Every NFL Team's Biggest Draft Need Coming Out of Free Agency

The first major wave of free agency has passed with a thunderous flourish, and it's now time to assess every NFL team's biggest draft need coming out of it.

While every NFL franchise has made additions in free agency, it isn't the be-all, end-all of roster construction. Finding success in the draft is far more critical for a team's long-term success.

And with the vast majority of the top free agents having signed, there's now a clear picture as to where each team should look to upgrade in the draft.

The primary need for each team was chosen via a series of criteria, including its depth chart at that position, spot in the draft order, offensive or defensive philosophy and thethat with the signing of Jared Veldheer on Day 1 of free agency.

That leaves cornerback as the team's biggest draft need.

Yes, the Cardinals did sign former Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie, but he was terrible last season, finishing 2013 ranked as Pro Football Focus' (subscription required) 103rd-best corner. Outside of All-Pro Patrick Peterson, the team doesn't have a ton of talent at the position.

The need becomes amplified when you consider the pass-happy nature of today's NFL, especially considering the number of outstanding quarterbacks and passing attacks in the NFC.

Carolina Panthers: Wide Receiver

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It's never a good thing when Jerricho Cotchery is the No. 1 receiver on your depth chart, and that's the current dilemma currently faced by the Carolina Panthers and their general manager, Dave Gettleman.

There's no