The AFC West Blog

  1. Ronnie Hillman Has Much to Prove to the Denver Broncos in 2013

    The 2013 NFL Scouting Combine is underway in Indianapolis and Denver Broncos head coach John Fox took the podium to talk about his team...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 2,948 reads 10 comments

  2. Why Dwight Freeney Doesn't Make Sense for the Denver Broncos

    One theory is that you can never have too many pass-rushers. That’s probably what makes it so interesting that Peyton Manning reached out to Dwight Freeney and suggested that he join the Denver Broncos after he was released from the Colts...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 5,344 reads 14 comments

  3. How the Oakland Raiders Can Advance Franchise Rebuild at the Combine

    There’s no denying that the Oakland Raiders are rebuilding, and by definition that means to reconstruct out of new materials...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 14,742 reads 73 comments

  4. Sharrif Floyd Doesn't Make Sense for the Oakland Raiders

    Going against Mike Mayock and Daniel Jeremiah, both of NFL Network fame, seems like a bad idea. Each worked in NFL scouting departments and know what they are talking about when it comes to evaluating draft prospects...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 9,067 reads 77 comments

  5. Glenn Dorsey Could Be the Answer at Defensive Tackle for the Denver Broncos

    John Elway has been putting short-term bandages on the Denver Broncos ’ defensive tackle position for the last couple of years, and it might finally be time to find a long-term solution...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 3,359 reads 19 comments

  6. 5 Players the San Diego Chargers Should Re-Sign in Free Agency

    The San Diego Chargers have a whopping 20 unrestricted free agents who will be free to sign with other teams in March. Since the Chargers were a disappointment in 2012, a lot of people think most of these free agents aren’t worth re-signing...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 9,786 reads 30 comments

  7. No Simple Fixes for the Oakland Raiders' Poor Pass Rush

    One of the biggest problems with the Oakland Raiders in 2012 was the lack of pressure on opposing quarterbacks...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 10,601 reads 101 comments

  8. Buying & Selling Charles Woodson Signing with the Kansas City Chiefs

    The Green Bay Packers will release Charles Woodson on Friday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com , making him free to sign with any team...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 8,649 reads 13 comments

  9. The Denver Broncos Face Easy Decisions on Their Free Agents

    The Denver Broncos have 12 unrestricted free agents. Some of those players will be re-signed in March, but many more will be allowed to explore other opportunities...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 7,863 reads 21 comments

  10. Nick Foles Is a Great Option for the Kansas City Chiefs

    Finding a quarterback is a bit like buying an engagement ring. There are thousands of options out there, but you need the ring that is going to seal the deal forever (10 years in NFL time)...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 5,337 reads 41 comments

  11. How the Oakland Raiders Can Draft Geno Smith and Still Address the Defense

    There is an argument to be made for the Oakland Raiders to draft quarterback Geno Smith with the third-overall selection in April’s NFL draft...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 11,244 reads 98 comments

  12. Buying or Selling Top Combine Names as Good Fits for the San Diego Chargers

    The San Diego Chargers will take their new front office and coaching staff to Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine to continue scouting for the 2013 NFL draft...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 3,237 reads 14 comments

  13. Signing Richard Seymour Makes Too Much Sense for the Denver Broncos

    There has been some discussion amongst fans that one of the reasons the Denver Broncos lost to the Baltimore Ravens in the playoffs was that the pass rush disappeared late in the game...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 10,130 reads 27 comments

  14. John Dorsey's First Splash Should Be Signing Linebacker Nick Barnett

    As many teams do this time of year, the Buffalo Bills started purging their roster of overpriced and underperforming players. The Bills released linebacker Nick Barnett and safety George Wilson on Monday as they look to get younger on defense...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 3,924 reads 7 comments

  15. Michael Vick's Restructured Contract Hurts the Oakland Raiders

    The Philadelphia Eagles announced that they restructured quarterback Michael Vick ’s contract and he’ll remain with the team to compete for the starting job...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 25,248 reads 86 comments

  16. Drafting a Left Tackle Is the Easy Choice for the San Diego Chargers

    When trying to determine what’s wrong with quarterback Philip Rivers , it’s easy to point to the pass protection. The offensive line in San Diego had been poor for three years, and former general manager A...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 4,729 reads 25 comments

  17. Interest in Ryan Nassib Could Shift the Kansas City Chiefs' Draft Strategy

    The Kansas City Chiefs have the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft. Essentially, the Chiefs are on the clock as the sports world waits with bated breath to see what they are going to do...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 5,051 reads 19 comments

  18. Why the Oakland Raiders Should Cut Carson Palmer

    The Oakland Raiders have a decision to make on Carson Palmer ’s future with the team: release him or pay him $15.3 million in 2013...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 10,545 reads 133 comments

  19. The Broncos Have a Decision to Make on Champ Bailey

    The Denver Broncos didn ’t make it to Super Bowl XLVII , but they had the eventual champs beat if not for Rahim Moore’s meltdown at the end of the fourth quarter...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 9,229 reads 26 comments

  20. 2013 NFL Draft First-Round Trade Scenarios for the Oakland Raiders

    For a team with as many needs as the Oakland Raiders , moving down in the NFL draft isn ’t a bad idea. There is one problem: the Raiders will have to find a willing trade partner...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 22,806 reads 126 comments

  21. Adjustment to Seating at O.co Coliseum Was Long Overdue

    The Oakland Raiders have been struggling to sell out the O.co Coliseum for years. The result has been a lot of blackouts and a seemingly empty stadium even when the Raiders manage to discount tickets enough to get the game on local television...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 3 months ago 7,933 reads 40 comments

  22. The Complete Guide to Fixing Philip Rivers

    In the span of two seasons, Philip Rivers has gone from one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL to an average starter...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 4 months ago 5,854 reads 27 comments

  23. Draft Scenarios Favor the Denver Broncos

    The Denver Broncos will be good again in 2013 as long as Peyton Manning and Von Miller are healthy. Getting over the hump and winning a Super Bowl is the goal and to do that the Broncos have a little work to do...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 4 months ago 13,715 reads 30 comments

  24. Oakland Raiders: 5 Quick Ways to Improve the NFL's Worst Roster

    The Oakland Raiders weren’t good in 2012, and they probably aren’t going to be much better in 2013...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 4 months ago 17,760 reads 110 comments

  25. The Kansas City Chiefs Need to Avoid the Prospects Like Leon Sandcastle

    With the first pick of the 2013 NFL draft, the Kansas City Chiefs selected little-known prospect Leon Sandcastle after he blew up the combine. Sandcastle ran a 4.2-second 40-yard dash and wowed scouts in agility drills...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 4 months ago 18,409 reads 30 comments