The Atlanta Falcons, who finished the 2014 season with a 6-10 record, own the No. 8 overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft.

Last year, they had the No. 6 pick and selected offensive tackle Jake Matthews, who eventually established himself after recovering from a high-ankle sprain. Now the Falcons, no matter which head coach is named, have to focus their attention on the defensive side and target a pass-rusher such as Nebraska's Randy Gregory or Missouri's Shane Ray.

The Falcons had the league's worst defense, statistically, and much of it had to do with the lack of a pass rush. They had just 22 sacks, which was tied for second to last in the league. There's no one currently on the roster that you could call a legitimate pass-rusher, so the Falcons need to stock up.