Clayton: What to watch in the AFC - The Orange Mane

dragondawg · 07-23-2007, 09:37 PM

AFC West

San Diego Chargers -- This is Norv Turner's third chance at a head coaching job. This is also the most talented team he's ever coached. His roster consists of 11 former Pro Bowlers and a few more set to have Pro Bowl seasons. He takes over an offense that scored 30.8 points a game last season. Not only does he have the best runner in football, LaDainian Tomlinson, but he has perhaps the most talented backup runner, Michael Turner. There hasn't been this much excitement about a Chargers' offense since the Don Coryell days.

Denver Broncos -- Despite a nine-win season, Mike Shanahan did an "Extreme Makeover" with the Broncos' starting units. He traded Jake Plummer and entrenched the strong-armed Jay Cutler as the quarterback of present and future. He brought in halfback Travis Henry to give him a more dependable run game. He hired Jim Bates as defensive coordinator, so expect more man coverage from Champ Bailey and Dre' Bly. For this camp, you might need a program.

Kansas City Chiefs -- The Chiefs are in desperate need of a youth movement, but a team can change only so much in one offseason. The current roster has 17 players 30 or older, including 11 starters. But, this camp features a true quarterback competition. Damon Huard is battling Brodie Croyle for the starting job, and the best man wins. There could be a factor that could change things, though. If Larry Johnson misses training camp because of a contract holdout, it might be hard to start the season with an inexperienced Croyle behind center. Herman Edwards doesn't want to put the franchise's quarterback of the future in a position to fail.

Oakland Raiders -- First-year coach Lane Kiffin brings a new vigor to Raider practices. Assistants run up and down the field to encourage or teach young players. Offensive line drills have more intensity as coaches try to bring out more aggressiveness in the blocking schemes. Still, the treat of camp is the strong arm of JaMarcus Russell. Watching him throw is a thrill in itself.

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ohiobronco2 · 07-23-2007, 09:40 PM

Kansas City Chiefs -- The Chiefs are in desperate need of a youth movement, but a team can change only so much in one offseason. The current roster has 17 players 30 or older, including 11 starters. But, this camp features a true quarterback competition. Damon Huard is battling Brodie Croyle for the starting job, and the best man wins. There could be a factor that could change things, though. If Larry Johnson misses training camp because of a contract holdout, it might be hard to start the season with an inexperienced Croyle behind center. Herman Edwards doesn't want to put the franchise's quarterback of the future in a position to fail.
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07-23-2007, 09:37 PM	#1
dragondawg All Pro Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,009	Clayton: What to watch in the AFC AFC West San Diego Chargers -- This is Norv Turner's third chance at a head coaching job. This is also the most talented team he's ever coached. His roster consists of 11 former Pro Bowlers and a few more set to have Pro Bowl seasons. He takes over an offense that scored 30.8 points a game last season. Not only does he have the best runner in football, LaDainian Tomlinson, but he has perhaps the most talented backup runner, Michael Turner. There hasn't been this much excitement about a Chargers' offense since the Don Coryell days. Denver Broncos -- Despite a nine-win season, Mike Shanahan did an "Extreme Makeover" with the Broncos' starting units. He traded Jake Plummer and entrenched the strong-armed Jay Cutler as the quarterback of present and future. He brought in halfback Travis Henry to give him a more dependable run game. He hired Jim Bates as defensive coordinator, so expect more man coverage from Champ Bailey and Dre' Bly. For this camp, you might need a program. Kansas City Chiefs -- The Chiefs are in desperate need of a youth movement, but a team can change only so much in one offseason. The current roster has 17 players 30 or older, including 11 starters. But, this camp features a true quarterback competition. Damon Huard is battling Brodie Croyle for the starting job, and the best man wins. There could be a factor that could change things, though. If Larry Johnson misses training camp because of a contract holdout, it might be hard to start the season with an inexperienced Croyle behind center. Herman Edwards doesn't want to put the franchise's quarterback of the future in a position to fail. Oakland Raiders -- First-year coach Lane Kiffin brings a new vigor to Raider practices. Assistants run up and down the field to encourage or teach young players. Offensive line drills have more intensity as coaches try to bring out more aggressiveness in the blocking schemes. Still, the treat of camp is the strong arm of JaMarcus Russell. Watching him throw is a thrill in itself. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/traini...ohn&id=2946253

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07-23-2007, 09:40 PM	#2
ohiobronco2 Ring of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,739	Kansas City Chiefs -- The Chiefs are in desperate need of a youth movement, but a team can change only so much in one offseason. The current roster has 17 players 30 or older, including 11 starters. But, this camp features a true quarterback competition. Damon Huard is battling Brodie Croyle for the starting job, and the best man wins. There could be a factor that could change things, though. If Larry Johnson misses training camp because of a contract holdout, it might be hard to start the season with an inexperienced Croyle behind center. Herman Edwards doesn't want to put the franchise's quarterback of the future in a position to fail. [B] http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/traini...ohn&id=2946253[/QUOTE] Chiefs suck.