | ||
| Dhani Jones (re-signed) | LB | ||
| Roy Manning (re-signed) | LB | ||
| Herana-Daze Jones (re-signed) | SS |
Team Needs
The Bengals need to continue to address their run defense as this continues to be a concern.The continuing saga of will Chad Johnson report or will he be traded necessitates the need for some attention to the WR position in the draft. If the Bengals move to a 3-4 as rumors suggest,also look for them to sign a playmaking Nose Tackle.
2008 first round draft position - 9th pick
Baltimore Ravens
2007 record 5-11
4th in AFC North
| Departures | Position |
Signings |
Position |
| Devard Darling | WR | E.J. Cochrane | PK |
| Dennis Haley | LB | Brendon Ayabadenjo | LB |
| Nick Greisen (re-signed) | LB | ||
| Frank Walker | LB |
Team Needs
The first thing that the Ravens need to be addressing is the QB position. Steve McNair is injury prone and Kyle Boller has proven to be a less than effective starter. CB is another immediate need that needs to be addressed as both starters will be over 30 when the season starts.The OT and DE positions will also need to be addressed this year.
2008 first round draft position- 8th pick
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