What's nice is that need and best available seem to matchup pretty well in our draft position. I think we all agree that we could use a lineman on both sides of the ball. This is a very deep draft for OTs, so while we could have a shot at one of the top 3 OT, it might make sense to wait until round 2, where there should still be some good ones available.
Depending on how the draft plays out, it's possible we have our choice DL, though one guy (Johnson or Orakpo) could be off the board a that time. Either way, we can get what we need at the 10 spot.
Added bonus, not only are lineman immediate needs, but if you take a look at expiring contracts over the next two years, many of them are lineman. Lineman shapes up to be best available, immediate need, and future need to replace current starters. The stars are aligned perfectly.
Of course, all of this could be affected if Ted decides to bring in Gross, Peppers, Haynesworth, Suggs, etc. But for now, it looks like taking the best lineman on either side of the ball would be the way to go.
Other options: (not saying I agree with all of them, but they are options)
1. We may have a shot at a shutdown corner. Even with Tramon and Pat Lee, you'd still have to take a look given Chuck and Al's age. I would guess that drafting a corner would almost certainly mean the end of Al's time in GB. We all love Al, but releasing a 33 yr old corner, replacing him with a young stud, and freeing up money to go after a D-lineman isn't terrible strategy.
2. Taylor Mays wouldn't be a huge need, but if you think he's a Troy Polamolu or Bob Sanders type SS, I could see the desire to put him next to Nick. I'm okay with Atari, but I suppose Mays could be a viable option.
3. Michael Crabtree. This is the furthest thing we have from a need, but if he were to drop, he would be the best player available. Ultimately, I wouldn't pull the trigger, but I think you'd have to at least take a look. Jennings/Crabtree would give Aaron a Fitzgerlad/Boldin like duo for the next 5 years (assuming Greg is signed long term.)
4. Trade down. Ted will look for this option, and not just because that's his MO. There's just not a ton of difference between the guys at 10 and the guys in the low 20s. There is a big difference in the price tag though.