AFC West Team Needs

Denver Broncos

Middle Linebacker
Stopping the run was an issue for the Broncos last year and a lot of that fell on the middle linebacker. Wesley Woodyard struggled last year and is gone. Wisconsin's Chris Borland is an option at 31 but his size may scare Denver off. Western Kentucky's Andrew Jackson's downhill style could be an option in the third round.

Guard
With Peyton Manning not having great movement skills it's very important to keep the pocket clean, especially up front. They still like athletic lineman so UCLA's Xavier Su'a-Filo is an option at thirty one, or they could wait till the third or fourth rounds and take somebody like Wisconsin's Ryan Groy who isn't like most Badger lineman.

Cornerback
Getting Aqib Talib was huge because it gives them a lock down corner.  But Champ Bailey was cut and Domminique Rodgers-Cromartie wasn't resigned and have Chris Harris tore his ACL. A quick fix is to draft Bradley Roby or Kyle Fuller (Virginia Tech) at 31.  Or they could wait till the second round like Missouri's EJ Gaines.

Defensive End
Demarcus Ware was a big get and he'll be an upgrade over Shaun Phillips who played well.  But besides him and Derek Wolfe there isn't anybody. Adding a third pass rusher and a rotation would help. Oregon State's Scott Crichton would be a good scheme fit in the first, while Louisville's Marcus Smith could be an option on day two.

Running Back
With Knowshon Moreno signing with the Dolphins, it's Monte Ball's time. But there are plenty of questions that remain. Is Hillman going to get out of the doghouse, and can Ball step up in his pass game protection? Look for them to take somebody late to add to the rotation. Boston College's Andre Williams would fit well.

Kansas City Chiefs

Wide Receiver
Their only reliable pass catcher is Dwayne Bowe.  They need to take some pressure off of him and give Alex Smith another weapon. In the first they could go with Oregon State's Brandin Cooks who gives Reid a Desean Jackson type of player. If not, they could wait till the second round and take Colorado's Paul Richardson.

Tight End
Andy Reid likes to use tight ends, but the Chiefs lack a viable threat.  Picking 23rd they could have a shot at Eric Ebron but likely would have to consider Jace Amaro.  That may be a reach so waiting till day two to find a better value with Washington's Austin Seferian-Jenkins or California's Richard Rodgers.

Safety
With Eric Berry the Chiefs have one of the best, but they've struggled at free safety. Because they blitz so frequently they could really use someone with good coverage skills. Calvin Pryor would be a good fit because he can play centerfield while also covering man to man. If not, North Carolina's Tre Boston could be a fourth round option.

Guard
Both starting guards from this past year are now on different teams which leaves a big void along the offensive line. Andy Reid loves to draft offensive lineman in the first round and has reached before. However they'll likely wait till day two to address the position. Mississippi State's Gabe Jackson or Clemson's Brandon Thomas are options.

Defensive End
They gladly let Tyson Jackson leave in free agency and have Allen Bailey poised to step up. But at 23 they'll have the opportunity to take either Notre Dame's Stephon Tuit and Minnesota's Ra'Shede Hageman available.  They'd be luxury picks, although both players are ideal fits int he Chiefs defense because of their ability to attack and play two gaps.

Oakland Raiders

Linebacker
Both the middle and weakside linebacker spots need to be addressed because Nick Roach and Kevin Burnett aren't getting it done. Ryan Shazier would be great at the weakside if available in the second, but they may have to go with Florida State's Telvin Smith in the third round. While Connecticut's Yawin Smallwood could be a fourth round option.

Safety
Charles Woodson is a first ballot Hall of Famer, but he's done. They have to improve one of the worst pass defenses. Northern Illinois Jimmie Ward is an option at the top of the second round. They may have to try and find a diamond in the rough with the likes of Georgia Tech's Jamea Thomas or Louisville's Hakeem Smith.

Left Tackle
It's been a complete dumpster fire for the Raiders at left tackle this off-season. Donald Penn helps, but there's a reason he got cut. Picking fifth they have a chance at Jake Matthews and Greg Robinson. But Penn allows them to pass and take a chance on Miami's Sentreal Henderson in the third who has a world of potential.

Quarterback
Since Rich Gannon took them to a Super Bowl they've had a revolving door.They traded for Matt Schaub to be their starter, but even if Schaub plays well he's isn't a long term answer. Taking a quarterback late like Pittsburgh's Tom Savage in the fifth that has the cannon they like to be a developmental project.

Wide Receiver
Not a huge need, but if the Raiders can get that true number one caliber guy, the offense could really take off. Sammie Watkins if available at five should be their pick. Florida State's Kelvin Benjamin could slide into the second round and would be a great. But Wyoming's Robert Herron gives them something in the middle rounds.

San Diego Chargers

Cornerback
Not too long ago the Chargers had one of the best cornerback duo, now it's one of the worst. They realistically need two guys. Darqueze Dennard being available would be ideal, but at pick 25 he's long gone. That means they'll likely have go with Virginia Tech's Kyle Fuller or Ohio State's Bradley Roby.

Outside Linebacker
They've really busted with their pass rushers lately. Melvin Ingram struggled to get things going and last year they brought in Dwight Freeney and he did nothing. If they decide to try again Auburn's Dee Ford fits the scheme well and has experience play in a standing up. Another player could be USC's Devon Kennard in the fifth round.

Wide Receiver
Keenan Allen was a steal in the third round last year and gives them a number one guy.  However they could really use a complement to Allen and to add with Vincent Brown. Kelvin Benjamin's size and strength would give Phillip Rivers a chain mover, while LSU's Jarvis Landry would give them another quick receiver with yards after catch potential.

Nose Tackle
Cam Thomas leaving for Pittsburgh means Kwame Geathers is the starter. Geathers has played alright but he may not be a full time starter. Notre Dame's Louis Nix is an option in the first round, but taking a two down player in the first isn't always a good idea. Mike Pennel from Colorado State-Pueblo could be a sixth round option.

Left Tackle
Going into last year, the left tackle position was a huge concern. Out of nowhere King Dunlap stepped up and shored up the position. They don't have to take anybody early, but taking North Carolina's James Hurst whose coming off a knee injury in the fifth round could be a good value as a swing tackle.