AFC West Team Needs for the 2009 NFL Draft

NFL DRAFT NEEDS

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Denver Broncos- The Broncos had a disappointing season but they still had a chance to make the playoffs with a play-in game against the Chargers, which they lost. They had a lot of trouble on defense this past season and most of that was again the run.Defensive line is always a problem for the Broncos and it looks as if they may draft a defensive tackle to fix that.

The Broncos are also in need of a big-time safety prospect who can stuff the run as well as defend the past. Look for them to take a hard look at Taylor Mays (if he enters the draft) or William Moore from Missouri.

The interior offensive line will need to add depth in this draft, look for them to use one or two mid to late-round picks on guards or centers. It would not surprise me if they also picked up a running back or linebacker in the later rounds.





Kansas City Chiefs- The Chiefs were pretty bad this season and they will have a lot of holes to fill in with free agency and the draft. The Chiefs have a big decision to make in the first round with their third overall pick. The three positions they would draft in the first round are quarterback, offensive tackle, and defensive end. If they selected a quarterback it would be whoever is left between Sanchez and Stafford.

If they decided on a offensive tackle they would select either Andre Smith (Bama) or Michael Oher (Ole Miss). The defensive end pick would most likely be Brian Orakpo from Texas, who will tear up the combine. Other positions of need that could be filled later in the draft are linebacker, wide receiver, and secondary help. The big decision for the Chiefs is their first round pick.  



Oakland Raiders- The Raiders were the same old Raiders this season with Al Davis totally messing up the season with the head coaching controversy. There team is in total shambles but they do have a stable of good running backs, a good middle linebacker, and the best cover corner in the game.

Other than that they have nothing and they will have to draft well to become a winner again. The offensive line could be what area the Raiders address in the first round if they choose to select one of great tackles. But you know that Al Davis loves offensive playmakers so Michael Crabtree will be tempting to move up for, because I do not see him falling past Seattle, and the Raiders do need a receiver in a big way.

The Raiders also need another linebacker to play the strong side; they will pick one in the second or third round. Safety and defensive ends are other areas that need to be upgraded late in the draft.

San Diego Chargers- The Chargers were one of the hottest teams in the NFL at the end of the year. They snuck into the playoffs and beat the powerful Colts in the Wild Card matchup. The Chargers will look for immediate help on the defensive side of the ball, specifically the linebacker positions.

The middle needs immediate help and the Chargers would love to see James Laurinatis fall to them, but if Shawne Merriman leaves or cannot play due to injury I could see them taking an outside backer like Clint Sintim.

San Diego also needs help on the offensive side of the ball, they will need to find quality offensive lineman to add depth and maybe start in the middle rounds. They may also need to draft a quality running back in case LT or Sproles leave town.