The AFC West is easily the weakest division in the AFC. This is the only division in the AFC where I can say there is no legitimate Super Bowl contender in. Still you got a plethora of sub-par teams trying to catch the San Diego Chargers and some surprises could be looming.
Denver Broncos-The Broncos where a team that about a month ago I was optismistic about but that has since gone downhill. Offensive lineman Ryan Clady and lineback Elvis Dumervil suffered pretty serious injuries in training camp and are going to mis substantial parts of the season. Both players are key contributors. The loss of Brandon Marshall also makes their wideouts a lot weaker. The Broncos do still have good quarterback play from Kyle Orton that will help that out sure. Another strong asset that have is a veteran secondary with depth.
Kansas City Chiefs-The Chiefs where another team that came on strong at the end of last year. The offseason added even more promise to this young Chiefs team. They have brought in Romeo Crenell as defensive cordinator and Charlie Weis as offensive cordinator reuniniting the cordinating team that was essential to the Patriots dynasty. On the field they signed veteran running back Thomas Jones who had an excellent year with the Jets last year. The Chiefs are a young team on the rise but I still think they are a year away from greatness.
Oakland Raiders- Al Davis is honestly senial. He did make a great move cutting bust JaMarcus Rusell but trading for another bum in Jason Campbell was a really stupid move. They don't have a much of an offense at all. The pieces they have currently have not been effective in the past and I don't expect them to be this season. The one good move Davis did this offseason is draft Rolando McCain who is a serious talent and reminds me a lot of Patrick Willis(who is currently one of the best linebackers in the league). If the Raiders want success have Davis stop making stupid picks and stupid moves in free agency. Since that is not going to happen the Raiders are screwed.
San Diego Chargers-The Chargers currently have a little bit of turmoil with veterans Marcus McNeil and Vincent Jacksonholding out. I am sure these problems will be fixed but right now without these guys they lose a lot of talent. The Chargers really have solid units all over the field. Despite trading Antoino Cromartie and cutting LaDanin Tomlinson these moves should not effect the Charges too much. The Chargers are going to be good this year just not as good as in year's past.
Predictions for AFC West
1.San Diego Chargers(11-5)
2.Kansas City Chiefs(9-7)
3.Denver Broncos(6-10)
4.Oakland Raiders(3-13)
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