Thread: Which AFC West team did the most to upgrade themselves?

Just to help, these are the draft results from the four AFC West teams:

DENVER BRONCOS

RD (PK)PlayerSchoolPOS

• 1 (15) Jerry Jeudy Alabama
  WR
• 2 (14) KJ Hamler Penn State
  WR
• 3 (13) Michael Ojemudia Iowa
  CB
• 3 (19) Lloyd Cushenberry III LSU
  C
• 3 (31) McTelvin Agim Arkansas
  DT
• 4 (12) Albert Okwuegbunam Missouri
  TE
• 5 (33) Justin Strnad Wake Forest
  OLB
• 6 (2) Netane Muti Fresno State
  OG
• 7 (38) Tyrie Cleveland Florida
  WR
• 7 (40) Derrek Tuszka North Dakota State
  OLB

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

RD (PK)PlayerSchoolPOS

• 1 (32) Clyde Edwards-Helaire LSU
  RB
• 2 (31) Willie Gay Jr. Mississippi State
  ILB
• 3 (32) Lucas Niang TCU
  OT
• 4 (32) L'Jarius Sneed Louisiana Tech
  S
• 5 (32) Mike Danna Michigan
  DE
• 7 (23) Thakarius Keyes Tulane
  
  CB

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

RD (PK)PlayerSchoolPOS

• 1 (12) Henry Ruggs III Alabama
  WR
• 1 (19) Damon Arnette Ohio State
  CB
• 3 (16) Lynn Bowden Jr. Kentucky
  WR
• 3 (17) Bryan Edwards South Carolina
  WR
• 3 (36) Tanner Muse Clemson
  S
• 4 (3) John Simpson Clemson
  OG
• 4 (33) Amik Robertson Louisiana Tech
  CB

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

RD (PK)PlayerSchoolPOS

• 1 (6) Justin Herbert Oregon
  QB
• 1 (23) Kenneth Murray Oklahoma
  ILB
• 4 (6) Joshua Kelley UCLA
  
  RB
• 5 (5) Joe Reed Virginia
  WR
• 6 (7) Alohi Gilman Notre Dame
  
  S
• 7 (6) K.J. Hill Ohio State
  
  WR

All of them made moves to help themselves. Even KC had a pretty strong draft for a team coming of a championship. The only hiccup for LA is how the QB position pans out, will Taylor play well or will Herbert have to come in sooner than expected? Hard call.

Players i think will contribute early for each team:


Denver:

Jeudy
Hamler
Cushenberry
Okwuegbunam


KC:

Clyde Edwards
Willie Gay Jr
Lucas Niang
Sneed


Raiders:

Ruggs
Bowden
Robertson
Muse


Chargers:

Murray
Kelly
Reed
Hill

I think the team that drafts the potential franchise quarterback is always the team that upgraded the most on paper. So, the Chargers.

But Denver did a lot to upgrade the offense immediately, and Denver’s picks might get the most playing time as rookies.

They all did well and got good players. I just think Denver happened to get MORE good players (on paper).

Denver
LA
Vegas
KC

In that order. I liked the Chargers picks but I'm not completely sold on Herbert. They broke my heart with Murray and again with Reed later

Denver

I'm of the same mind set of Chaz. All of the teams in AFC West improved, but as biased as this may be I think Denver did more.

Well considering KC is champs they can't upgrade much, but they also didn't do much to hurt themselves. I'd say its close between us and the Raiders but we just had more capital to work with. The Chargers setup some nice pieces for down the road, but I think upgrade I think what happened last season and the possible jump that can be made this season. Broncos have that possibility to build upon what they did the most based on the draft so they did the most to "upgrade".

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

I think the team that drafts the potential franchise quarterback is always the team that upgraded the most on paper. So, the Chargers.

But Denver did a lot to upgrade the offense immediately, and Denver’s picks might get the most playing time as rookies.

While I agree with the premise, but first year QBs dont normally make much of an impact unless theyre elite. And the Chargers lost Rivers. I dont see them playing better at that position, but I could be wrong.




On paper, Denver got better. But it remains to be seen.


I would say Denver, Raiders, Chargers, Chiefs

Originally Posted by WARHORSE

While I agree with the premise, but first year QBs dont normally make much of an impact unless theyre elite. And the Chargers lost Rivers. I dont see them playing better at that position, but I could be wrong.




On paper, Denver got better. But it remains to be seen.


I would say Denver, Raiders, Chargers, Chiefs

I definitely think the more immediate impact from this draft will come for the Broncos and Raiders.

Agreed. But SD is interesting. 1 season removed from a damn good showing. They could surprise if the QB shows up at all.

I'll put it this way. I think the Raiders can score 59 in Denver again.

Problem is, it'll be 59-59 heading into overtime.

Raider took some chances again and some Clemson again. We both got faster.

1. LV
1. Den
3. Chargers
4. Chiefs

Originally Posted by Devilspawn

I'll put it this way. I think the Raiders can score 59 in Denver again.

Problem is, it'll be 59-59 heading into overtime.

Raider took some chances again and some Clemson again. We both got faster.

1. LV
1. Den
3. Chargers
4. Chiefs

Raiders have zero chance of scoring 59 in Denver. None whatsoever.

Originally Posted by Devilspawn

I'll put it this way. I think the Raiders can score 59 in Denver again.

Problem is, it'll be 59-59 heading into overtime.

Raider took some chances again and some Clemson again. We both got faster.

1. LV
1. Den
3. Chargers
4. Chiefs

What tape are you watching where Fangio's defense has ever given up 50? This ain't a Shanahan D-coordinator, McDaniels coached team, or a VJ team on a non Wednesday dude...