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Atlanta Falcons – Everyone knows the Falcons are looking to win right now with their blockbuster trade to move up and take wide receiver Julio Jones. They also traded up later on to get running back Jacquizz Rodgers. While both of these players should help the team, there is still a question mark at defensive end. John Abraham is 33 and the only real threat they have. They may go after someone in free agency or hope that seventh round pick Cliff Matthews will pan out.

1) Carolina Panthers – Cam Newton, Quarterback, Auburn

This year’s top pick is one of the most unpredictable in recent memory. The Panthers have holes all over the field, but their passing game in 2010 was horrid. New Head Coach Ron Rivera has no loyalty to last year’s second round pick, Jimmy Clausen, and Newton brings immediate excitement to a down franchise. While he may not be ready to play right now, his physical abilities and intangibles make him too hard to pass up.

2) Denver Broncos – Marcell Dareus, Defensive Lineman, Alabama

Atlanta Falcons: The Falcons are on the league’s most solid teams, with few holes at any position. With tight end Tony Gonzalez getting up there in age, the team should consider bringing in some young talent at the position. Defensive end is also an area to add some youth as John Abraham is approaching his mid-30’s and likely won’t be able to maintain his high level of play.

A Look Back – Yet another .500 season has really pushed the Carolina Panthers organization to the brink of a slew of changes. There is clearly a philosophy problem with the Panthers that just hasn’t changed from the Super Bowl run several years ago. Is this a product of HC John Fox refusing to change his style to adapt to what he has to work with or a case of the pieces just not being in place? We may find out in 2010.