Washington Redskins Pay Hefty Price For Chance To Draft RG III

With all signs pointing to Andrew Luck being selected with the first pick in April's NFL Draft, teams desperate for a franchise quarterback were feeling out the owners of the second pick, the St. Louis Rams, to see what it would take to move up to that position in order to select Baylor QB Robert Griffin III. After the Peyton Manning situation, the landing spot of RG III had become the biggest story of the NFL offseason, as most observers believe he has all the tools necessary to become a star in the league for the foreseeable future.

The mystery was solved late last Friday night, as in a predraft blockbuster the Washington Redskins agreed in principle to send three-first round picks and a second-round pick to the Rams in exchange for their second overall pick in this year's draft. It is expected that the Redskins will use selection on the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, though the stockpile of picks given up for the opportunity to select RG III is reminiscent of some previous trades that didn't go so well for the teams offering up the farm:

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Vikings/Cowboys/Herschel Walker trade: A trade so one-sided that has become known as "The Great Train Robbery", the Cowboys shipped star running back Herschel Walker to the Minnesota Vikings in 1989 for six draft picks. This trade jump started the Jimmy Johnson/Cowboy dynasty of the 1990's, with the picks obtained for Walker later being used to select such stalwarts as Emmitt Smith, Darren Woodson, Kevin Smith, and Russell Maryland. The Cowboys would go onto win three Super Bowl titles, while Walker flamed out in Minnesota after a little over two seasons.

Saints/Redskins/Ricky Williams: The Redskins should remember this one fondly since they were on the receiving end of a large haul for one player. In 1999, Saints coach Mike Ditka thought it would be smart to trade all of his team's 1999 draft picks (along with a few of his 2000 draft picks) to Washington so they could move up in the draft and grab Texas running back Ricky Williams. While Ricky went on to have a long and productive career (primarily for the Miami Dolphins, his time away from football for personal reflection/yoga/weed notwithstanding), the move set the Saints franchise back for a number of years and led to the firing of Ditka after that season.

I'm not sure if the Rams ever turned this pick into a bidding war between teams in order to land the biggest haul, but either way they have put themselves in a great position for years to come. Comfortable with incumbent starter Sam Bradford, the new St. Louis regime led by coach Jeff Fisher now has the sixth pick and Washington's second-round pick in this year's draft to work with, as well as the Redskins' first-round picks in 2013 and 2014. This is a team that has plenty of holes to fill and improvements to make if they are going to challenge San Francisco in the NFC West. By obtaining such a big return for their pick, the Rams now have the flexibility to upgrade at multiple positions and build a more competitive team.

It's too early to tell how the Redskins will fare in the long run by giving up so many picks for one player, but Mike Shanahan knows better than anyone that you need a top flight quarterback in the NFL if you are going to have any chance of winning of a Super Bowl. He has won only one playoff game since he had John Elway as his quarterback, and playing in the same division as Eli Manning, Mike Vick, and Tony Romo, Shanahan can't afford to go into another season with Rex Grossman calling the shots.

This move is definitely a gamble for the Redskins, for no matter how good Mel and McShay project RG III to be there is always a degree of uncertainty with QB's selected in the first round. Griffin has been described as a bigger Michael Vick, and barring a Peyton Manning to DC scenario he will likely be the starter on day one for the Redskins. Washington has done a good job of getting younger on defense since Shanahan became the coach in 2010, and if RG III lives up to the advanced billing this team could make some noise in a few years. After trading away all those draft picks, Redskins owner Dan Snyder will have to open up his wallet to bring in player in some quality targets for Griffin to throw the ball too. Spending large sums of money has never been a problem for Snyder in the past (with mixed to poor results), so I don't foresee any issues in this regard.

Following back to back losing seasons, the question remains though whether or not Shanahan will be around to witness the development of RG III and lead a potential Redskins turnaround. Snyder has never been a patient owner, and if the Skins endure anther subpar season in 2012 Shanahan might be on the chopping block. Washington has gone all in on RG III, and unless he eventually develops into a franchise quarterback and turns the Skins into perennial playoff contenders, this four for one swap will come back to haunt them.

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Save Money, Cut the Cord on Cable TV

Looking for additional ways to save money in 2012?
"Cutting the cord" on your cable or satellite TV service can save you big money. Your Cable bill is the one "utility" that you can live without! Whether you go with an Over-the-air TV Antenna, or the wide variety of services for Streaming TV and Movie content (or both), good alternatives to cable TV are widely available.

Why I like Antenna TV
TV antennas provide the best "bang for your buck". Once you've purchased and installed your antenna, all of the entertainment it provides is completely free! I save per month* since cutting my cable TV! Your monthly savings could be as much as what you'd save on electricity if you spent thousands of dollars to purchase PV Solar Panels on your roof!

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*Your savings will vary based on your current Cable TV or Satellite monthly rate.

Many OTA broadcasts during prime-time hours are in uncompressed High Definition (HD). This means it'll look better than what you are used to seeing from your cable company. It's all about your proximity to terrestrial broadcast towers. An over-the-Air (OTA) HDTV antenna can connect you to local network affiliates like ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS and quite a few Spanish-language networks for news and national programming. Other content includes live sports coverage of College Football, NFL Football, Featured MLB games, Golf and more like the Olympic Games.

Streaming TV - Lots of choices
Whether you are watching free TV on the internet through network websites, watching YouTube video or streaming to your TV through an internet connected device you have lots on-demand content options. Subscription based content from Amazon, Netflix and Hulu is becoming more and more compelling as these companies compete to broaden their offerings. Pay-as-you-go streaming and downloads from Amazon and iTunes give you options for TV and Movies with no long-term commitment. All of these require high-speed internet access.

Streaming Devices
Many of the latest TVs and Blu-ray disc players are network enabled and support streaming content out of the box. a growing number of affordable set-top box devices provide access to different streaming content. We like the Roku boxes for their price and access to lots of "Channels" of streaming content. The Apple TV is also affordable with a simple interface to iTunes and Netflix streaming content and more. Do your homework and shop around, this is a competitive new consumer electronics category!

Streaming on the Go
These days we tend to be digesting more entertainment content on our phones, laptops and tablet computers. One of our favorite new devices for enjoying streaming video content is the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet. At 9 is a great value.

You have options. You can take control and save a lot of money while still enjoying great TV and Movie content.

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What the NFL Can Teach You About Your Inside Sales Team

Every so often, a person comes along who changes their field of study in a major way. Louis Pasteur changed the world of medicine with his introduction of the germ theory. Thomas Edison changed our world through the use of electricity. Albert Einstein changed modern physics. Steve Jobs changed the world of computing. And Paul Brown changed NFL football and turned it into the game it is today.

Before Paul Brown, the game of football resembled more of a rugby match with a tangle of big men grappling around a line of scrimmage. As the game evolved, especially with the introduction of the forward pass, the game began to get not only more interesting, but also bewilderingly complex as well. It would take a gifted visionary, with extraordinary drive and talent, to develop and exploit the possibilities of this evolving and exciting sport.

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If some of you are thinking, "But what does this have to do with inside sales, Mike?" then I'll tell you. I've been using the same techniques to build Multi-Million Dollar Inside Sales Teams as Paul Brown used to build championship football teams, and they work. What I'm going to do now is use some quotes from the book, "The Best Game Ever" by Mark Bowden. Mark explains some of Paul's techniques, and, after each, I'll show you how they apply to building your inside team as well.

First of all, Paul's techniques were highly successful. His high school record of coaching was 80-8-2, with 7 of those losses coming in the early years. After serving in WWII, he was hired to coach Ohio State and won a national title. He then coached the Cleveland Browns of the AAFC (American Athletic Football Conference) a new pro league. The league was in existence for four years and Browns won the championship all four times!

The Cleveland Browns were so good, they out drew the Cleveland Rams of the NFL, who fled to Los Angeles. The Browns then joined the NFL, and everyone said they were from a minor league but then the Browns won the NFL title in The First Year!! They then played in the Championship Game (Super Bowl) the next 5 straight years, winning two more times.

So here's how Paul Brown did it according to "The Best Game Ever":

"Brown did it not just with masterful strategy, but with a ruthlessly efficient system of assessing and acquiring talent, and a level of organization and discipline entirely new to the game. He stunned his players by regimenting every aspect of their lives. They were given playbooks with descriptions and diagrams of every play, and after studying them in classrooms, were forced to spend hours at night copying them out by hand in their own notebooks, which were collected and graded.

"Some players learned by hearing it," explained Charley Winner, who worked as a scout for Cleveland during those years and later helped implement Brown's system in Baltimore. "Other players learn by watching you draw it up on a blackboard. Other players learn by seeing it, so we show them the film. Others learn by walking through it on the practice field. Others learn by drawing it out themselves by hand. We covered all the learning methods, so when we were through, by God, they knew it."

And here's how we translate this system into building an inside sales team: We start by identifying and scripting out a "Defined Sales Process" for your company. This includes in depth descriptions and diagrams of every selling situation your reps encounter in your sale.

Then we script out the best practice responses to these selling situations so your reps are completely prepared to succeed in them every time they are on the phone with a prospect or client. Next, we train your reps on these best practices by classroom training, recording calls, role playing and even recording the scripts on an MP3 Player and providing them to your reps to listen to over and over so we cover all the learning methods. And, by God, they will all know what to do.

Next comes the coaching, developing and evaluation of your talent. Here is what Weeb Ewbank brought over to the Baltimore Colts. Who's Weeb? Weeb was one of Brown's assistants who was hired away by the Baltimore Colts. Weed was a faithful disciple of the Paul Brown / Cleveland system, which he had helped run for five years. Oh, and some of you might know him as the head coach of the New York Jets - yes, the Namath, Super Bowl Champion Jets. More from, "The Best Game Ever":

"Weeb arrived in Baltimore with a bang. He boldly promised an NFL championship in just five seasons. Putting the Cleveland grading system in place, he began assessing players on a scale numbered zero through five. Zero meant a missed assignment. If you knew what to do and didn't do it, that was a one. If you got a lot of ones, that meant you knew what to do, you just weren't good enough to do it.

If you got a two, it meant you knew what to do and you did an average job. Three meant you knew what to do and did it well. Once in a while a player would do something truly remarkable and earn a four. Fives were exceedingly rare. Players would earn a five maybe once or twice in a season. Those who scored zeroes and ones were soon pursuing other lines of work, and in time Weeb weeded out players who scored a lot of twos."

Don't you just love that grading system?? The way we apply this to building your inside sales team is that we build a "Script Grading Adherence Form," that your managers use to measure and grade how well your reps are doing what it takes to be successful. This is one of the most important parts of the entire process, and it's often completely lacking with most companies.

By being able to access talent and find out who has what it takes - and who should be pursuing different lines of work - you are able to very quickly build a highly successful inside sales team.

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If You Like Entertainment, Homes in Indiana For Sale Are For You!

Purchasing homes in Indiana for sale is a great investment because Indiana is home to hundreds of very famous social events that allow you to be immediately plugged into an exciting social scene greater than most states. When these events stand alone, they are very impressive in and of themselves, but when you discuss them all together, you begin to realize why buying homes in Indiana for sale is such a great idea. From auto racing, to cycling and from college to pro team sports, Indiana has it all.

Homes in Indiana for sale are considered to have value for many reasons, but one of the greatest is that we are a very active state with so much to do. Our most famous activity is racing. The Indy 500, also officially known as the Greatest Spectacle in Racing®, is the largest sporting event in the world. This one race literally brings visitors from around the world to Indianapolis to watch the 500 mile long race take place during 200 laps around the track. People who buy homes in Indiana for sale also enjoy the Brickyard 400, a relatively new NASCAR race. There is a tradition at the Brickyard for the participants to "kiss the bricks" that make up the finish line for good luck before the race begins. Also, as of September 15, 2008, Indianapolis became the second of only two Moto GP (Motorcycle Grand Prix) venues in the United States.

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Indiana is also home to many renowned team sports organizations including the Indianapolis Colts (NFL), the Indiana Pacers (NBA), the Indiana Fever (WNBA) and a whole slew of collegiate teams that compete well in national tournaments. The Indianapolis Colts won the National Football League's Super Bowl in 2006 and have just built the new Lucas Oil Stadium that will house the Super Bowl in 2012. Homes in Indiana for sale benefit from having such great teams close by because it increases the demand for homes. In Indiana for sale, you will find many great houses that are close enough to these events to enjoy them without having to live downtown Indianapolis, especially if you are looking in Hamilton County. Another accolade for Indiana's sports scene is the NCAA Headquarters and Hall of Fame, located right in the heart of Indianapolis.

So whether you love watching the cars go around the track or watching your favorite NFL team win the Super Bowl, buying homes in Indiana for sale is right for you. We are the home to countless events that I didn't even mention here that will leave you always feeling entertained and never wishing you were anywhere else.

If You Like Entertainment, Homes in Indiana For Sale Are For You!

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2012 Arkansas Razorbacks Football Predictions

The Arkansas Razorbacks certainly put up a memorable season last year. Despite finishing third in the SEC West behind LSU and Alabama, they earned a trip to their first-ever BCS Bowl after ending the regular season with a 10-2 record. Following a 29-16 win over Kansas State in the Cotton Bowl, Arkansas tied the school record with an 11-win season. Thanks to head coach Bobby Petrino, the Razorbacks ended up No. 5 in the country and the expectations coming into 2012 are at an all-time high.

Things got sour in a hurry in the offseason however, as head coach Bobby Petrino was dismissed from the team after hiding a relationship with a female employee. The Razorbacks got John L. Smith to replace Petrino in after just a 4.5 month stint with Weber St. Smith was previously a linebacker coach and a special team's coordinator with Arkansas the previous three years. Paul Petrino returns as the offensive coordinator and Paul Hayes takes over as the new defensive coordinator after spending the last six seasons with Ohio State.

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This team definitely has a lot of talent, as the Razorback return 13 starters (7 offense, 6 defense). This season all depends on how well the players will react to the new coach. There might not be a lot of changes made on this team, but they are surely going to miss the play-calling of Bobby Petrino.

Offense:

The Razorbacks are extremely happy that one of the elite quarterbacks in college football, Tyler Wilson, is coming back to the team. What's impressive about Wilson is that he has set numerous school records and became the first Razorback signal caller to receive 1st team All-SEC honors in his first season as a starter. He finished up the year with a whopping 3,638 yards with 24 touchdowns and just six interceptions. With Wilson behind center, Arkansas averaged 36.8 points/game and 438 yards of total offense. Big things are expected of him coming into his senior year, which has others thinking that this team can still win without Petrino in charge.

It would have been something really spectacular to see had it not been for the injury that sidelined Kniles Davis prior to 2011 season. Davis was coming off a sophomore season where he rushed for 1,322 yards and 13 touchdowns, earning him First Team All-SEC honors in 2010. Had it not been for Kniles' injury, the offense would have been even more potent for the Razorbacks. Dennis Johnson (670 yards, three touchdowns) and RonnieWingo (458 yards, three touchdowns) were solid as fill ins, but will now be used primary as backups with Davis returning in 2012. This should be one of the most improved units on the entire team.

An area on the offensive end where Arkansas may have to rely on some new faces for production is at the receiver position. Jarius Wright, Joe Adams, and Greg Child were all taken in the 4th round of the NFL Draft. There are still some strong players coming back in senior tight end Chris Gragg (42 catches, 518 yards, two touchdowns) and senior wide out Cobi Hamilton (34 catches, 542 yards, four touchdowns). Sophomore Marquel Wade and red-shirt freshman Quinta Funderburke are also expected to make contributions in the new season.

The offensive line had just two starters back last season and struggled early in the year. They did find their footing and made solid progress as the season went on, and should see a welcome improvement as 2012 rolls along. They bring back two of the top linemen in the conference in left guard Alvin Bailey and center Travis Swanson. Right tackle Jason Peacock is also coming back for the Razorbacks. Two highly touted sophomores in guard Mitch Smothers and tackle Brey Cook are expected to fill the other two spots.

Defense:

The Razorbacks have always had problems on the defensive side of the ball, but they have made some welcome strides since giving up just over 31 points/game in 2008. Last year they held opponents to just 22.2 points/game. The biggest issue for Arkansas was in stopping the run, as they allowed 168 yards/game on the ground. Injuries were a major factor in the struggles this unit faced. It will be interesting to see if Haynes can help this group make even more strides in 2012.

Even though it's hard to replace the production left by 1st team All-SEC defensive end Jake Bequette, they do have six of the top eight defensive linemen back from last season, including starting defensive tackle duo of Bryan Jones and Robert Thomas. There is a chance for the Razorbacks to allow under 4.0 yards/carry for the first time since 2006, but Chris Smith and Trey Flower need to step up.

Middle linebacker is where the Razorbacks may have major problems on the defensive end. They need to find a replacement for Jerry Franklin, who became the first player in school history to lead the team in tackles for four straight seasons. They also lost starting outside linebacker Jerico Nelson and will be moving Ross Rasner to free Safety. While top outside backer Tenarius Wright is returning, there's no doubt that this is their biggest concern heading into the season.

They also have some holes to fill at secondary, as they must fill the voids left by starting corner Greg Gatson and 3rd Team All-SEC safety Tramain Thomas. They do have some potentially great talents coming back, especially if Rasner can make a smooth transition from linebacker. Sophomore corner Tevon Mitchell should get better as he gets more burn in his second season as a starter and safety Eric Bennett is one of the up-and-coming players at his position in the SEC.

SEC Prediction - 2nd SEC West

Arkansas' only real problem right now is losing their head coach after spring practices concluded. Had it not been for that huge development, Arkansas would have a great chance to finish first in the SEC West and possibly play for a National Championship. That being said, they do get to face Alabama and LSU at home, and have a pretty favorable non-conference schedule. It's still tough to pick them ahead of LSU, despite them being a virtual lock to win double-digit games again in 2012.

2012 Arkansas Razorbacks Football Predictions

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2012 Indianapolis Colts Offseason Needs

The Colts must really be lucky to win the No.1 pick in the draft twice when a generational talent was available for them. Peyton Manning, arguably the best quarterback in NFL history, was forced to miss the entire season last year. Because of this, the team wound up with a pathetic 2-14 record and was unable to get a win until Week 15. The team's bad record led it to the No. 1 pick, however, and the opportunity to choose a quarterback that would be its franchise player for the next decade. Of course, the Colts had to make a decision on the future of Peyton Manning with the franchise, and now that he has signed on with the Denver Broncos, the team is set on picking Andrew Luck come draft time. Here are the Colts' big additions and subtractions so far in this young offseason, plus a look at their top five needs heading into the draft.

Additions:

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OT Winston Justice

DE/DT Cory Redding

SS Tom Zbikowski

C Samson Satele

QB Drew Stanton

NT Brandon McKinney

Subtractions:

QB Peyton Manning

WR Pierre Garcon

TE Dallas Clark

RB Joseph Addai

C Jeff Saturday

CB Jacob Lacey

C/G Mike Pollak

TE Jacob Tamme

ILB Gary Brackett

OLB Philip Wheeler

S Melvin Bullitt

QB Dan Orlovsky

WR Anthony Gonzalez

G Ryan Diem

Top 5 Needs:

1. Quarterback

Now that Peyton Manning is no longer with the team, it is quite obvious that the Colts need to replace him this offseason. Some might feel that Robert Griffin III is worthy of the top pick, but there is just no way that the Colts pass up on the opportunity to draft the top-rated college quarterback in the last 25 years. Andrew Luck is as close as you can get to the real deal, but it also wouldn't hurt to add another backup. Dan Orlovsky proved his worth but he, too, moved on and signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Drew Stanton was acquired in a trade with the New York Jets, but it seems as though he is not the answer as the No. 2 quarterback in Indianapolis.

2. Offensive Guard

The Colts have found themselves suddenly without their two starting guards from last season. Mike Pollak decided to sign elsewhere and Ryan Diem retired. Indianapolis was able to trade for offensive tackle Winston Justice, which allows them to move Ben Ijalana into one of the vacated spots. But it would really help matters if the Colts were able to re-sign Jamey Richard. Until that happens, though, this remains one of the team's biggest priorities in the draft.

3. Corner

The Colts featured one of the worst secondaries in all of football last season, and this remains their biggest need on the defensive side of the ball. Now that Jacob Lacey has moved on and signed with the Detroit Lions, the Colts are stuck with Chris Rucker, Kevin Thomas and Brandon King as their top three corners heading into 2012. But that simply is not enough. They need to add at least two players capable of challenging for a starting spot, whether it is through the draft or via free agency.

4. Tight End

Indianapolis cut Dallas Clark and saw Jacob Tamme follow Manning to Denver. The Colts could still go back and re-sign Clark to a new deal, but as of now that seems to be a stretch. The Colts must find someone whom Luck can rely on across the middle of the field, especially in red zone situations. The team's clear priority is to draft a tight end after drafting Andrew Luck with its first pick. Coby Fleener, Luck's teammate at Stanford, could be available for them with the first pick in the second round.

5. Wide Receiver

Right after Manning left for the Broncos, it seemed as though Reggie Wayne would follow him as well. But he decided to come back to Indianapolis and try to help this team get back on track. Pierre Garcon and Anthony Gonzalez, though, thought otherwise, as they left the team in search of greener pastures. Indianapolis now needs to bring in some new weapons for Luck coming into the 2012 season.

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2012 San Francisco 49ers Offseason Needs

Under first-year head coach Jim Harbaugh, the San Francisco 49ers went as far as the NFC Championship game. An injury to return specialist Ted Ginn Jr. prevented them from reaching the Super Bowl, as his replacement suffered a costly fumble in the game. But this team has already proven its worth and will be a force for years to come. The 49ers boast a defense that is top notch and with the additions of Randy Moss, Mario Manningham and Brandon Jacobs to an already improving offense, there is no doubt in my mind that this team is going places sooner rather than later. Here are some of the 49ers' biggest additions and subtractions so far in this young offseason, plus a breakdown of their biggest needs heading into the draft.

Additions:

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WR Randy Moss

WR Mario Manningham

RB Brandon Jacobs

QB Josh Johnson

CB Perrish Cox

Subtractions:

G/OT Adam Snyder

S Madieu Williams

S Reggie Smith

CB Shawntae Spencer

ILB Blake Costanzo

WR Josh Morgan

Top 5 Needs:

1. Right Tackle

Taken with the 11th pick in 2011 NFL Draft, Anthony Davis was supposed to be the answer at right tackle, but he has been a huge disappointment for the 49ers. San Francisco may still give Davis another chance to grow as a player, but I think the team should start thinking about a backup plan.

2. Right Guard

Starting right guard Adam Snyder moved on and signed with the Arizona Cardinals, but he needed to be replaced anyway. The 49ers could use their first-round pick on a right tackle, which would allow Davis to shift to guard, where it seems he will be more comfortable moving forward.

3. Wide Receiver/Tight End

The additions of Moss and Manningham are clearly difference-makers for an already pretty solid offense, but I think that more weapons on the offensive side of the ball are still needed for this team to really take off offensively. At this point in his career, Moss could be fools' gold because no one knows what to expect from him. The 49ers have one of the best tight ends in the league in Vernon Davis, but with the addition of Stanford's Coby Fleener (if he is available at their pick) they would really be tough to beat on both sides of the field. More and more teams are looking at the success of the New England Patriots and copying the two-TE sets, and if they are able to get Fleener, then teams would really have a tough time matching up with those two.

4. Nose Tackle

This isn't really a huge need, as they have returning nose tackle Isaac Sopoaga on the team, but they should really think about getting a reliable backup who would fit the size of a prototypical 3-4 nose tackle. All the team should really think about is adding someone who can serve as insurance should Sopoaga go down.

5. Defensive End

Another area that could use some added depth is at defensive end. Justin Smith and Ray McDonald are two quality starters that the team depends on night in and night out. But if one of them goes down with an injury, then the 49ers would be in trouble. The team can definitely find a veteran defensive end if it needs to and can't find a suitable backup in the draft.

2012 San Francisco 49ers Offseason Needs

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