The NFC West, at least in its current incarnation, has never produced a Super Bowl champion, and the last team in the division to win the Big Game was the St. Louis Rams in 2000. Needless to say, the division has been fighting for respectability for nearly a decade.

At least one team, the Seahawks, is a legitimate Super Bowl threat and this year's draft is an important one, as they may only need a player or two to get them to the next level. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are seemingly this close to breaking through into the playoffs, but a boneheaded move in the draft, like not addressing defense in the early rounds, could keep them on the outside looking in.

Meanwhile, the 49ers are on the right track, but need another solid draft to get them back to respectability after making a few good moves in free agency. And the Rams…well, the Rams will need a couple of years picking at number two to reshape their dilapidated roster.

Outside of the NFC East, the AFC South is the deepest division in the NFL, with three of four teams going to the playoffs last season, and all four teams finishing at least .500. What does each team need to address in April to make sure the division can maintain the same level for years to come?

What do Denver, Kansas City, and Oakland need to catch up with San Diego in the AFC West? Waiting for L.T. to get hurt might be one way to go, but short of getting a voodoo doll to take him out, here's where they can start, and what the AFC runner-up can address in the draft to separate themselves even further from the pack.

There are a lot of schools who could lay claim to being called 'Linebacker U.' To make the debate a little easier, here's a look at some of the prominent linebacker-producing schools, and who they've produced over the years.

The New England Patriots are yesterday's news. The Dallas Cowboys? Spare me the soap opera. The Green Bay Packers suddenly became much less interesting and this year's draft class, at least at this point, lacks a true can't-miss superstar.

So, what's THE story for the 2008 NFL season?

Look no further than the Dog Pound.

The Seatlle Seahawks have come to terms with free agent running back Julius Jones. Meanwhile, the Cowboys have come to terms with Jones not living up to his potential in Dallas.