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AFC West News and Rumors

No Ordinary Joe: Joe Flacco called himself an elite QB, then prove…

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Joe Flacco called himself an elite QB, then proved it with a championship performance. Like Eli Manning before him, he's shattered Super Bowl predictors, says Kerry J. Byrne.

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SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Walt Sweeney, a standout offensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers in the 1960s and 1970s, has died at 71.

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The Kansas City Chiefs will have an interesting decision to make in regards to their first experience with the top waiver claiming priority in the NFL this offseason. One of the first day of offseason, Detroit cut troubled but talented receiver Titus Yo…

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In an Insider piece, ESPN’s playoff predictor sees the Broncos registering another 13-3 season in 2013. Meanwhile, Las Vegas believes the Broncos are an early favorite for next year’s Super Bowl. The NFL waiver season has begun. It is of note in the A…

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NFL safeties Husain and Hamza Abdullah did not play football in 2012, choosing instead to make a pilgrimage to Mecca as part of their observance of their Islamic faith. The brothers made their choice knowing that it might impact their ability to return …

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For the second straight year, as the new brass tries to rebuild, the Oakland Raiders will likely undergo major change this offseason. A place where serious change could occur is on the defensive line as the team tries to get younger and cheaper all the …

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One football season is over and we’re already starting to look forward to the next one. In Las Vegas, that means installing favorites to take home the Lombardi Trophy at the Meadowlands a year from now. They believe that 49ers running back Frank Gore wi…

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The franchise tag signing period will open later this month. Let’s look at possible franchise tag options for the AFC West teams: Denver Broncos: Star left tackle Ryan Clady would be a free-agent prize on the open market, but there's no way he's reachin…

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There's no way to quantify belief, but you know it when you see it, and Baltimore had it Sunday. Behind their unflappable coach and QB, the Ravens were truly destiny's children.