Future Odds
AFC West Betting Lines
Here are the odds at Bodog to win the AFC West division
Kansas City Chiefs 12/1
Oakland Raiders 8/1
San Diego Chargers 1/4
Denver Broncos 9/2
Kansas City Chiefs - 2007 record 4-12
The Chiefs are thrilled that DT Glen Dorsey fell all the way to the 5th pick in this year's draft, as he should immediately help a D that ranked 13th last year, but lost sack leader Jerod Allen to the Vikings. QB Brodie Croyle is now the man in K.C. and he will have to show that he deserves to be the starter. The Chiefs had problems protecting the QB last year, so they drafted OT/G Branden Albert (#15 overall) and OT Barry Richardson (#170 overall), who was a draft steal. RB Larry Johnson needs to forget his injured year of last year and play like a couple of years ago to take pressure off Croyle. Their secondary also needs to improve, as they were weak against the pass. The Chiefs have some young talent, but challenging the Chargers for the AFC West Crown will be difficult.
Oakland Raiders - 2007 record 4-12
The Raider Nation is anxious to see what 2nd year QB JaMarcus Russell can do, as he is the starter going into the season. Their offensive line is weak and Russell will have to use his legs as much as his arm in order to avoid many visits to the turf this season. RB Darren McFadden was taken #4 overall in this year's draft, but they already have RB Justin Fargas (1009 yards), so they have a crowded backfield and very little protection. Their offense ranked 25th last year and if their O line can play decent the Raiders will be a fun team to watch. The Raiders D was ranked 22nd last year and was especially weak against the pass. To address that need Al Davis gave a boatload of money to CB DeAngelo Hall, who should help. The Raiders may surprise some people this year, but their O line and secondary have to play better than 2007.
San Diego Chargers - 2007 record 11-5
The Chargers have all the tools, but need to be healthy come playoff time. QB Phillip Rivers, TE Antonio Gates, and RB LeDanian Tomlinson were all banged up in last year's playoffs, which hurt their chances of getting to the big dance. The Chargers offense was ranked 20th last year, but played better as the season progressed. Any time Tomlinson touches the ball he is a highlight waiting to happen. The Chargers secondary is scary good, with last years interception leader Antonio Cromartie and he will play alongside CB Antoine Cason, who was the Chargers 1st round pick (#27 overall). The Chargers D ranked 12th last year and Shawn Merriman and Shawn Phillips had off years, but they should make up a solid defensive unit. QB Rivers needs to come back from a knee injury and if he plays decent the Chargers will not only challenge for the AFC West but for the Super Bowl as well.
Denver Broncos - 2007 record 7-9
The Broncos had an off year last year and their patchwork D was the main problem. Their D ranked 19th last year and could not stop the run. However they used 2 early draft picks to shore up their offensive line. QB Jay Cutler played decent, but had too many INT's as he was relied upon to put points up on the board. Last year was the 1st year in while that the Broncos did not have a 1,000 yard rusher and their running game is a big concern heading into 2008. Kicker Jason Elam is gone and he will be missed, as he is clutch when the game is on the line. WR Rod Smith retired and their receiving corps has to step up and play well in 2008. There is a still a lot of talent in the Mile High City, but there are also many holes on both sides of the ball.
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