Today, Rotoworld starts our weeklong look at team needs for the NFL Draft. First up is the AFC East and North.

While the Patriots literally can't improve their regular season record in 2008, the rest of the AFC East has a great opportunity. The Bills and Jets especially could emerge as surprise playoff teams because they get two games against Miami, and plus out of division games against the lowly NFC West and AFC West. This division has the easiest schedule in the league.

AFC East

Buffalo Bills

1. CB: While the offense needs playmakers, Buffalo's shallow talent pool at cornerback is more glaring. Terrence McGee is one of the worst "number one" corners in the league. The value at cornerback will be better than wideout in the first round, so Buffalo could invest early.

2. WR: This position made our list the last two years, but the Bills accepted another year of mediocrity out of Peerless Price, Josh Reed, and Roscoe Parrish. Price is gone, but Buffalo still is missing starting caliber talent to play opposite Lee Evans.

3. TE: Trent Edwards needs someone to get open; It doesn't matter what position. With the defense and offensive line in good shape, the Bills can afford a luxury pick with a pass-catching tight end.

Miami Dolphins

1. T: If nothing else, taking over a 1-15 team ensures unpredictability on draft day. Bill Parcells can pick the best available player because nearly every position is a need. Tackle is especially thin after roster purging, which helps Jake Long's chances of getting taken first.

2. QB: Josh McCown is a below average stopgap and John Beck, two years older than Derek Anderson, is a below average prospect. Look for a quarterback to be drafted.

3. DT: Every 3-4 defense needs a plugger in the middle and BPG (Bill Parcells Guy) Jason Ferguson is near the end of the line.

4. CB:Any defensive position in Miami could use young talent, but their current group of corners looks especially weak.

New England Patriots

1. CB: No team covers up cornerback weaknesses better, but even Bill Belichick's defense could get exposed with Ellis Hobbs starting opposite Jason Webster. They need their next Ty Law or Asante Samuel, but the value may not be at there at number seven.

2. LB: The Belichick/Pioli tandem hasn't drafted a decent linebacker since, uh, ever. While they like wily veterans, Tedy Bruschi desperately needs help inside.

3. T: Matt Light and Nick Kaczur's athleticism got exposed in the Super Bowl. They have a solid line, but the team needs to start planning for Light's decline.

See who the Patriots drafted in Pancake Blocks' reader generated Mock draft.

New York Jets

1. CB: The Jets hit on Darrelle Revis last year. Now he needs a buddy.

2. QB: While this isn't seen as a huge short term need, there are doubts whether Kellen Clemens will ever be "The Guy." Don't be shocked if Matt Ryan winds up moving from Boston to New York.

3. DE: New York's defensive line is passable, but they need to develop some future starters at end.

4. OL: They addressed the line in free agency, but still could use some depth on the interior.
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