2008 RECORD: 9-7

LAST SEASON: Got off to 9-3 record before losing final four games to miss playoffs. The collapse, in part because of complete breakdown on defense, claimed jobs of coach Jon Gruden and general manager Bruce Allen.

THEY NEED: QB situation is unsettled following the decision to not re-sign quarterback Jeff Garcia, who ran offense the last two seasons. Byron Leftwich was signed to compete with Luke McCown, Brian Griese and second-year pro Josh Johnson for starting job. But new GM Mark Dominik could use his first-round pick to tab QB of future. LB and DT are priorities, too, especially after surprise release of LBs Derrick Brooks and Cato June.

THEY DON'T NEED: TEs or OLS. Dominik gave up this year's second-round pick to acquire TE Kellen Winslow from Cleveland. Bucs expect TEs Alex Smith and Jerramy Stevens to play major roles, too. OL is young but improving after Gruden and Allen spent past five years overhauling unit through draft and free agency.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: Freeman, Matthews, Cushing, DTs Ziggy Hood or Peria Jerry, Wells.

OUTLOOK: Less than month after receiving promotion to defensive coordinator (effective 2009 season), Raheem Morris became youngest head coach in NFL. He faces challenge of rebuilding defense that fell apart down stretch in 2008 and will be playing new scheme this year. After making several moves to bolster offense, including trading for Winslow and signing RB Derrick Ward, Morris and Dominik figure to address run defense and pass rush.