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ProFootballTalk: This has been an offseason of change for the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens. The three positions the Ravens need to focus on in this year's draft are safety, inside linebacker and wide receiver. With Joe Flacco receiving the biggest contract in Ravens history, it seems like a good idea to try and replace Anquan Boldin. (NBC Sports)

ProFootballTalk: The linebacker position has been a weak spot for the Giants in recent years, so Mike Florio believes that's a target area in this year's draft. Also, Florio believes a slot receiver could be in the Giants draft plans, if they don't want to pay Victor Cruz the money he's reportedly seeking. (NBC Sports)

ProFootballTalk: The Oakland Raiders have become a black hole for first round draft picks. In the last ten years, the Raiders have drafted in the top five seven times, yet only one of those players is still on the roster. Thanks to the Carson Palmer trade, the Raiders don't have a second round pick this year, so they need to strike gold with the third overall pick. (NBC Sports)

A couple of big names will be leaving the cities they've called home for years. Ed Reed is on his way to Houston and Brian Urlacher will be searching for a new team. Saving money and cap space has become a premium under the new CBA, so as players get older, they'll have to get accustomed to making less money for their services. (NBC Sports)

Sen. Marco Rubio draws applause from a crowd Thursday at the annual CPAC event. (NBC News)

Friends and family of our 41st president, including his granddaughter, TODAY's own Jenna Bush Hager, read excerpts from some of the personal letters he is famous for writing, which have been compiled in a book called "All the Best." (TODAY)

PFT Live: After another postseason let down, the Falcons are gearing for another run in 2013, and Mike Florio runs down their off-season needs. If Tony Gonzalez retires, the Falcons can move on, but Florio says Atlanta needs to press Gonzalez for a decision sooner rather than later. After releasing veteran Michael Turner, where does Atlanta go from here with their backfield? (NBC Sports)

PFT Live: The Houston Texans made it to the postseason for the second consecutive season. However, expectations are growing rapidly in Houston, and simply making the playoffs is no longer enough. How can the Texans look to improve? Mike Florio says to start looking for a franchise QB, something Matt Schaub is not. (NBC Sports)

PFT Live: Mike Florio takes a look at what should be on the Broncos' to-do list this offseason. He says that they have the passing game under control now with Peyton Manning, but they need up upgrade the running game. The Broncos also need to acquire a killer instinct in order to take their regular season talents deep into the postseason. (NBC Sports)