Draft foresight can lead to a view from the top: the teams that are doing the best at drafting aren't reacting to needs as much as they are anticipating them.(NFL)

If the Eagles plan to choose a running back with their first pick in the draft--say, Florida's Ciatrick Fason--the Philadelphia riot squad should be notified several picks in advance. Or at the very least, the team's community relations staff should head to the team's draft day party armed with ballistic shields, tasers and mace, as well as balloons, banners and party mix.

The combustible residents of the City of Brotherly Love might not think it wise to choose someone who plays the same position as Pro Bowl selection Brian Westbrook. But picking a running back would make perfect sense--if the Eagles believe Westbrook will be difficult to sign to a long-term ...