2003 NFL draft capsules

NEW YORK — Team-by-team capsules for the NFL draft April 26-27, in order of selection:

1. CINCINNATI (2-14)

LAST SEASON: Went through three quarterbacks in first four games, finished with worst record in franchise history, replaced coach Dick LeBeau with Marvin Lewis.

THEY NEED: CB, OL, a long-term plan at QB.

THEY DON'T NEED: RB, LB, TE.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: If they can't trade it, Carson Palmer, QB, Southern California; Byron Leftwich, QB, Marshall; Terence Newman, CB, Kansas State.

OUTLOOK: Better under Lewis, who has more clout than recent predecessors. But owner Mike Brown is still in charge, and the roster needs upgrading that can't be done in one offseason.

2. DETROIT (3-13)

LAST SEASON: Drafted QB Joey Harrington with the third overall pick. He showed promise before struggling and being sidelined with an irregular heartbeat. Coach Marty Mornhinweg was fired after he won just five games in two seasons. Steve Mariucci is the new coach.

THEY NEED: WR, OLB, DB, G.

THEY DON'T NEED: QB, OT, ILB.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: Charles Rogers, WR, Michigan State; Terence Newman, CB, Kansas State; Terrell Suggs, DE, Arizona State; trade down.

OUTLOOK: Most expect the Lions to draft Rogers, who could be another Randy Moss. But that's only one step in what remains a major rebuilding project.

3. HOUSTON (4-12)

LAST SEASON: Met or exceeded expectations for an expansion team. Strong defense; impotent offense. Beat two playoff teams (Giants and Steelers), as well as Texas rival Cowboys.

THEY NEED: Offensive playmakers and linemen, defensive depth.

THEY DON'T NEED: QB.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: Andre Johnson, WR, Miami; Terrell Suggs, DE, Arizona State; Jordan Gross, OT, Utah; Charles Rogers, WR, Michigan State; trade up or down.

OUTLOOK: Pick was supposed to be Willis McGahee, RB Miami, until he blew out his left knee. Now their options are wide open.

4. CHICAGO (4-12)

LAST SEASON: Major fade after a 13-3 season, due in part to injuries and QB failures.