Last Season : 4 - 12
Drafted Players
Round 1 - Von Miller LB
Round 2 - Rahim Moore S
Round 2 - Orlando Franklin OL
Round 3 - Nate Irving LB
Round 4 - Quinton Carter CB
Round 4 - Julius Thomas TE
Round 6 - Mike Mohamed LB
Round 7 - Virgil Green TE
Round 7 - Jeremy Beal DL
Players in
Brandon Minor RB
Daniel Fells TE
Derrick Harvey DL
Mitch Unrein DL
Ty Warren DL
Johnathan White CB
Players out
Daniel Graham TE
Steven Hauschka K
Ryan Harris OT
Justin Babbin OL
Ronald Fields DL
Colby Whitlock DL
Chevis Jackson CB
The Broncos had a tough season last year, and have this year gone for a complete change around. In has come new HC John Fox from Carolina. Fox is known for running the ball and tough defence. RB Willis McGahee has come in from Baltimore, and will bring a tough, hard-nosed run style to the Broncos. The biggest talking point through the offseason was who would start at QB, last years starter Kyle Orton, or 2nd year (former 1st round pick) Tim Tebow. Thankfully Orton has beaten out Tebow, and there is no doubt that he gives them a better chance to win.
The Broncos needed to add playmakers on defence, and in the draft, they bought in the very dynamic LB Von Miller. Miller on the opposite side to Dumervil should give the Broncos a dominant pass rush. This should help cover up some of the other weaknesses in the defence. They did also bring in DL Ty Warren to strengthen the line. He has since suffered a triceps injury, and will be out for this year. This is a big blow. The Broncos will be better than last year, but they will do well to finish 2nd in the division, and have no chance of getting anywhere near the Chargers.
Last Season : 10 - 6
Drafted Players
Round 1 - Jonathan Baldwin WR
Round 2 - Rodney Hudson OL
Round 3 - Justin Houston LB
Round 3 - Allen Bailey DL
Round 4 - Jalil Brown DB
Round 5 - Ricky Stanzi QB
Round 5 - Gabe Miller LB
Round 6 - Jerrell Powe DL
Round 7 - Shane Bannon RB
Players in
Steve Breaston WR
Zeke Markshausen WR
Jared Gaither OT
Amon Gordon DL
Kelly Gregg DL
Brandon Stiler LB
Sabby Piscitelli S
Players out
Rudy Niswanger C
Brian Waters OG
Ron Edwards DL
Shaun Smith DL
Mike Vrabel LB
The Chiefs shocked everyone by winning this division last year. They have most of the pieces in place to have another crack, although I'm not sure that they can get past the Chargers. QB Matt Cassel looked alot better last year, after struggling in his first year following his move from New England. The Chiefs selected WR Jonathan Baldwin in the 1st round of the draft, but are now unsure of his status. Baldwin obviously went into training camp with an attitude problem, one which RB Thomas Jones took exception to. These 2 were involved in a scuffle, with Baldwin injuring his wrist. He has still yet to play since, and the Chiefs are uncertain as to when he will return. They do though still have the amazing RB Jamaal Charles, who will give them huge play making potentiall.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Chiefs lost DL Ray Edwards. This is a big blow to the Chiefs, as Edwards was immense on his day. They may now struggle to get pressure onto opposing QB's. They did though bring in LB Brandon Stiler and S Sabby Piscitelli. These 2 should make sure that the Chiefs defence doesn't take a step back. I expect the Chiefs to be pretty good again this year, but I can't see them winning the division again.
Last Season : 8 - 8
Drafted Players
Round 2 - Stefen Wisniewski OL
Round 3 - Demarcus Van Dyke DB
Round 3 - Joseph Barksdale OL
Round 4 - Chimdi Chekwa DB
Round 4 - Taiwan Jones RB
Round 5 - Denarius Moore WR
Round 6 - Richard Gorden TE
Round 7 - David Ausberry WR
Players in
Chad Jackson WR
Kevin Boss TE
Glenn Pakulak P
Steven Heyer OT
Darryl Blackstock LB
Lito Sheppard CB
Josh Bullocks S
Matt Giordano S
Players out
Bruce Gradkowski QB
Johnnie Lee-Higgins WR
Zach Miller TE
Robert Gallery OG
Justin Smiley OG
David Howard DL
Thomas Howard LB
Nnamdi Asomugha CB
Stevie Brown S
The Raiders are one of the most frustrating organisations in the NFL. Following an 8 - 8 season last year (which again was an improvement on the year before) they decided to get rid of HC Tom Cable. Rookie HC Hue Jackson is now in charge, and to be honest, I have no idea of what to expect from him. RB Darren McFadden is their main weapon, and I expect him to have another great year. The question is whether QB Jason Campbell and his speedy, but brick handed WR's can get some sort of chemistry.
The defence will obviously have taken a step back this year following the loss of superstar CB Nnamdi Ashomugha to the Eagles. They have bought in Lito Sheppard to replace him, but I doubt he will be able to. I expect the Raiders to be very unpredictable again this year, most likely battling with the Broncos for 3rd place.
Last Season : 9 - 7
Drafted Players
Round 1 - Corey Luiget DL
Round 2 - Marcus Gilchrist DB
Round 2 - Jonas Mouton LB
Round 3 - Vincent Brown WR
Round 3 - Shareece Wright DB
Round 6 - Jordan Todman RB
Round 6 - Steve Schilling OL
Round 7 - Andrew Gachkar LB
Players in
Laurent Robinson WR
Micheal Huey OG
Travis LaBoy DL
Kevin Bentley LB
Na'il Diggs LB
Takeo Spikes LB
Bob Sanders S
Players out
Scott Tolzien QB
Darren Sproles RB
Seyi Ajirotutu WR
Craig Davis WR
Legedu Naanee WR
Kris Wilson TE
Davis Baas C
Colin Baxter C
Aubrayo Franklin DL
Antwan Applewhite LB
Kevin Burnett LB
David Herron LB
Brandon Stiler LB
Donald Strickland CB
Paul Oliver S
The Chargers failed to win the AFC West for the 1st time in years last year, and I believe this will make them more hungry than ever. Last year they had the number 1 ranked offence and the number 1 ranked defence, but still only managed to lose 7 games. How did this happen? Special teams!! The Chargers were abysmal at covering kicks last year, and it is my view that this cost them 5 games last year. If this part of their game improves, look out NFL. QB Phillip Rivers has all of his weapons back, and this year will have WR Vincent Jackson in from week 1. This team is going to put up alot of points.
The defence was ranked number 1 last year, and only got better if anything. They added LB Takeo Spikes and Bob Sanders who are fantastically talented players. Spikes was often over shadowed in San Francisco because of all the hype (well deserved hype) surrounding Patrick Willis. Willis has looked to be struggling though this preseason, following the loss of Spikes. S Bob Sanders is like a homing missile coming from the secondary. His problem is keeping healthy, due to his style of play. This defence is going to be very good. I think the Chargers walk away with this division.
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