The Tailgate Show - Updated NFL Draft Needs For Every NFC Team (Ep. 7)

Welcome to the Tailgate. I’m Joey P with Debro and Andrew, and today we’re roster‑maxing the NFC before the draft, starting in the East with Dallas and their defense.

Dallas needs an off‑ball linebacker and more corners, plus depth at defensive tackle, and I’d keep an eye on wide receiver with future money decisions looming.

Linebacker is the urgent hole for Dallas, with corner help next and more bodies in the trenches; a Georgia link at linebacker could make draft night interesting.

On to the Giants, who’ve found their quarterback and have a big‑time wideout on the mend; where should they go first under their new coach?

I’d pair a run stuffer with Dexter Lawrence to fix a leaky front and then grab a receiver to ride with our young quarterback, with a guard added for stability.

Guard and safety feel pressing, then a real difference‑maker at receiver, and don’t be shocked if running back rises higher than people expect.

Philly time—rank the needs.

Edge first after their losses, then safety, then tackle and guard depth as they plan for aging stars.

I’d actually start at tackle because Lane Johnson’s health swings that offense, then add edge and a safety after recent departures and shuffles.

Quick aside: flag football picks from Jalen Hurts were a laugh, but man, teams can’t love their stars risking anything in the offseason.

Right—expect more contract language to keep players out of those side quests.

Washington’s been busy; what do they still need?

They must stock receiver help behind Terry, then add edge juice and overhaul a secondary that’s been lit up too often.

With limited premium picks, they still need a starting‑caliber receiver, a real center, outside corners who fit their roles, and better running back depth.

Chicago—secondary or receiver first?

Receiver belongs high because the depth chart’s thin, but center and a bit more edge help are also on the board.

I’m leading with pass rush after a bottom‑tier pressure season, then safety to replace a mountain of lost snaps; the line was patched smartly in free agency.

Corner may be a bigger deal than folks admit given health and performance swings.

Detroit’s next—priorities?

Left tackle after moving on from their veteran, then an edge to ride shotgun with Hutchinson; do not be shocked if they chase an edge early.

Same top two, then linebacker and defensive tackle for depth on a defense that’s battled injuries.

Packers needs?

Tackle leads, with wide receiver as a forward‑looking move, plus a new center and edge depth if they can swing it.

I’d add a corner after opponents kept picking on them, reinforce a thinned‑out offensive line, and save edge for later given other holes and no first‑rounder.

Vikings—where do you open?

Edge rusher to fit Flores, then interior defensive line after veteran cuts, and a future running back with both current options nearing free agency.

Beyond the stars, this roster needs help at safety, center, defensive tackle, edge, right tackle, and corner depth to keep the scheme from masking too much.

NFC South—Atlanta first.

Edge is back on the docket with legal and contract uncertainty, corner is shaky beyond A J Terrell, and they still lack receiver depth.

We’re back to pass rush and run defense for them, plus a receiver so the offense isn’t one injury away from going flat.

Carolina—what’s left to do?

Add a defensive tackle to free up Derek Brown, keep building pass rush, and upgrade tight end; their free‑agent work set them up to go best‑player in several spots.

They still need real weapons for Bryce—receiver and tight end—plus a tackle plan with Ickey’s recovery and more corner depth.

New Orleans—why does receiver top both your lists?

Because they need a legit complement to Olave, then a corner and better tackle‑to‑edge talent as aging production fades.

Agreed, and in a winnable division, a strong receiver or corner could move them from solid to favorite.

Tampa Bay—walk us through it.

Edge is a must after low pressure despite heavy blitzing, corner help is needed, and they might groom a successor next to Vita in the middle.

They probably feel okay about young corners, but edge and linebacker just jumped to the front with leadership retiring.

West time—Arizona’s board looks long; where do you start?

Quarterback is a need even if they punt a year, right tackle is the likely early move, then safety, edge, and a corner to pair with their young starter.

They could stick for a blue‑chip defender or trade down for a right tackle, especially after last year’s injuries exposed the depth.

Rams—protect Stafford or add firepower?

If they do not extend their right tackle, protection comes first, but receiver feels huge with contracts coming due and thin depth behind the top duo.

I’m lining it up as tackle, then receiver, then corner depth so they are not forced into shaky matchups.

San Francisco—what keeps you up at night?

A successor at tackle, a sturdier guard spot, and healthier depth at linebacker and running back.

Edge help is overdue after a light sack year, with tackle, guard, and a receiver also in play after departures.

Breaking news mid‑show: Brian Robinson Jr. to Atlanta—get ready for B‑Rob confusion on Sundays.

Fantasy managers, brace yourselves for the double B‑Rob backfield.

Seattle closes this chunk; what’s the checklist?

Running back with Ken Walker rehabbing, a right‑side interior lineman, and another edge to keep their rotation strong.

I’m with Andrew on running back and right guard, and I’d add defensive tackle and corner. With big paydays coming around 2027 for guys like Devon Witherspoon and Leonard Williams, grabbing cheaper starters now makes sense, and with only a first, second, third, and a late sixth, they’re prime to trade back a few times to add capital.

Totally, and they just lost their offensive coordinator and a few key pieces like Ken Walker, so repeating in this loaded division won’t be easy. No one had them winning the West last year, so I’m curious how they answer that grind now.

I even took their win total over eight and a half because the defense looked better than that, maybe a double‑digit group, but do you see many people picking them to win the division again?

Probably not. Most folks will lean Rams or the 49ers with a tougher slate ahead.

Yeah, the schedule tightens and the market will reflect it; I see them battling the Rams, but I doubt their division odds open much shorter than plus two hundred.

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