This division was so chaotic last year with the Raiders somehow getting worse with Carson Palmer, the Chiefs falling flat on their faces, the Chargers' Phillip Rivers unable to throw much like Tebow, and then actual Tebow leading the Broncos to the playoffs. It might be chaotic again this year... that is until Peyton Manning joined the Broncos and ruined the fun.
The biggest off-season move was The Bachelor Peyton Manning choosing for looks (John Elway and the Broncos) rather than quality, stability and personality (49ers). Elway then couldn't wait to kick the Jesus freak (Tebow) out of the house. With Manning on the team, their offense is stable and can actually move the ball before the 4th quarter arrives. If the defense can play like it did under Tebow, watch out AFC West.
As for contenders outside of Denver, they could all possibly contend for the division or for a Wild Card spot. I would keep my eye on the Chiefs the most as they get Jamaal Charles back from injury and are looking forward to having a running attack again. Also Romeo Crennel had the team doing better when he took over towards the end of last season.
I'm not quite sure what to think of the Chargers or the Raiders. One team has a QB that had a lost season last year and the other team wanted to mirror that. Unless Rivers can actually prove that he still has it, the Raiders might have the edge. Their running is better led by Darren McFadden and Carson Palmer at QB could be better considering that he actually had a off-season to work with the team.
My pick is going to the Broncos but mainly because of Manning. Overall, I think the Chiefs are better but Manning is that good.
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