Monday, April 15, 2013

The Strengths, Weaknesses and Needs of Teams Picking 21-24 in the 2013 NFL Draft (Part 6 of 8)


21.) Cincinnati Bengals

Strengths- They were 7th in the league last season with 39 passing touchdowns and 13th in passer rating, Andy Dalton has continued to improve.  Their pass defense was great with a 16-14 Touchdown to interception ration which is a must in today’s league. 

Weaknesses- Run game was not that strong, they were 18th in rushing yards and 18th in rushing touchdowns with 11.  Considering that this team was also 17th in passing yards they need to shore up the run game and get more out of it.

Needs- A running back is a must for this team and another playmaker to go with A.J. Green.

22.) Washington Redskins (Rams actually pick here but I wanted to talk about the Redskins instead) This pick was acquired when the Redskins traded up for RGIII-

Strengths- Running game, they were the number one rushing attack last year and ranked 2nd in touchdowns on the ground with 22.  The backup quarterback is also a strength as well, Kirk Cousins played very well in the games that he saw action in.

Weaknesses- Third worst pass defense, when you face Romo and Eli Manning a total of four times a year you need to fix this because both can torch a defense. 

Needs- Defensive backs, and add some more talent at the receiver spot.

23.) Minnesota Vikings

Strengths- Run games, they were 2nd in rushing yards last season, and 9th in rushing touchdowns with 16.

Weaknesses- Passing game, they were 22nd in passer rating, TD-INT ratio of 18:12 isn’t too bad but not 
great… Pass defense wasn’t anything special either.

Needs- Receivers, with Percy Harvin gone this is a must, quarterback must improve or be changed and defensive backs are needed.

24.) Indianapolis Colts 

Strengths- Passing game, Andrew Luck played very well on a team that I never thought could make the playoffs.

Weaknesses- Run game, they didn't do a great job, their pass protection is not great either.  Defense needs to be fixed as well, but it is making strides. 

Needs: Offensive line, running back and defensive backs. 

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