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With the NFL combine over, here is my third mock draft for AFC West teams' first-round picks. We will periodically update as we move closer to the April draft. 1. Kansas City Chiefs: OT Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M. I don't love this choice because...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Lane Johnson did nothing Saturday to keep his name out of the mix to be the San Diego Chargers' selection with the No. 11 overall draft pick. As expected, the Oklahoma left tackle was blazing fast in the 40-yard dash at the NFL sco...

INDIANAPOLIS -- The San Diego Chargers hired a pair of 40-year-olds in Tom Telesco and Mike McCoy to bring a fresh approach to an organization that got stale. The two men put on an impressive showing in their NFL scouting combine debut Thursday wh...

It was the first day of the NFL combine in Indianapolis and if A.J. Smith had been nervous, it would have been understandable. He was entering the most critical offseason of his career. Already fired in the court of public opinion, Smith and Norv ...

If an AFC West pass-rusher wins the NFL defensive rookie of the year for the 2012 season, San Diego Chargers fans may want to thank Von Miller. Yes, the 2011 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. During the NFL combine in February, Melvin Ingram wa...

After attending the NFL combine in Indianapolis, here is my second AFC West mock draft for the teams' first round picks. We will do this periodically after major events such as key free-agent signings and pro day workouts: 11. Kansas City Chiefs, ...

INDIANAPOLIS -- There has been a lot of speculation that the San Diego Chargers could potentially be in play for Indianapolis Colts' pass-rusher Robert Mathis in free agency. WayneI can see it, but I can also see the Chargers looking at another Co...

INDIANAPOLIS - One of the players the San Diego Chargers will surely consider with the No. 18 pick is Illinois pass-rusher Whitney Mercilus. After a dominant 2011 season, Mercilus is one of the most intriguing defensive players on the board. He is...

INDIANAPOLIS - I was able to catch up with ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay on one key draft question on each AFC West team. Let's take a look at his thoughts: Denver Broncos Should Denver draft a quarterback at No. 25? In his most recent moc...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Melvin Ingram said he is trying to follow in Von Miller's footsteps. Perhaps it will lead him to the same division. The South Carolina pass-rusher will likely be one of the players the San Diego Chargers seriously consider takin...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Don't expect a quick resolution to the San Diego Chargers' kicking competition in 2012. Nate Kaeding and Nick Novak are under contract, and I believe we will see them compete during training camp and the preseason. If both remain h...

INDIANAPOLIS -- I had a chance to meet with San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith on Thursday. In the big picture, Smith said his team must address its defense as it attempts another playoff run. However, Smith's most pressing issue is the...

As each team in the AFC West prepares for the NFL scouting combine next week, let's review the AFC West 2011 draft classes: DENVER BRONCOS First pick: Linebacker Von Miller , No. 2 overall Total picks: Nine Stars: Miller was the shining s...

With the Senior Bowl complete, we are going to do our first mock draft of the offseason. We will do this periodically after major events such as the combine, key free-agent signings and pro day workouts: *11. Kansas City, OT, Jonathan Martin, Stan...

It looks like the San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs will have to trade up if they want a chance to draft Alabama receiver Julio Jones. According to Todd McShay of Scouts Inc., Jones is having a tremendous NFL combine. McShay reported that ...

INDIANAPOLIS -- We caught up with Todd McShay of Scouts Inc. at the NFL combine and we asked him one draft-related question about each AFC West team. Here goes: Denver Broncos What would you do with the No. 2 pick? "I think its front seven i...