Biggest 2016 draft needs for every NFL team

— -- NFL Nation reporters look ahead to what each team's biggest need will be in the 2016 NFL draft.

AFC EAST

Buffalo Bills: It was a close call between defensive end and offensive tackle, but because I believe Buffalo will retain free-agent-to-be Cordy Glenn, the Bills should look to target an impact DE in the draft. They need to find both a bigger body to play five-technique in Rex Ryan's defense, as well as some pass-rushing depth behind Jerry Hughes. This area of the Bills' roster has thinned out in recent seasons. -- Mike Rodak

AFC NORTH

Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens' top need with the No. 6 overall pick is cornerback, although an argument could be made for pass rusher. It's evident that the Ravens need to improve in the secondary after setting team records for the most touchdown passes allowed (30) and fewest interceptions made (six). There's a void at the starting cornerback spot opposite Jimmy Smith because Baltimore believes Lardarius Webb, a five-year starting corner, is now better suited to play safety. Florida State's Jalen Ramsey or Florida's Vernon Hargreaves III would be ideal selections. -- Jamison Hensley

AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans: Texans owner Bob McNair said Tuesday that the Texans need to develop and groom a young quarterback. Finding that guy is their biggest need, whether they have to draft a new player to do it or not. -- Tania Ganguli

AFC WEST

Denver Broncos: The team has put two left tackles on injured reserve this season -- Ryan Clady and Ty Sambrailo -- while also struggling with injuries at guard (11-year veteran Evan Mathis and Louis Vasquez, who in his seventh season). They have 30-year-old  Ryan Harris playing left tackle now, and the reserve tackle on game day is 30-year-old Tyler Polumbus, who was signed in October. They like the future of center Matt Paradis, guard Max Garcia, as well as guard Robert Myer Jr., who they signed off the Ravens' practice squad this season and the team thinks has the look of a future starter. Once you factor in Clady's $10.7 million salary cap figure next season that the Broncos will take a long look at, it's clear the Broncos will be looking for the big guys early in this year's draft. -- Jeff Legwold

NFC EAST

Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys can go a number of different ways with the fourth pick, ranging from quarterback to cornerback to defensive end to running back. The biggest need arguably will be cornerback, with Morris Claiborne set to be a free agent, Orlando Scandrick coming back from major knee surgery and Brandon Carr in the final year of his deal. A pass rusher will help alleviate cornerback concerns, but there does not look to be a Khalil Mack-type in this draft. And then there's quarterback. Tony Romo is the unquestioned starter but the Cowboys might never be in position to take a top quarterback again. -- Todd Archer

NFC NORTH

Chicago Bears: Bears general manager Ryan Pace said he wants more playmakers on the roster, but in particular, Chicago needs another dynamic pass-rusher to compliment Pernell McPhee, who played much of the year with a bum knee. Although the defense made substantial strides under coordinator Vic Fangio, the Bears did not have a single player record double-digit sacks -- Lamarr Houston led the team with seven. As a team, the Bears tallied only 35 combined sacks in 2015, tied for 22nd overall. -- Jeff Dickerson

NFC SOUTH

Atlanta Falcons: The Falcons have a number of draft needs, but a playmaking linebacker or edge rusher is likely to take priority over wide receiver or the interior of the offensive line. ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. believes the Falcons could have a chance to land a top-five talent in Notre Dame's Jaylon Smith with 17th overall pick. But with the OLB suffering a significant knee injury on Jan. 1, the Falcons probably can't take the chance of Smith not being ready for next season. But that's the type of impact defensive player they need. -- Vaughn McClure

NFC WEST

Arizona Cardinals: The Cardinals finished the season with 35 sacks, their second lowest total in the past five years. They have all the pieces at inside linebacker and in the secondary to make their defense a power for years to come. But what they're missing is another effective pass rusher, either on the defensive line or at outside linebacker. With veteran Dwight Freeney almost 36 years old, the Cards need to find someone younger in this year's draft. -- Josh Weinfuss