Draft Needs: NFC East

With free agency come and gone, the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins are all turning their attention to the draft.

The Eagles revamped much of their roster and made bold moves with many pivotal positions. While the Cowboys, Giants and Redskins, on the otherhand, played it safe and added depth.

All four will be on the same page come April 30, and the goal will be finding players that can step in right away and make an impact in 2015.

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Dallas Cowboys

Positions of need: Defensive line, corner, safety

It was miraculous that the Cowboys weren't worse than 19th in overall defense last season, and they will no doubt be looking to the draft for an upgrade on that side of the ball. 

Dallas managed only 28 sacks and in a pass-first league, that's not going to cut it. The addition of Greg Hardy should be beneficial, but he's suspended for the first 10 games. Henry Melton has moved on, so they'll need to add more depth to play alongside Demarcus Lawrence.

Things weren't much better in the secondary. J.J. Wilcox was terrible at the safety position and there are question marks at corner heading into 2015. Sterling Moore left in free agency, Morris Claiborne may not be ready to start the season because of a knee injury and Brandon Carr could be a cap casualty.

Potential draft targets: Cornerback Marcus Peters has some question marks surrounding him after being dismissed from the Washington football program, but his talent warrants a first-round selection. Peters' physical play and aggressiveness at attacking the football is something the Cowboys definitely need.

Fellow corner Jalen Collins out of LSU could also be a candidate. He has the size many scouts look for at the NFL level. P.J. Williams out of Florida State was considered by some a first rounder, but a recent DUI likely makes him a second or third rounder now. 

If Dallas opts for a pass rusher, better value may come in the later rounds. The top-tier guys figure to be gone when the Cowboys pick at 27, but some solid defensive tackles should be available. Arik Armstead of Oregon and Malcom Brown from Texas are both possibilities. 

New York Giants

Positions of need: Offensive line, inside linebacker

The Giants struggled on the offensive line in 2014 and other than left tackle Will Beatty, nobody really played well enough to leave the organization feeling confident in that area heading into the draft.  

New York will be hoping Geoff Schwartz can stay healthy this season and give them a boost at guard and Weston Richburg figures to move over to his natural position of center, but the right tackle position is a concern. Justin Pugh has been average in two seasons and the Giants could be running out of patience. 

Middle linebacker is also in desperate need of insurance and depth. Jon Beason couldn't finish the season with a serious toe injury, as the Giants conceded more than 2,100 yards on the ground. 

Potential draft targets: The logical choice for the G-Men with the ninth-overall pick would be offensive tackle Brandon Scherff from Iowa. He can also play guard and would give the team a versatile option on the offensive line. Scherff is considered by many to be one of the strongest players in the draft.

The Giants could address the linebacker spot in the second round and if draft boards are accurate, there's a good chance Eric Kendricks from UCLA and Benardrick McKinney out of Mississippi State will still be available. Either one would be an upgrade. 

Philadelphia Eagles

Positions of need: Safety, wide receiver, pass rusher

The Eagles finished 31st against the pass, as their secondary was almost non-existent in 2014. 

Malcolm Jenkins needs some better players around him if the Eagles hope to improve their pass defense. Nate Allen wasn't re-signed and that opens the door for Philly to bring in a safety to partner with Jenkins. 

The departures of Jeremy Maclin and Trent Cole leave the team thin at wide receiver and pass rushing. Riley Cooper took a step back after a solid 2013, and the Eagles may be forced to rely on Jordan Matthews and Miles Austin for production. Bringing in a young wideout would be wise.

Cole was one of the most consistent pass rushers in the league, and banking on Brandon Graham to fill the void entirely may be foolhardy. Adding a rotational pass rusher in the late rounds would give them someone to push the current group for playing time.

Potential draft targets: Strong safety Landon Collins out of Alabama would be an excellent complement to Jenkins. If he makes it to pick 20, the Eagles should waste little time in making the selection. 

There will be plenty of talented receivers still available in the second or third rounds. Devin Funchess out of Michigan and Sammie Coates from Auburn are both versatile players that Chip Kelly could work his magic with. 

Lorenzo Mauldin could be worth taking a chance on in the third round to help bolster the pass rush. He recorded 20.5 sacks in three years at Louisville. 

Washington Redskins

Positions of need: Pass rusher, quarterback, right tackle

The Redskins generated only 36 sacks last season and their best pass rusher, Brian Orakpo, left in free agency. Washington's defense needs to make more plays to help out its mediocre offense. 

Things weren't much better when it came to preventing sacks. The Redskins gave up the second most in the league and struggled on the right side of the line. Trent Williams is one of the best in the business at left tackle, but how confident are the Redskins about 2014 third-round pick Morgan Moses on the right side?

When it comes to the most important position, quarterback, it's clear head coach Jay Gruden isn't happy with any of his options. Robert Griffin III will probably get a chance to save his job, but drafting someone to groom behind him is also a possibility. 

Potential draft targets: If the Tennessee Titans don't take Marcus Mariota, he should fall to the Redskins at No. 5. That may be wishful thinking, though, and more likely options may be Garrett Grayson or Brett Hundley in the second or third round. 

The more plausible scenario would be for Washington to snag a pass rusher at five. They should be able to get their hands on one of Dante Fowler Jr., Leonard Williams or Vic Beasley at that spot. Any of them would make an instant impact and give opposing quarterbacks something to fear.