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February 17, 2008

Frank Coyle
Special to Rivals.com NFL Draft

Rivals.com has partnered with NFL scout and draft expert Frank Coyle of draftinsiders.com to analyze the five biggest needs of each NFL team. Today, we look at the NFC East.

Three teams in the NFC East enter the 2008 Draft looking for playmakers at wide receiver. The division that produced three playoff teams should find help in the bottom of the first round, like Michigan star Mario Manningham, that can make an early impact.

NFC East: Dallas Cowboys | New York Giants | Philadelphia Eagles | Washington Redskins

Dallas (13-3 in 2007)

Head coach: Wade Phillips (Second year)
Key needs: 1. Wide receiver 2. Cornerback 3. Running back

1. Wide receiver - The starters here, Terrell Owens and Terry Glenn both over 34.

2. Cornerback - The playoffs exposed this position. There is little talent other than veteran starter Terence Newman.

3. Running back - The Cowboys could lose veteran Julius Jones in free agency. We have heard rumblings about them trying to select Darren McFadden in the Draft.

New York Giants (10-6 in 2007)

Head coach: Tom Coughlin (13th year)
Key needs: 1. Safety 2. Cornerback 3. Linebacker

1. Safety - Starter Gibril Wilson could walk in free agency if he's not tagged this week. This position is a major need for the Giants.

2. Cornerback - Age and depth are issues here. A quality prospect would be a welcome addition.

3. Linebacker - Two linebackers are up in free agency, and this becomes a top priority if they lose both.

Philadelphia (8-8 in 2007)

Head coach: Andy Reid (10th year)
Key needs: 1. Wide receiver 2. Defensive end 3. Cornerback

1. Wide receiver - The Eagles are always looking for a true No. 1 receiver. They may land one in the Draft this spring.

2. Defensive end - Edge rushers are a must in this scheme. This is clearly their highest defensive priority.

3. Cornerback - There is little depth behind Sheldon Brown and Lito Sheppard, who are aging and injury-prone.

Washington (9-7 in 2007)

Head coach: Jim Zorn (First year)
Key needs: 1. Wide receiver 2. Defensive line 3. Offensive line

1. Wide receiver - A playmaker here is a must in order for young quarterback Jason Campbell to take the next step.

2. Defensive line - Three starters are over 30, and this area could be addressed early and often in the Draft.

3. Offensive line - The unit has four starters over 30 and little talent or depth behind them.

Frank Coyle is a nationally known NFL scout who publishes Draft Insiders' Digest and www.draftinsiders.com. In it's 16th season, Draft Insiders' Digest is dedicated to year-round coverage of NFL and NCAA Football. He covers the NFL Draft and free agency extensively with a veteran scouting staff that provides insightful and unique information on players and team potential in the coming seasons. Draft Insiders' Digest is an extensive publication that produces 15 issues throughout the year and a Draft Yearbook with over 450 in-depth scouting reports.