Hansen Hype: AFC West Links That Deserve Your Attention on July 2nd

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A play designed for the fullback? The latest post from SmartFootball breaks down the fullback draw. 

Pro Football Focus breaks down the number of drops by wide receivers over the past three seasons. Darrius Heyward-Bey was not on the good or the bad list, but Dwayne Bowe's drops are adding up. San Diego's tandem of Malcom Floyd and Robert Meachem rarely drop the ball. 

Denver

Defensive lineman Ben Garland's family lost their home in the Colorado wildfires.

Boston.com interviews Denver Post beat writer Mike Klis in their series breaking down the Patriots 2012 opponents. Klis predicts 9-7 as the best-case scenario. 

John Elway announced on Twitter that the Broncos have signed Matt Prater to a four-year deal.

Kansas City

NFL.com examines Romeo Crennel as he takes on history with the interim label removed. Per the report, the last coach that had an interim label removed that had a winning record the next season was Art Shell in 1990.

Which undrafted rookies will see the field for the Chiefs in 2012? Brett Gering has a few options. 

Oakland

NFL Total Access looks at 32 teams in 32 days and Jamie Dukes thinks the Raiders' defense will improve.

Sigmund Bloom takes a look at rookie defensive end Jack Crawford and his unimpressive spring. The Raiders apparently have a role for Crawford, but he'll need to impress once the players put on pads.

San Diego

A billboard in tribute to hometown hero Junior Seau goes up in Oceanside.

Can Norv Turner survive another down year in San Diego? Contributor Ryan Heidrich examines. 

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