AFC West Notes: Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

Broncos

Chargers

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer asked Chargers HC Anthony Lynn how he and GM Tom Telesco decided on drafting QB Justin Herbert with the sixth overall pick.

โ€œIt just made sense,โ€ Lynn said. โ€œLosing a franchise guy, a guy thatโ€™s been the guy here for 15, 16 years, and picking sixth? Hell, I donโ€™t want to ever be picking sixth again. So if Iโ€™m already picking this high, and thereโ€™s a quarterback we like, we might as well just get the quarterback now. We knew Phil was towards the end. And you say the end, Tom Bradyโ€™s 43โ€”these guys are playing until theyโ€™re senior citizens. We felt like with the crop that was coming out this year, this would be the time to get a young quarterback in here, and even if Phil was here, he could sit behind Phil for a year or two and learn.โ€

  • There were no shortage of draft rumors this year, but Telesco told Pat McAfee they really didn’t affect the team as they were locked in on a quarterback: โ€œWe felt great about all three quarterbacks who went in the Top 6. If youโ€™re going to pick this high and thereโ€™s a potential franchise quarterback, you have to take him.โ€
  • The Dolphins were linked to both eventual No. 5 pick, QB Tua Tagovailoa, Herbert, and even trading up for an offensive tackle, which kept Telesco busy preparing for different scenarios: โ€œEvery rumor I heard, I went through my head of how would we handle this if this happened. Now, the whole, Miami taking a tackle at 3, maybe they really were, I just didnโ€™t believe that one.โ€
  • ESPN’s Bill Barnwell writes the Chargers’ move to trade up for LB Kenneth Murray could mean LB Denzel Perryman is on his way out. 
  • Barnwell adds Los Angeles could save $1.7 million in cap space by cutting Perryman but the team might be able to find a trade partner. 

Chiefs

Raiders

  • According to Albert Breer, the Raiders attempted to trade down from No. 19 overall, but a good enough offer never materialized and they opted to select CB Damon Arnette.
  • With Las Vegas overhauling its receiving corps this offseason, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell says Raiders WR Zay Jones is firmly on the roster bubble despite just being acquired for a fifth-round pick last season. 
  • The Raiders signed TE Nick Bowers to deal that includes $100,000 guaranteed and a $50,000 signing bonus. (Aaron Wilson)

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