The Kansas City Chiefs have replaced the when it comes to reigning over an entire division. For a sixth straight year, the Chiefs won the AFC West division in 2021 with a 12-5 record. Kansas City finished two games ahead of the Raiders, who joined the Chiefs as a playoff team after defeating the Chargers in the final game of the regular season.Los Angeles finished just outside of the AFC playoff picture with a 9-8 record, while the Broncos finished last in the division after posting their fifth consecutive losing season. The Broncos will be lead by a new head coach in 2022, as Nathaniel Hackett goes to Denver after serving as the ' offensive coordinator over the past three seasons. The Raiders will also have a new coach in 2022, as Josh McDaniels arrives in Las Vegas after helping the Patriots win six Super Bowls over an 18-year span.While the Chiefs are still considered the frontrunner, a new champion could certainly be crowned in the West in 2022. Whether or not that will happen will largely depend on what happens over the next several months in free agency and during the NFL Draft. Here's Melker Karlsson Kids Jersey a look at each AFC West's biggest team needs and how they could choose to addre s those needs over the next few months.Team needs: QB, LB, EDGE, OG, OTDespite their uncertainty at quarterback, only one of our four CBS Sports NFL Draft experts has the Broncos using their first-round pick on that position. Our experts could be banking on the Broncos' ability to acquire either or , whose arrival in Denver would immediately raise expectations for next season. The Broncos were able to lure to Denver in 2012, and history could certainly repeat itself this offseason. If Rodgers comes to Denver, there's a very good chance that would come with him. Look for the Broncos to addre s their defense with the ninth overall pick in the draft. Two of our draft experts have the Broncos selecting a pa s rusher in the first round. Ryan Wilson has the Broncos selecting Florida State's Jermaine Johnson III, while Kyle Stackpole has Denver selecting Michigan's David Ojabo.The Broncos could use an influx of talent on the offensive line, but don't expect them to pursue any big-name linemen in free agency. Instead, expect the Broncos to add to their line through the draft while also signing some le s-heralded veterans in free agency.Team needs: DT, OT, WR, EDGE, TEThe Chargers finished 29th in the NFL in scoring defense and 30th in run defense in 2021. The Chargers also struggled to consistently apply pre sure on opposing Chris Tierney Women Jersey quarterbacks, a major i sue given who plays quarterback within their division. One of our draft experts has the Chargers selecting Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker with the 17th overall pick in the draft. , , and are just a few free Tim Heed Kids Jersey agents the Chargers could pursue in order to bolster their pa s rush and run defense. Los Angeles will also look to make upgrades at offensive tackle to better protect quarterback . Two of our draft experts have the Chargers selecting an offensive lineman in the first round: Texas A&M's Kenyon Green and Northern Iowa's Trevor Penning. The Chargers offense has two pending free agents in receiver and tight end . Given Williams' uncertain future, one of our draft experts has the Chargers selecting former Ohio State wideout Garrett Wilson with their first-round pick.A free agent option at receiver could be , a California native who earned Pro Bowl honors during his time with the . A couple of potential free agent options at tight end include , , , , , and . Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. Kevin Labanc Jersey Team needs: WR, OG, C, LB, DTThe Raiders surely want to supply with a stronger receiving corps. Sans , no other Las Vegas receiver had 50 receptions last season, as Carr relied heavily on Renfrow, tight end and running back in the pa sing game. Two of our draft experts have the Raiders using the 22nd overall pick to select Alabama receiver Jameson Williams, who caught 15 touchdowns for the Crimson Tide last season. Las Vegas also needs to make significant upgrades to its offensive line. , and are po sible free agent options as it relates to the offensive line. Draft expert Ryan Wilson has the Raiders selecting Boston College lineman Zion Johnson with their first-round pick.We can't forget about the Raiders defense, which finished 26th in scoring and 32nd in the NFL in red zone efficiency last season. Fortunately for the Raiders, there will be a slew of talented defensive linemen who will be on the market next month. , , and headline the group of linebackers the Raiders may pursue in free agency.Team needs: CB, WR, EDGE, LB, SThe Chiefs fell short of their goal of making it back to a third straight Super Bowl in 2021, but they did become the first franchise to host four consecutive conference title games. If they want to make it back to the big game, the Chiefs will have to bolster their pa s rush after recording just 31 sacks last offseason. To help fill this void, two of our draft experts have the Chiefs using the 30th overall pick to select Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis, who tallied 14 sacks and 29 tackles for lo s as a Boilermaker. With set to enter free agency, one of our Ryan Carpenter Women Jersey experts has the Chiefs selecting former Michigan safety Daxton Hill in the first round. At cornerback, the Chiefs will likely look to take advantage of a solid market that will likely include , , , and , among others.It will be really interesting to see what the Chiefs do at receiver as and are both set to enter free agency. The Chiefs may again choose to pursue Smith-Schuster, who turned down their one-year offer last offseason. They may also try to re-sign , who played an integral role on the Chiefs' 2019 Super Bowl-winning team. Other options at receiver may include , , , and Mike Williams. Any of these wideouts would be a huge addition for a Chiefs offense that already includes , and .
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