Team Needs: AFC North

Cincinnati Bengals : News Flash - After a downright awful season, the Bengals will look rebuild.  It appears that Marvin Lewis will remain as head coach.  Either Mike Brown still has confidence in his man, or the HR department gave him a breakdown on recruitment costs. Either way, expect some significant roster turnover in Cincy. The offense used to be show.  Surprisingly, it is now the defense that carries the load. Potential free agents include Johnathan Joseph, Terrell Owens, Cedric Benson, Roy Williams and Dhani Jones.  Of all of those players only Johnathan Joseph will be priority.  Jones can be brought back on the cheap and likely will be retained.  

The Bengals primary need is on the lines.  They are desperate to improve at OT and Guard, and should also target pass rushing ends on defense.  Skill positions at RB and WR, along with help at defensive back is a secondary need.  They can cross off two positions on their big board: Punter and Tight End... and that's it.

Cleveland Browns: The Browns will start over with a new coaching staff in 2011, but there were some bright spots that the new staff can focus on from 2011.  First, they beat the Patriots this season!  Second, the team had some shockingly strong performance from rookie QB Colt McCoy and RB Payton Hillis.  They possess rock at Center and have good Defensive Tackles.  With that said, the Browns have some major weaknesses at LB, DE, FS; and have to figure out which of their young receivers will actually stick.

Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens had an outstanding season considering their bland offense and sometimes shake pass defense.  Their potential free agent list is a nightmare.  Players up for contract renewal include: Haloti Ngata, Ed Reed, Dawan Landry, Chris Carr, Fabian Washington, Chris Chester, Matt Birk, Derrick Mason and T.J. Hoosha-mazode... championship!

Much of the Ravens need list will depend on re-signing some vital cogs both offensively and defensively. Still, Baltimore will be looking for some play makers both at wideout and the secondary.  They will also need to secure a future for the interior offensive line regardless of Birk's plans for 2011.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Pittsburgh won the division despite getting slaughtered by injuries on the offensive line, and by masking some poor play by their corners.  Needless to say pending free agents Willie Colon and Ike Taylor will push those positional needs to critical status should they not re-sign.  

The Steelers need help on the O-line no matter what.  Only the Center spot is locked down for next season.  Corners will be a major need as William Gay and retread Bryant McFadden have not been up to the task more times than the team would like.  Don't forget that Aaron Smith has been thus far irreplaceable during his injury-plagued past two seasons.  3-4 DE's are extremely difficult to find in the late rounds.