The "best player available" method in the NFL Draft is a myth. In some form or fashion, every NFL team weighs need as part of the draft equation, whether it's immediate or part of the organization's long-term planning.

According to Bleacher Report, as the start of the 2021 draft on April 29 nears, every projected lineup has question marks, some more glaring than others. For instance, teams in the AFC EAST include:

BUFFALO BILLS – CORNERBACK

The Buffalo Bills re-signed cornerback Levi Wallace this offseason to play opposite Tre'Davious White. The investment in Wallace says a lot about how the organization feels about the position. 

The 25-year-old inked a one-year, $1.8 million deal. Basically, he wasn't offered starter money despite starting 35 games in his first three seasons. 
On top of that, the organization didn't retain veteran Josh Norman. 

Technically, the Bills are set at their three cornerback spots, with Taron Johnson working the slot. Johnson could get a shot working outside more often. Even then, the need shifts to nickel corner.

Johnson's contractual status adds yet another wrinkle since he's a free agent after this season. 

It's clear that general manager Brandon Beane will look to address cornerback at some point to find a long-term option opposite White.

MIAMI DOLPHINS – WIDE RECEIVER

The Miami Dolphins made a bold declaration when they traded out of this year's third overall pick so the San Francisco 49ers could move up and all but certainly draft a quarterback. 

Tua Tagovailoa is clearly the face of the franchise moving forward. 

The Dolphins' next course of action is simple: Add more pieces around the quarterback to help the No. 5 overall pick in 2020 realize his potential. 

The signing of Will Fuller V has already strengthened Miami's group of wide receivers. He and DeVante Parker can be an electric duo. But the Dolphins can add a shiftier option to complement their duo and create yet another option within their scheme.

The team traded back up to the sixth overall pick after dropping to No. 12 in the Niners swap, so it can add one of the class' premier offensive weapons.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS – QUARTERBACK

Back-to-back one-year contracts doesn't suggest that quarterback Cam Newton is the answer under center for the New England Patriots.The team is clearly looking for a long-term solution. 

New England did everything in its power to improve the roster around Newton this fall, and the veteran will get a chance to prove himself once again. However, going all-in with the 2015 league MVP seems like folly. 

Maybe Newton will regain his form and play much better than he did in 2020. His performance will dictate one of two paths.

Either the Patriots will be forced to move on, or he'll cost significantly more as a pending free agent. In both cases, a move to acquire one of the top-five quarterbacks in this year's class remains the smart play so that New England has the position settled for 2022 and beyond.

NEW YORK JETS – QUARTERBACK

Inevitably, some will take umbrage with cornerback being listed as the New York Jets' primary need over quarterback. 

After the organization decided to move forward with trading Sam Darnold, it won't be a surprise if the front office and coaching staff fall in love with a specific prospect (*cough* Zach Wilson *cough*).

Cornerback is far more suspect, and New York is very young at the position without a No. 1 guy. Some combination of Blessuan Austin, Bryce Hall, Corey Ballentine and Javelin Guidry will populate the depth chart.  

Once the team makes its quarterback decision, it should immediately double-back and address yet another premium position.