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With questions at quarterback and on offense for the Jets, no one is really thinking about the defense, which not only held their 2013 season together on several occasions but ranked among the league's elite.

Tall cornerbacks may be a big talking point this year, but in the end, NFL teams are looking for guys that can cover.

Feb 25, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Utah Utes defensive back Keith McGill participates in pass catching drills during the 2014 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Oklahoma State cornerback Justin Gilbert has the requisite confidence to play his position, and he showed Tuesday he has the speed as well.

Andy Bitter is the Virginia Tech football beat writer for the Roanoke Times. Andy began covering the Hokies in October 2011 after spending three years covering Auburn for the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer.

Spring practice may be a few weeks away for the Virginia Tech football team, but there are a few players on the squad poised to make a big impact when March rolls around.

Andy Bitter is the Virginia Tech football beat writer for the Roanoke Times. Andy began covering the Hokies in October 2011 after spending three years covering Auburn for the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer.

Kendall Fuller was the crown jewel of the Virginia Tech recruiting class in 2013.

After his sophomore year at Virginia Tech , James Gayle started seeing players he'd either competed with or against in college participate in the NFL scouting combine.

Feb 2, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll greats owner Paul Allen prior to the game against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium.

Andy Bitter is the Virginia Tech football beat writer for the Roanoke Times. Andy began covering the Hokies in October 2011 after spending three years covering Auburn for the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer.

Bruce Allen and the Redskins will spend the week in Indianapolis scouting talent for the NFL draft.

The Redskins selected two safeties last spring, but one missed the entire season with a foot injury and the other did not look ready for a starting job anytime soon.

Last year, the San Francisco 49ers took advantage of a surplus of picks and were able to take injured standout players Tank Carradine and Marcus Lattimore with an eye on the future.

The Denver Broncos are still within a Super Bowl window, but they also must have an eye on the future.

Highlight-reel hitter in space but can also form tackle. The ability to be a dependable tackler in the box could lead to a position change to linebacker.