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AFC West News and Rumors

Harnish had a deal with Chargers before Colts drafted him

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

The rules regarding discussions with players who may not be draft are pretty clear.  Before and during the picks process, there can be contact and expressions of interest but no negotiations. In a video of comments from Chandler Harnish a/k/a Mr. Irrele…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

The Oakland Raiders have had some creative programs in the past couple of years.  During the lockout, for example, the Raiders didn’t lay off employees or cut their pay.  Instead, the Raiders required the employees to attempt to use their down time to…

Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com

The Chargers have been among the NFL’s most active teams when it comes to rookie free-agent signings. Michel Gehlken of the Union-Tribune San Diego has a list of 21 additions. They are: Applachian State cornerback DeAndre Presley, Arizona State receive…

CNNSI.com

Andrew Luck was just the start of a great draft for the Colts, writes Chris Burke in his report card on all 32 NFL teams. The Broncos? Well, it's a good thing they have Peyton Manning.

ESPN.com

Grades are in. In an Insider piece , Mel Kiper has assigned draft grades for each team. Here are his grades for each AFC West team: San Diego Grade: B+ My take: I think the Chargers deserved an A. When you get three impact players and at great values wi…