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By Eric Williams

I firmly think that the AFC West can be a division that is definitely the Denver Broncos' to eliminate. The have a significant question mark at quarterback together with the untested Philip Rivers. The possess a new head coach in Herman Edwards, as do the Oakland Raiders. It could seem that Denver would obviously possess a leg up in the AFC West, bust as the saying goes, 'That's why they play the games.'

Here is my 2006 breakdown over the AFC West.

As I stated earlier, the Broncos may want to be a playoff team again in 2006.
I realize Jake Plummer's decision-making can make him look like he is two steps away from a psychiatric facility, but Plummer genuinely had an outstanding frequent season in 2005.

Aside from, the Broncos just drafted their quarterback on the potential with their first round choose this yr, former Vanderbilt star 2007 zx6r fairings, Jay Cutler. The Broncos also signed former Green Bay broad receiver, Javon Walker, who will combine with Rod Smith and Ashley Lelie to type a formidable trio of receivers.

In the event the Broncos defense can increase the degree of their perform just a small - and Plummer can keep away from one more playoff catastrophe, then the Broncos will need to after yet again be legit contenders.
I expect the Broncos to win at lest 4 division video games this season and potentially 5 even while making another deep playoff run - if Plummer's fragile psyche doesn't fall apart.

Chargers
I'll go n record at the moment and say that I believe the Chargers committed a serious boo-boo by allowing former starting up quarterback, to stroll out of town as an unrestricted in favor in the talented, but untested former first-round choose, Philip Rivers.

It is not that I've something towards Rivers. He could turn out for being an exceptional quarterback himself a single day. I just will not believe you allow your Professional Bowl caliber starting up quarterback stroll from town, especially despite the fact that he's during the midst of his prime.
The move will be akin to letting or leave for nothing at all right after four or 5 seasons.
At any charge, the Chargers do nevertheless have LaDanian Tomlinson and Antonio Gates, who will each consider a big burden off from the very first year starter, Rivers.

Defensively, the Chargers really are a strong unit that ranked initially while in the league final season against the run.
The Chargers also drafted Florida State cornerback Antonio Cromartie in the 1st round to help solidify their suspect secondary. Still, the actuality on the Chargers' circumstance is that they'll only go so far as Rivers takes them, which, most likely, will not be very far.

Any NFL quarterback's 1st yr is extra of a understanding knowledge than anything else and unless of course Rivers turns out to become the following Dan Marino or perhaps, then the Chargers will consider some lumps this season as Rivers will get his on-the-job-training. I believe the Chargers will win three division games this season when hovering about .500 for that bulk in the season.

Kansas City Chiefs
Not merely do the Chiefs have a new head coach in Edwards, however they also possess a new offensive coordinator in Mike Solari.
Nonetheless, the Chiefs are a veteran-laden crew that ought to be able to deal with the changes not having an excessive amount of issues.
After again, the Chiefs are going to be in a position to put points up about the board. Trent Green, Tony Gonzalez and running back Larry Johnson, whose likely appears to be limitless at this point, will induce defensive coordinators quite a lot of sleepless evening to together with the recurring nightmares all season.

The Chiefs, who've been yearly atrocious defensively, will start an fast improve throughout the bard under Edwards, a defensive-oriented head coach. With Patrick Surtain and Ty Law on the corners, the Chiefs really should be able to perform a large amount of factors defensively that other teams while not top-notch corners can't do.

Yet, the security position can be an issue yet again this season, to not mention the truth that the Chiefs desire a further linebacker or two from the worst way.

First-round draft choose Tamba Hali, a defensive finish out of Penn State, really should supply instant assistance for that Chiefs recommended play-making defensive lineman, Jared Allen. I think K.C. will win three division video games this season and potentially four based on how horrific the Raiders are this season.

Oakland Raiders
I'm ecstatic that Raiders owner, Al Davis decided to give Artwork Shell a different crack at coaching this proud franchise that has turned into one of many most beleaguered teams in all of football.
Possessing said that, Shell will surely have his get the job done minimize out for him. At this point, the Raiders have additional question marks than the 'Riddler.'

Is Aaron Brooks the reply for the Raiders at quarterback?

If not, is promising second-year guy, Andrew Walter, ready?

Is Robert Gallery the genuine deal?

Who's planning to perform defense moreover initial round draft select, safety, Michael Huff?

I advised you the Raiders had significantly more query marks than Batman's famed fictional foe.

And speaking of riddles - here is a single. Name eleven Raiders starters from 2005 while not taking a look at a roster.

See, I advised this team has fallen on really hard times.

The Raiders I don't forget within the 1970s and 80s were feared foes that a great number of occasions had their opponents beat ahead of the video games ever began. Nicely. I guess instances have transformed. It confident might be good to discover Shell turn back the hands of time although would not it?