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2014 NFL Draft Goals – Picks 17-32

Walt14 mins
Posted May 3, 2014.
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What does every team need to accomplish in the 2014 NFL Draft? We’ll look at each team’s goals on this page, as well as possible selections for each squad. Also see how the goals are being addressed in the 2014 NFL Mock Draft (will be updated tomorrow).

Back to 2014 NFL Draft Goals: Picks 1-16.

  1. Baltimore Ravens:
    The Ravens are 15 months removed from winning the Super Bowl, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t have a lot of work to do. They have to find a new weapon for Joe Flacco, upgrade the offensive line and obtain some help for the secondary. They also need to acquire at least one new running back in the wake of Ray Rice’s off-the-field issues.

    Ideal 2014 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    17. Beckham, Odell WR
    48. Ward, Jimmie S
    79. Richardson, Antonio OT
    99. West, Terrance RB
    134. McCullers, Daniel NT
    138. Hampton, Victor CB

  2. New York Jets:
    The Jets have the least-talented roster in the NFL. Excluding the defensive and offensive lines, every group on their roster is sub par at best. This is why I have them picking No. 1 in my 2015 NFL Mock Draft. New York will have to enjoy a masterful draft in order to avoid owning the NFL’s worst record in 2014. Unfortunately, it simply has too many holes to fill, so taking the best player available each time is probably the way to go.

    Ideal 2014 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    18. Ebron, Eric TE
    49. Benjamin, Kelvin WR
    80. McGill, Keith CB
    104. Reilly, Trevor DE/OLB
    115. Skov, Shayne ILB

  3. Miami Dolphins:
    Miami’s No. 1 priority is finding multiple upgrades on the offensive line to compensate for the ridiculous Jonathan Martin-Richie Incognito situation last year. Help is also needed at linebacker, wide receiver and cornerback, but fixing Ryan Tannehill’s blocking has to be the team’s top goal.

    Ideal 2014 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    19. Martin, Zack OT/G
    50. Borland, Chris ILB
    81. Yankey, David G
    116. Herron, Robert WR

  4. Arizona Cardinals:
    The Cardinals would probably win most divisions in the NFL, but they’re only the third-best team in the fierce NFC West. They have no real holes outside of safety and rush linebacker, so those two areas should be addressed. They may also want to spend an early selection on a long-term quarterback to take over once Carson Palmer moves on.

    Ideal 2014 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    20. Pryor, Calvin S
    52. Attaochu, Jeremiah DE/OLB
    84. Mettenberger, Zach QB
    120. Skov, Shayne ILB



  5. Green Bay Packers:
    The Packers’ primary objective is to get faster on defense. They are tired of losing to Colin Kaepernick, so they have to be able to defend scrambling quarterbacks. Look for them to use multiple selections on quick defenders. They also have to give Aaron Rodgers some help in terms of a new center and a replacement for Jermichael Finley at tight end.

    Ideal 2014 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    21. Mosley, C.J. ILB
    53. Amaro, Jace TE
    85. Brooks, Terrence S
    98. Abbrederis, Jared WR
    121. Clare, Will DE/DT

  6. Philadelphia Eagles:
    The Eagles have an abysmal secondary that needs multiple upgrades. Obtaining those and a new receiver are what their front office has to focus on during the draft. Acquiring some help in the front seven is also needed, but not before fixing those two aforementioned areas.

    Ideal 2014 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    22. Fuller, Kyle CB
    54. Benjamin, Kyle WR
    86. Kirksey, Christian LB
    122. Johnson, Dontae S

  7. Kansas City Chiefs:
    The Chiefs are missing a second-round pick, so they want to move down more than anything. Their aim is to do so and then grab a guard like Xavier Su’a-Filo or Joel Bitonio. After that, they have to use some selections on the receiving corps and secondary. Getting some help in the front seven and on the defensive line is another goal.

    Ideal 2014 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    23. Su’a-Filo, Xavier G (via trade)
    87. Landry, Jarvis WR
    124. Urban, Brent DE/DT

  8. Cincinnati Bengals:
    The Bengals don’t believe in signing free agents, so they’ll have to find replacements for the players they lost in free agency during the draft. This includes Michael Johnson and Anthony Collins. However, cornerback could be the team’s biggest need, given that Mike Zimmer will no longer be around to get the most out of the players at that position. Cincinnati also needs to think about finding a new quarterback because Andy Dalton doesn’t appear to have what it takes to lead the team deep into the playoffs.

    Ideal 2014 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    24. Fuller, Kyle CB
    55. Fleming, Cameron OT
    88. Jeffcoat, Jackson DE
    123. Murray, Aaron QB



  9. San Diego Chargers:
    San Diego’s defense played better down the stretch, but it still needs help at multiple positions. Rush linebacker and nose tackle both have to be addressed, but the big holes are in the secondary, especially cornerback. The Chargers also have to give Philip Rivers a new downfield target because all Rivers has is Keenan Allen.

    Ideal 2014 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    25. Fuller, Kyle CB
    57. Attaochu, Jeremiah DE/OLB
    89. Landry, Jarvis WR
    125. Ellis, Justin NT

  10. Indianapolis Colts:
    The Colts don’t pick until No. 59, so their resources are limited. They have to bolster their secondary, but that’s No. 2 on their list of priorities behind improving Andrew Luck’s pass protection. Indianapolis has to shield its franchise player.

    Ideal 2014 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    59. Martin, Marcus C
    90. Yankey, David G

  11. New Orleans Saints:
    The Saints don’t have any glaring needs, excluding center, wide receiver and cornerback. Outside of addressing all three of those spots, the Saints can take the top player available to help shore up their roster for a potential Super Bowl run.

    Ideal 2014 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    27. Verrett, Jason CB
    58. Bradford, Carl LB
    91. Coleman, Brandon WR
    126. Swanson, Travis C

  12. Carolina Panthers:
    The Panthers lost a ton of talent this offseason, particularly at wideout and on the offensive line. Some contrarians think they can look at other positions, but the receiving corps and front are in such dire need of help that the front office almost has to address them early and often.

    Ideal 2014 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    28. Lee, Marqise WR
    60. Adams, Davante WR
    92. Turner, Billy OT
    128. Dozier, Dakota G



  13. New England Patriots:
    The Patriots were able to upgrade their roster in free agency, but they have a few things they must take care of in the draft. They need to add at least one defensive tackle, find a new center, obtain a speedy linebacker and acquire a replacement for Aaron Hernandez. Bill Belichick may also want to add another running back because he doesn’t trust anyone on his roster to carry the load.

    Ideal 2014 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    29. Hageman, Ra’Shede DE/DT
    62. Richburg, Weston C
    93. Jones, DaQuan NT
    130. Tripp, Jordan OLB
    140. Fiedorowicz, C.J. TE

  14. San Francisco 49ers:
    The 49ers have so many picks that they almost have to move up. It’ll be too costly to get Mike Evans, but they can get either Justin Gilbert or Odell Beckham without having to worry about surrendering too many selections because they have so many. Outside of obtaining a top-15 talent, San Francisco needs to address the receiver, cornerback and safety positions. Getting another pass-rusher as insurance for Aldon Smith would be smart as well.

    Ideal 2014 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    Trade. Beckham, Odell WR
    56. McGill, Keith CB
    77. Desir, Pierre CB
    94. Dixon, Ahmad S
    100. Thomas, Logan QB
    129. Fortt, Khairi ILB

  15. Denver Broncos:
    The Broncos aren’t worried about the future. They’re all in for a potential championship this year. Thus, look for them to draft prospects who were productive in college and could contribute immediately.

    Ideal 2014 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    31. Shazier, Ryan LB
    63. Murphy, Trent DE
    95. Richardson, Antonio OT
    131. Grant, Ryan WR

  16. Seattle Seahawks:
    The Seahawks obviously don’t need to deviate from their strategy. They’ve drafted highly athletic players under this regime, and that has worked out perfectly thus far. Seattle will take the same type of athletes, focusing on the offensive line, as well as the cornerback, receiver and LEO positions.

    Ideal 2014 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    32. Bitonio, Joel OT/G
    64. Smith, Marcus LEO
    132. Gaines, Phillip CB



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