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AFC West News and Rumors

Next Chargers coach, G.M. will report to owner’s son, John Spanos

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

While it’s been widely reported that the Chargers will fire General Manager A.J. Smith and coach Norv Turner after Sunday’s season finale, another change that hasn’t been reported before could result in a member of the Spanos family that owns the te…

kansascity.com

The Chiefs' long season ends today against the Broncos in Denver, but Kansas City began the season on Sept. 9 thinking it would be a contender for the AFC West championship. The signs it would be this way started in the preseason.

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Quentin Jammer, who joined the Chargers as the fifth overall pick in the 2002 NFL draft, has been with the team longer than any of his teammates — and longer than all but three players in franchise history. But Jammer expects to suit up for the Chargers…

CNNSI.com

Report: Reid interested in Chargers job if Turner fired

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and Vikings running back Adrian Peterson are engaged in a two-man race for the NFL Most Valuable Player award. But Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt thinks it should be a three-man race. Watt, a heavy favorite to win …

kansascity.com

This shouldn't come as a surprise, but Jamaal Charles is the only player to rush for more than 100 yards against the Broncos during their 10-game winning streak. But Denver won't be as generous as Indianapolis was last week. The Chiefs will have to earn…