For some teams, Draft Day 2009 is a chance to fill in holes or replace parts in a unit that already contains the formula for success. For others, that day is a chance to find new, young talent that will help rebuild their team from the ground up. Here's a look, in my opinion, of how the teams of the NFC South can best utilize this draft:

New Orleans Saints: This is a team that screams the need for defense. Drew Brees came within 50 yards of breaking Dan Marino's record for yards passing in a single season, and Reggie Bush and newcomer Pierre Thomas provide a constant threat from the backfield. This team needs defense, specifically a secondary, more than possibly any other team in the NFL, and the best remaining option for them will probably be cornerback Malcom Jenkins from Ohio State.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The Bucs had a firm grasp on one of the toughest divisions in the NFL last year, and let it slip through their hands, riding a four-game losing streak into the postseason. Head coach Jon Gruden was fired, and Raheem Morris was vaulted into the head coaching position from simply being a coach in the secondary. The Buccaneers seem to have little faith in Brian Griese at quarterback, they also cut a slew of players in the offseason to provide salary cap room, including Pro-Bowl-caliber players Cato June and Joey Galloway. This team isn't in any rush for any one position, but with Monte Kiffin's departure and the significant drop-off to the Bucs' defense last season, a defensive player, such as any of the linebacking core out of USC this year (Rey Maualuga, Brian Cushing, and  Clay Matthews) would be a vital part to the team, though passing on a chance to obtain offensive all-purpose players such as Missouri's Jeremy Maclin or Florida's Percy Harvin, if they're still on a table, may be a mistake.

Atlanta Falcons: Ideally, the Falcons would love to be able to draft a receiver that can complement Roddy White. However, their most glaring needs are on the defensive side of the ball. Again, any of the USC linebacker core that is left available on draft day would be a decent choice or Ole Miss' Peria Jerry, should he fall this far. Though they have a strong defensive end in John Abraham, drafting either Robert Ayers from Tennessee or Everette Brown from Florida State may help to complement him.

Carolina Panthers: Unfortunately, the Panthers gave up their first-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles, but they really don't have any pressing needs at any position. They would like a little bit more pressure from the defensive line, or another linebacker to help out, but, as the team showed last year, this team, when it's functioning as a complete unit, is very good. Their most pressing issue will probably be trying to obtain a receiver to line up opposite Steve Smith. Muhsin Muhammad is a talented receiver, but he is aging and he has lost a step, and likely isn't enough to break up the double team that Smith fights almost every down. A receiver like Darrius Heyward-Bey would be a nice addition for the Panthers, if he does manage to fall into the lower-30s on draft day.