Hansen Hype: Links That Deserve Your Attention, July 6th Edition

The Wall Street Journal has an article about the NFL's plans to get people to attend games. Be sure to check out the interactive content. 

ProFootballFocus.com has three years of tackling data for the defensive backs. Tyvon Branch remains one of the most active defensive backs in run support, but former Raiders' star Nnamdi Asomugha doesn't look good and neither does acquisition Shawntae Spencer. 

Ryan Riddle has a great breakdown on the lack of value of offensive lineman. Fantastic read. 

ESPN's Bill Williamson ranks the top 40 players in the AFC West. The Broncos have 10 on the list, the Chiefs 13, the Chargers eight and the Raiders nine. 

Broncos

Featured columnist Clint Daly looks at five players that will thrive with Peyton Manning. Good list, but there are probably 10 more that he could have included. 

Chargers

Nothing noteworthy on the Chargers today. Yesterday I posted about Norv Turner and Ryan Matthews. Check those out. 

Chiefs

Rookie offensive lineman Justin Cheadle hails from a unique football family. KCChiefs.com reporter Nick Toney has the profile. 

Raiders

Contributor Ray Garcia looks at a few changes Carson Palmer must make to be successful in the West Coast Offense. Garcia is right on the mark, but now the question becomes: Can Carson Palmer make the necessary changes?