AFC North: Pittsburgh needs big draft to hold off improving Cleveland

Cleveland Browns

The skinny: The Browns have been as active as any team in the league when it comes to free agency. They had issues on their defensive line last year, but have addressed that with the trades for Shaun Rogers and Corey Williams. They also re-signed quarterback Derek Anderson and running back Jamal Lewis. That's the good news. The bad news is they have no draft picks in the first three rounds. The focus will be on finding one or two gems in the later rounds.

Primary need: They got a good, young corner in last year's draft in Eric Wright, but they need to try and find another in the later rounds.

Secondary needs: Running back, outside linebacker and offensive line depth.

Possible targets: Auburn cornerback Patrick Lee, Boise State cornerback Orlando Scandrick, Clark Atlanta outside linebacker Curtis Johnson.

Summary: The Browns will sit out the first three rounds, which will be tough on general manager Phil Savage. He will instead focus on finding some good players in the later rounds. The Browns have had a good offseason -- anything they do in the draft is gravy.

Cincinnati Bengals

The skinny: The top offseason priority has been to try and fix the defense. They added end Antwan Odom in free agency, and he will help. Now they need to get some help inside. That should be the focus in the early part of the draft. This is a big one for coach Marvin Lewis.

Primary need: Defensive tackle. They have to get somebody who can help choke off the run.

Secondary needs: Linebacker, safety and tight end.

Possible targets: USC defensive Sedrick Ellis, LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey or USC linebacker Keith Rivers.

Summary: We know they can score on offense. But it's time they stopped people. The defense should be a focus for many of their picks. Lewis is a defensive coach and it has to be killing him that his isn't doing its part.

Baltimore Ravens

The skinny: They went from a division winner to a cellar team in a year. Why? Age and poor quarterback play were the reasons -- that's a bad combination. They have to find a young quarterback in this draft, maybe not in the first round but at some point. The age on defense is a concern. General manager Ozzie Newsome knows how to find good football players, so he'll get this team back on track.

Primary need: Quarterback. They might not admit it, but that's what it is.

Secondary needs: Cornerback, linebacker, offensive line and receiver.

Possible targets: Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan, Pittsburgh tackle Jeff Otah, Troy cornerback Leodis McKelvin, Jenkins and Talib.

Summary: There is still a lot of talent on this team, but with age becoming a factor they have to add some young contributors. They also have to realize that they can't win a Super Bowl with the quarterbacks they have on the roster.