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Moving away from Week 4

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...that their defense is, indeed, strong. Denver has allowed an NFL low 26 points. San Francisco and Atlanta are tied for the next fewest points allowed in the league with 53. Yes, if Denver gave...

Blog | October 05, 2009

What to watch for: Chargers vs. Falcons

Bill Williamson, AFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson San Diego plays at Atlanta on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET. Here are three things to watch for...

Blog | August 29, 2009

Evening AFC West news and notes

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...earlier than Curry did -- for $3 million less guaranteed. Also, Roddy White signed a big deal in Atlanta. I bet Brandon Marshall noticed this. Marshall wants a pay raise (and a trade from Denver). When...

Blog | August 08, 2009

Evening AFC West news and notes

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...Former San Diego backup center Jeremy Newberry has retired because of knee issues. He had signed with Atlanta this offseason after the Chargers declined to bring him back

Blog | July 22, 2009

AFC West all-decade honors

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...consistent throughout the decade and was the face of the Chiefs until he was traded to Atlanta prior to the draft. Some teams don't value the tight end position, but a player...

Blog | June 26, 2009

All-decade offense: Brady leads packed roster

Bill Williamson, AFC West

    ESPN.com Illustration   Pro Bowlers, Super Bowl winners and league MVPs headline our all-decade offense. ...

Blog | June 23, 2009

The Replacements: AFC West

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...Kansas City Chiefs  Gonzalez  Cottam Who's out: Tony Gonzalez, tight end, traded to Atlanta. Who's in: Brad Cottam, tight end. Outlook: Cottam will have some competition, including journeymen Sean...

Blog | June 16, 2009

Evening AFC West news and notes

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...veterans in San Diego are getting some extra work. Former San Diego center Jeremy Newbery signed with Atlanta. Oakland star cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha chimed in on the Raiders' quarterback situation in a radio interview...

Blog | June 15, 2009

Evening notes: Marshall update

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...details reasons why the Raiders likely won't pursue quarterback Michael Vick, who was released by Atlanta. I agree. I just don't see it happening. Oakland has plenty of quarterbacks and just...

Blog | June 12, 2009

Kansas City, San Diego headlines

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...vying to replace the greatest tight end ever to play in the NFL. Gonzalez was traded to Atlanta for a second-round draft pick in 2010. The truth is, new Kansas City coach Todd Haley...

Blog | June 12, 2009

Denver and Kansas City headlines

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...Chiefs fans he'll be able to make them forget about Gonzalez, who was traded to Atlanta for a second-round pick in 2010. Gonzalez is a living legend in Kansas City and he...

Blog | June 10, 2009

Passing to tight end may be over in K.C.

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...to the tight end. Perhaps that's why the Chiefs felt compelled to trade Gonzalez to Atlanta for a second-round pick next year. According to ESPN Stats & Information, the Cardinals' tight...

Blog | May 20, 2009

Gates stands alone without Gonzalez

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...they are history. Gonzalez, one of the most decorated tight ends in NFL history, was traded to Atlanta by Kansas City last month. Gonzalez and Gates have long been considered the two best tight ends...

Blog | May 03, 2009

'You pick it' responses

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...trade of superstar tight end Tony Gonzalez to Atlanta. This was the right call. Legends don'...s. Tony Gonzalez will do more for the Falcons in 2009 than any of those rookies. As...

Blog | May 01, 2009

Chiefs make changes to scouting staff

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...Friday. General manager Scott Pioli hired Phil Emery as director of college scouting. Emery was previously with Atlanta and has 12 years of NFL experience. The Chiefs also added Jim Nagy as a regional scout...

Blog | May 01, 2009