2. Detroit Lions - Joe Thomas, OT Wisconsin
Other options: QB Brady Quinn, DE Gaines Adams, WR Calvin Johnson
Somehow Matt Millen is still the General Manager of the Lions, so its hard to forecast what they might do. Especially when you're forecasting something that has even the slightest semblance of logic, like the Lions taking Wisconsin OT Joe Thomas. Thomas is extremely polished and a master technician that can step in on Day 1 and provide the blindside protection required for some of Millen's other early draft picks to able to produce.

3. Cleveland Browns - Adrian Peterson, RB Oklahoma*
Other options: QB Brady Quinn, DT Alan Branch, DE Gaines Adams
The Browns have had a remarkable string of bad luck when it comes to injuries for their high profile picks and free agent players; Tim Couch, William Green, Kellen Winslow, Braylon Edwards, LeCharles Bentley. So they might be a little gun-shy to take a player who already has 800 carries on his resume, two bum ankles, and a recovering shoulder injury. But they'll be able to sweep those concerns aside when they realize that the player in question is an absolutely dynamic talent like Oklahoma RB Adrian Peterson that, if healthy, could turn the franchise around.

4. Tampa Bay Bucs - Calvin Johnson, WR Georgia Tech*
Other options: QB Brady Quinn, DE Gaines Adams, DE Jamaal Anderson
The best player in this draft, without question, is Georgia Tech's Calvin Johnson. It just so happens that the politics and positional needs of the top 3 teams in this draft don't require the services of a wide receiver. This is bad news monetarily for Calvin, but euphorically good news for the Bucs who will watch as the most complete and talented Wide Receiver prospect in the last 10 years falls right into their laps and starts a Hall of Fame career.

5. Arizona Cardinals - Gaines Adams, DE Clemson
Other options: DE Jamaal Anderson, OT Levi Brown, FS LaRon Landry
New stadium, new uniforms, new franchise quarterback. After years of toiling away in mediocrity(and worse) things may actually be looking up for a long-mired Arizona Cardinals franchise. There is a tremendous need for talent on the Offensive Line, but not tremendous enough to warrant them stretching on Penn State tackle Levi Brown. Instead, they'll go for someone who can make an immediate impact defensively, in Clemson DE Gaines Adams, the best pure pass rusher in the draft. Pairing him with a potentially healthy Bertrand Berry would form a lethal combo of bookends.

6. Washington Redskins - Jamaal Anderson, DE Arkansas*
Other options: DT Alan Branch, FS LaRon Landry, DT Amobi Okoye
There will be no shortage of free agent spending by the Redskins, as per usual, this off-season. But the reason Gregg Williams' defense went from being a highly-productive unit to one of the worst in franchise history in a single calendar year is simple: the unit lacks youth. Andre Carter was brought in to be an impact player off of the edge but found himself being double and triple-teamed. That would most definitely change by selecting Arkansas DE Jamaal Anderson, the 6'6" 280 pounder who lead the SEC in sacks last season. He is raw, but he's the type of high ceiling youth that Washington needs to regain effectiveness on defense.

7. Minnesota Vikings - Alan Branch, DT Michigan*
Other options: WR Ted Ginn, CB Leon Hall, MLB Pat Willis
A lot of people would look at this pick on the surface and really find it to be a head scratcher. Minnesota's "Williams Duo," DT Kevin Williams and DT Pat Williams, are both coming off of Pro Bowl seasons where they helped make the Vikings rush defense one of the best in NFL history. But if there's one things Vikings coach Brad Childress should've taken away from his time in Philadelphia with Andy Reid, it's that you must have the foresight to add young talent at established positions before its too late. Pat Williams made his first Pro Bowl in 2006, but he will be 35 on opening day next season and has clearly lost a step. Adding someone like Michigan DT Alan Branch would insure that when and if Pat Williams slows down, there will be another high caliber player ready to take his place.

8. Houston Texans - Brady Quinn, QB Notre Dame
Other options: OT Levi Brown, RB Marshawn Lynch, FS LaRon Landry
The marriage between the Texans and David Carr is seemingly over, although it may have been over before it really ever began. Carr has shown plenty of flashes of talent and leadership, but there simply wasn't enough commitment or talent around him to succeed in one of the AFC's toughest divisions. So with Texans coach Gary Kubiak looking elsewhere, it was presumed he'd make a run at Denver QB Jake Plummer, but after Plummer's recent retirement announcement you can probably close the book on that happening. So there sit the Texans at #8, with a 4-year collegiate starter in a pro-style offense, tutored by Charlie Weis, with accolades too long to list, staring them right in the face. Hard to say no in that scenario, and thats why the Texans officially end the "Carr era" and grab Notre Dame QB Brady Quinn.

9. Miami Dolphins - Leon Hall, CB Michigan
Other options: OT Levi Brown, CB Chris Houston, FS LaRon Landry
Nick Saban left the Dolphins high and dry for the University of Alabama, but the team he left behind is in good enough shape to rekindle some of those high hopes they had entering the 2006 season. Incoming head coach Cam Cameron is an offensive line guru and could very well consider grabbing Penn State's Levi Brown here, but it might still be deemed too much of a stretch. Grabbing a player like Michigan CB Leon Hall to place next to Travis Daniels would allow the Phins to keep their 2006 1st rounder Jason Allen at safety, and alleviate some of the pressure that is on their aging front-7.

10. Atlanta Falcons - Ted Ginn, WR Ohio State*
Other options: FS LaRon Landry, OT Levi Brown, MLB Pat Willis
The Falcons certainly need playmaking ability in the defensive secondary, and would take every second possible convincing themselves that they shouldn't take LSU's LaRon Landry here. However, new Falcons coach Bobby Petrino and the staff he has built have made the maturation of Michael Vick their number one priority. This will be the 4th or 5th offensive system that Vick has played in during his NFL career, and he'll need weapons to aid him into yet another transition. He has a Pro Bowl tight end in Alge Crumpler, and the Falcons have invested 1st round picks in both Michael Jenkins and Roddy White, but have come away disappointed with both. Bobby Petrino's ideal offense is a "power spread" with 4 wide receivers on the field that can create mis-match problems and allow the QB to make plays out of a 3-step drop. Who better says "mis-match problems" in this draft than Ohio State WR Ted Ginn, maybe the fastest player in this draft? Bobby Petrino is an offense-oriented guy with an offense-oriented mind, so he'll ignore the pressing defensive needs and take his "Weapon X."

Ginn Could Spread His Wings As A Falcon

11. San Francisco 49ers - LaRon Landry, FS LSU
Other options: MLB Pat Willis, DE Adam Carriker, WR Robert Meachem
The 49ers appear to be a team on the rise, and have made an early impact in the free agent market by dolling out big--and I mean big--money for CB Nate Clements and SS Michael Lewis. A playmaker at Linebacker is very tempting for Mike Nolan and Co. in this slot, but it will be too hard to ignore the value found in LSU safety LaRon Landry. The line between Free and Strong safety continues to blur in today's NFL, so a legitimate 2-way safety like Landry is a great weapon to have. He'll drop back to center field and cover the pass, he'll drop down into the box and play the run, and he'll do both with a high motor and the intention of knocking the ball carrier's head clean off his shoulders during every snap. Pairing that kind of insurance policy at Safety, with the shut-down cornerback they added in Clements, would finally give Mike Nolan the defensive personnel to go buck wild with his schemes.

12. Buffalo Bills - Chris Houston, CB Arkansas*
Other options: RB Marshawn Lynch, OLB Lawrence Timmons, MLB Pat Willis
The Bills made a surprising run at the playoffs in their first year under Dick Jauron, but there are still obvious steps to be taken before they can reach that goal. An early off-season surprise came when the Bills confirmed they were dangling RB Willis McGahee as trade bait, so there is a chance they could take the more-than-NFL-ready Marshawn Lynch of California. They are also in a good position to have their choice of any of the draft's top linebackers, but reports insist that Dick Jauron plans to move up-and-comer Angelo Crowell to middle linebacker and start veteran Takeo Spikes and young Keith Ellison on the outside spots. That leaves the Bills trying to find a replacement for the departed Nate Clements, and they'll find him in a Combine-standout who just might be the best bump-and-run cornerback in this draft, Arkansas CB Chris Houston.

13. St Louis Rams - Lawrence Timmons, OLB Florida State*
Other options: MLB Pat Willis, DT Amobi Okoye, DE Jarvis Moss
The Rams haven't had the greatest luck in drafting high-profile linebackers, but they were pleased with the play of free agent acquisition Will Witherspoon in 2006, who moved from outside linebacker to middle linebacker. They could entertain the idea of moving Witherspoon back outside and taking Mississippi's Patrick Willis to man the middle, or even take a long look at a pass rusher for the defensive line. But much like former Seminole teammate Ernie Sims in last year's draft, Florida State OLB Lawrence Timmons is a raw, slightly inexperienced prospect with physical skills that are just too great to ignore. Despite only being a 1-year starter in college, the Rams go with Timmons who will help form a solid foundation at linebacker.

14. Carolina Panthers - Pat Willis, MLB Mississippi
Other options: FS Reggie Nelson, WR Robert Meachem, OT Levi Brown
Heading into the 2006 season the Panthers were perceived as one of the most complete and talented rosters in the NFL, but by season's end were regarded as the most disappointing team in the league. Injuries along the offensive line caused a lot of shuffling up front, which stunted the development of the running game and limited what QB Jake Delhomme could do with the offense. Penn State's Levi Brown is someone they will take a long look at here, but there is enough offensive line talent already on the roster that, if they stay healthy, should rebound. Middle linebacker Dan Morgan started his career well for the Panthers but it is unfortunately now in jeopardy after multiple concussions, so the Panthers simply can't pass on the leadership and downhill playing ability of celebrated Ole Miss MLB Patrick Willis.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers - Adam Carriker, DE Nebraska
Other options: CB Darrelle Revis, DE Jarvis Moss, OC Ryan Kalil
The Steelers finished the '06 season on a hot streak and hope to kick '07 off with a bang under new head coach Mike Tomlin, the former defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings. The player personnel on the Steelers roster is fit to run the base 34 defense that they've been accustomed to for the past several years, but Tomlin's expertise is the "Tampa 2"/cover 2 defense and there are rumblings that he would like to convert to that style of defense, or atleast implement some of it into the playbook. Needing a defensive playmaker, there just so happens to be one at this slot who fits in every defensive system Mike Tomlin could possibly conjure up; Nebraska DE Adam Carriker. At 6'6" and 290 pounds with rare athleticism, Carriker can play 43 DE, 43 DT, 34 DE, or 34 OLB. If the Steelers are still unsure on what their base defense will be come draft day, taking Carriker will give them the safety net of knowing he'll make an impact regardless of where he plays.

16. Green Bay Packers - Marshawn Lynch, RB California*
Other options: WR Robert Meachem, CB Darrelle Revis, FS Reggie Nelson
The semi-annual "Favre Watch" was surprisingly short and sweet this year, with Favre declaring quickly after the season that he was confident with the young roster around him and wanted to give it "one more go," which in actuality probably means 3 or 4 more. But I digress. Favre found a young new talent to throw to in rookie WR Greg Jennings, but Jennings wore down in the 2nd half of the season and when you couple that with the ascending age of Pro Bowl wideout Donald Driver, the Packers could look at taking a wide receiver here. The defensive backfield also could use an influx of youth with Al Harris and Charles Woodson playing well but approaching the decline of their respective careers. The most pressing of all their needs, however, is to find an every-down running back in lue of Ahman Green's departure. Considered the most well-rounded runner in this draft, California RB Marshawn Lynch would be a great fit here and could end up being to the Packers in 2007, what Joseph Addai was to the Colts in 2006.

17. Jacksonville Jaguars - Jarvis Moss, DE Florida*
Other options: CB Darrelle Revis, WR Robert Meachem, OG Justin Blalock
Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio wasted little time in declaring that Byron Leftwich is the team's starting quarterback heading into 2007, which by all means is the right move and will help the team to focus on improving the overall scope of the roster, rather than getting entrenched in a pseudo "Quarterback Controversey." The Jags would like to add some flare to the receiving corps where high draft picks like Reggie Williams and Matt Jones failed to step up after the 2006 retirement of future Hall of Famer Jimmy Smith. They'd also like to add a fixture to an offensive line that has little stability, but ultimately they need to address their pass rush. The duo of Marcus Stroud and John Henderson make up the best defensive tackle stable in the NFL, but at defensive end Reggie Hayward is coming off of a bad knee injury and Paul Spicer is 32 and coming off of a lackluster year. The Jags will have to look no further than their own back yard by taking Florida DE Jarvis Moss, the 6'6" 255 pound force off the edge that has drawn comparisons to Florida alum Jevon Kearse.

18. Cincinnati Bengals - Amobi Okoye, DT Louisville
Other options: CB Darrelle Revis, TE Greg Olsen, OG Justin Blalock
All of the pieces an offense could desire are in place for the Bengals, and putting their off-the-field shenanigans aside, the team's biggest concern is improving a defense that has been consistently disappointing under head coach Marvin Lewis. Last year they signed DT Sam Adams with hopes of him providing the kind of interior vacuum he did in his prime, but he was largely a disappointment and the front-7 suffered because of it. The unfortunate loss of former 1st round pick David Pollock to a neck injury leaves a question mark in the linebacker corps, but the top priority for the Bengals should be fixing that interior D-Line. Louisville DT Amobi Okoye is a steal at #18, as he is already a top-tier prospect despite only being 19 years of age. Right now he is a tremendous 1-gap penetrator who could improve against the run, but as he further reaches physical maturity he could develop into possibly the best defensive tackle in the game.

19. Tennessee Titans - Robert Meachem, WR Tennessee*
Other options: OT Levi Brown, CB Darrelle Revis, WR Dwayne Bowe
It was a surprisingly good year for the Titans in 2006, one in which they started the season with head coach Jeff Fisher on the hot seat and Kerry Collins at quarterback. By season's end they were just a few points away from making the playoffs, Jeff Fisher was a Coach of the Year candidate, and the sensational Vince Young dazzled fans and took home the Rookie of the Year award. Since then their off-season has been mired by the off-field exploits of Adam "Pac Man" Jones, but you can rest assured that the front office is working diligently on improving their young and talented team through the draft. Defensive secondary help wouldn't hurt, but there is no better way to help the development of franchise QB Vince Young than to draft Tennessee WR Robert Meachem. Meachem lead the NCAA in receiving yards per game in 2006, and is tremendous after the catch, which is a great safety valve for a player like Vince Young.

20. New York Giants - Darrelle Revis, CB Pittsburgh*
Other options: OT Levi Brown, WR Dwayne Bowe, RB Antonio Pittman
The 2006 season for the Giants was a sideshow of stereotypical New York proportions. Tom Coughlin being oil to his roster's water, Tiki Barber's mid-season retirement announcement, Eli Manning's weekly "will he or won't he?" meltdowns. And yet, in a watered down NFC, the Giants still made the playoffs. With Tom Coughlin returning and Tiki Barber not, the offense rests solely on the shoulders of the enigmatic Eli Manning, as well as RB Brandon Jacobs, who goes from being a one-dimensional short yardage specialist to being asked to be an every-down running back. This could force the Giants to take a long look at any kind of offensive help they can get, but in the end their biggest concern is an aged, depleted pass defense that hurt them down the stretch. With a talented defensive line and capable linebackers, the Giants are in dire need of a cornerback that they can "put on an island" and not have to worry about the opposition's #1 receiver. Enter: Pittsburgh's Darrelle Revis, who would not only immediately be the best corner on their roster, but would also contribute as a kick and punt returner.

Revis Will Be An Impact Player of New York Proportions

21. Denver Broncos - Ryan Kalil, OC USC
Other options: OT Levi Brown, FS Reggie Nelson, RB Antonio Pittman
With the trade and/or retirement of Jake Plummer, the Broncos are fully entrenched in the "Cutler Era" and have the weapons at wide receiver and tight end to have a potentially explosive offense. Acquiring Detroit CB Dre' Bly to play alongside the unflappable Champ Bailey has shored up and already intimidating defense. So where do the Broncos need to improve? Well, Mike Shanahan and his infinite belief in his own genius finds a running game that has only un-drafted Mike Bell and an aging offensive line to work with. The quickest sollution comes in the form of USC Center Ryan Kalil, the best technician in the draft and someone who fits flawlessly in Denver's zone-blocking scheme. With incumbent center Tom Nalen nearing the end of his career, Ryan Kalil can step in right away and lend a spark to Denver's running game.

22. Dallas Cowboys - Levi Brown, OT Penn State
Other options: WR Dwayne Bowe, CB Aaron Ross, OG Justin Blalock
The winds of change have swept over Dallas with the departure of Bill Parcells, the arrival of new head coach Wade Phillips, and the official ushering of the "Romo Era." The roster is not getting any younger, but it remains one of the most talented in the NFC and doesn't need a whole lot of fiddling with to be a real contender in 2007. With the walking migraine known as Terrell Owens and an aging Terry Glenn, the team might look to add a wide receiver who in the future could start alongside Patrick Crayton. Depth at corner back is also a concern with CB Anthony Henry likely making the move to safety next year. But it will be hard to pass up Penn State OT Levi Brown, a player with endless amounts of raw ability but a real need to refine his mechanics. Sitting on the bench for a year behind former Pro Bowler Flozell Adams would be the perfect situation for both Brown and the Cowboys.

23. Kansas City Chiefs - Justin Blalock, OL Texas
Other options: WR Dwayne Bowe, CB Eric Wright, FS Reggie Nelson
Last season the Chiefs had very little time to adapt to the sudden retirement of future Hall of Fame left tackle Willie Roaf, and this off-season are trying to cope with the musings that another future Hall of Famer, guard Will Shields, is going to hang up the cleats as well. Roaf's retirement didn't prevent the Chiefs from calling Larry Johnson's number a jaw-dropping 416 times last season, and when and if Shields retires, that won't likely change their playcalling either. So if Herm Edwards and the Chiefs are going to run Larry Johnson into an early grave, why not give him a great young road grader to do it behind? Texas OG/RT Justin Blalock is a 4-year collegiate starter with experience all across the line and would make an instant impact up front for the Chiefs.

24. New England Patriots(f. SEA) - Reggie Nelson, FS/CB Florida*
Other options: WR Dwayne Bowe, CB Aaron Ross, LB Paul Posluszny
The Patriots started the off-season by franchising their playmaking corner Asante Samuel, but his longterm future with the team is still unclear. With two first round draft choices(the current choice was received from Seattle in return for Deion Branch) the Patriots have the luxury of taking the best player available; he just so happens to fill a need, to boot. The playmaking defensive captain of the defending NCAA Champion Florida Gators, FS Reggie Nelson, is a player with the skillset and versatility to be a ballhawk at Free Safety or a physical bump and run Cornerback--both of which the Patriots are in need of and would welcome with open arms.

25. New York Jets - Eric Wright, CB UNLV*
Other options: WR Dwayne Bowe, CB Aaron Ross, TE Greg Olsen
As much of a surprise as it was for the dysfunctional Giants to make the playoffs, the even bigger New York football surprise was the Jets and their baby faced first-year head coach Eric Mangini making the playoffs. In a tough and talented AFC East division it is important for the Jets to try to stay one step ahead of the competition to avoid regressing from last season. A fresh receiving option for QB Chad Pennington could be of help, but the most important need to address is the pass coverage. 2nd-year corner Justin Miller made the Pro Bowl as an electric return man, but is still raw as a defender and can't be relied on as a #1 cornerback. In need of someone who can get in the face and jam larger receivers, as well as possess the natural athleticism to hang with some of the division's smaller and quicker receivers, the Jets will opt for UNLV's Eric Wright, a transfer from Southern Cal who is on the rise.

26. Philadelphia Eagles - Dwayne Bowe, WR LSU
Other options: CB Aaron Ross, S Michael Griffin, WR Dwayne Jarrett
The Eagles were one of the most surprising teams of the 2006 seaon; not because they made the playoffs, but because they made the playoffs behind Jeff Garcia who took over a 5-6 squad that had just lost Donovan McNabb for the season. With McNabb expected to return to full health by training camp and a new-found balance in the team's offensive approach, the Eagles are looking to do damage once again in the NFC. They could opt to address depth issues at linebacker and safety, but with the expected departure of one-year rental WR Donte Stallworth, they are thrilled to have the West Coast Offense-built Dwayne Bowe out of LSU.

27. New Orleans Saints - Greg Olsen, TE Miami*
Other options: MLB Buster Davis, CB Aaron Ross, DT DeMarcus Tyler
There isn't much more you can say about the Saints storybook season, that hasn't already been said countless times. But in less than a year, first time head coach Sean Payton has built a foundation that could make the once-woeful Saints a contender for years to come. But first, that progression needs to continue with a good draft, where they will likely look to address the linebacking corps and defensive line. In this scenario there is just too much value at pick #27 for one of the Scouting Combine's breakout performers, Miami TE Greg Olsen. Saints QB Drew Brees has the most talented backfield in the game to work with, and a young and deep wide receiver corps, but a vast upgrade at tight end like this one could put an offense that was already #1 in the league in passing over the top.

28. New England Patriots - Aaron Ross, CB Texas
Other options: WR Dwayne Jarrett, DE Charles Johnson, LB Paul Posluszny
The Patriots are already back on the clock with the second of their first round draft choices, and have their pick of a handful of wide receivers that could give QB Tom Brady a little more insurance in the receiving game. But seeing as how the Patriots made it to the AFC title game with Jabar Gaffney as their leading post-season receiver, I think they can wait to address that. Linebacker is intriguing but the free agency acquisition of the versatile Adalius Thomas relieves some of the concerns there. In the end Belichick and Pioli add even more depth and talent to the defensive backfield with Texas CB Aaron Ross, a somewhat under-the-radar player who fits the Patriots mold well.

29. Baltimore Ravens - Ben Grubbs, OG Auburn
Other options: DE Charles Johnson, RB Tony Hunt, WR Dwayne Jarrett
The pre-season acquisition of QB Steve McNair proved to be one of the best acquisitions of the 2006 season and helped get the Ravens over the hump, and into the playoffs once again. The defense was stellar as usual, and once head coach Brian Billick took over calling the plays, the offense got on a hot streak as well. With their coaching staff and roster largely retained, the Ravens have the oppurtunity to make a pick here that will benefit them in the long run rather just in the necessary immediate. With their entire offensive line getting a little long in the tooth--not to mention the rumored retirement talks of OT Jon Ogden--that seems to be the most likely place to go. They're in a good slot to take Auburn OG Ben Grubbs, one of the draft's "pure" guards who is a big, strong kid with experience who can start immediately.

30. San Diego Chargers - Michael Griffin, S Texas
Other options: WR Dwayne Jarrett, FS Brandon Meriweather, MLB Buster Davis
Rarely in the NFL will you see a team go 14-2 in the regular season and fire their head coach. Rarely will you see a team wait until after both of their coordinators have moved on to other jobs, to fire their head coach. And rarely will you see a team coming off a 14-2 season walking into the Combine with a new head coach, offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator, linebackers coach, and secondary coach. Well, voila! The Chargers fit the bill, in one what has proven to be one of the most bizarre stretches of coaching turnover in recent memory. With all of that said, the Chargers talented roster is still intact and the only area they really need help is at DB and WR. The hard-hitting, line of scrimmage roaming style of play of Texas FS/SS Michael Griffin will fit right in at pick #30.

Hard Hittin' Michael Griffin Would Fit Well for the Bolts

31. Chicago Bears - James Marten, OT Boston College
Other options: DT DeMarcus Tyler, OT Joe Staley, WR Dwayne Jarrett
There are endless questions about the much-maligned Rex Grossman and the quarterback position for the defending NFC Champs, but with plenty of money invested in both Grossman and back-up Brian Griese, I wouldn't expect the Bears to dump even more cash into another quarterback here. Their defense was an un-tamed beast at forcing turnovers and limiting the opposition's chances to score, and with underrated OLB Lance Briggs returning for '07, the only position on defense that the Bears might address here is defensive tackle. DT Tommie Harris is coming off of an injury, Tank Johnson is one strike away from dropping the soap in prison rather than dropping Quarterbacks for sacks, and both Alfonso Boone and Ian Scott are free agents. But with Harris expected to return to full health and '06 3rd round choice Dusty Dvoracek waiting in the wings, they'll look to address the other side of the line in the form of Boston College OT James Marten.

32. Indianapolis Colts - DeMarcus Tyler, DT NC State
Other options: OLB Jon Beason, CB Marcus McCauley, OG Josh Beekman
Yes, Peyton Manning won the big one! Hold the applause, and excuse me while I sculpt a lifesize statue in Peyton's honor using only peanut butter and popsicle sticks. Okay, all done. Wait, you mean to tell me there are players on the Colts other than Peyton Manning?! Yes, believe it or not, the fans of the Colts owe a whole lot of praise to the defense they ridiculed throughout the regular season for it's complete inability to stop the run. Because that very same D stepped up in the playoffs and went a long way towards securing the Lombardi Trophy that can now call the RCA Dome home. But with the questionable health of FS Bob Sanders, some potential departures in free agency, and a couple of guys who are getting just plain old... the Colts would be wise to insure that their success against the run continues by taking herculaic North Carolina State DT DeMarcus "Tank" Tyler.