Actual team needs

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I think I did mention that for the OL and edge (because I doubt we re-sign BY). WR is also more for the future with Adams' age.

So that was absolutely baked in there....but we've been in a unique position with Stafford where the now matters more as well. So T and WR, for example, would be my two highest needs because they fit the future while also being spots where the depth needs to be upgraded for a Super Bowl run.
I didn't see any mention of pending free agents in your OL write up, but I do see where you said that OT is likely to be drafted early, which I agree with.

I agree that WR would be a top need for the present and future.

I don't think we can discount the possibility of QB at 13. Comes down to their eval of Simpson, of whom it's already been reported they will take a close look at.

You dismissed the possibility of drafting TE like Sadiq but I wouldn't assume Allen is safe, and both Parkinson and Allen are free agents after this season. So, a TE is on the possibly drafted list, IMO.

Moreover, any player that can possibly give you an edge or be a difference maker is in play. Sadiq could fit that definition.

DL is designed to be the strength of the defense, and they excel in drafting and developing that position. (Contrast this with CB where they don't draft and develop well.) If they can draft a difference maker there, I can see them doing that. That 5T spot with Fiske is still not strong on early run downs. I don't think they would avoid drafting a DL player just because it pushes Johnson or Hamilton off the team.

The only position I'd be surprised to see drafted is K, and maybe RB.