2009 NFL Preview (AFC West)

No division going to 2009 is in more disary than the AFC West. Kansas City parted ways with the most prolific TE of all time, and has a new coach. Oakland's QB, JaMarcus Russell, arrived at training camp overweight proclaiming at least he wasn't 300lbs. San Diego had a very public contract dispute with franchise RB LaDainian Tomlinson that became ugly. While Denver suffered the mother of all offseason collapses. If firing the 2-time Super Bowl winning coach isn't enough. They traded the franchise QB, received trade demands from the Pro Bowl WR, and to top things off, the top draft pick is currently holding out. All of this in timely fashion as the AFC West interlocks with the superpower NFC East this year. Good luck with that.

Predicted Order of Finish
1. San Diego Chargers - How can they not win this division?
2. Kansas City Chiefs - There's a rumor Larry Johnson will bounce back this season.
3. Oakland Raiders - At least they can run the ball.
4. Denver Broncos - No comment.

Veteran Newcomers
Matt Cassel, QB - Chiefs
Brian Dawkins, S - Broncos

5 Rookies Who Could Blow Up
Alphonso Smith, CB (2nd, Wake Forest) - Broncos
Ryan Succop, K (7th, South Carolina) - Chiefs
Louis Murphy, WR (4th, Florida) - Raiders
Robert Ayers, DE (1st, Tennessee) - Broncos
Daivd Burton, FS (4th, Notre Dame) - Broncos

5 Fantasy Winners
Phillip Rivers, QB - Chargers (Proj rd.3)
Dwayne Bowe, WR - Chiefs (Proj rd.3)
Vincent Jackson, WR - Chargers (Proj rd. 4/5)
Nate Kaeding, K - Chargers (Proj rd.10/12)
Chargers Defense (Proj rd.10/12)

5 Fantasy Losers
Brandon Marshall, WR - Broncos
LaDainian Tomlinson, RB - Chargers
Javon Walker, WR - Raiders
Matt Cassel, QB - Chiefs
Antonio Gates, TE - Chargers

5 Fantasy Team Make-or-Breakers
Larry Johnson, RB - Chiefs
Knowshon Moreno, RB - Broncos
Mark Bradley, WR - Chiefs
Darren McFadden, RB - Raiders
Darren Sproles, RB - Chargers

End Game

Unless something completely random happens the Chargers will win this division and could even make the Super Bowl with a little luck. The others, not so good an outlook. KC can't protect the passer, Oak can't complete a pass, and Denver is simply the most disfunctional franchise in pro football going into the season.

- Tomorrow AFC South-