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The Kansas City Chiefs have signed safety DeQuan Menzie. He was a fifth-round pick. The Chiefs have six of their eight draft picks signed.

The Chiefs also announced they signed free agents, defensive back Dominique Ellis, tight end Martin Rucker, offensive lineman Rich Ranglin and linebacker Leon Williams. Rucker and Williams are former draft picks of the Browns when current Chiefs’ coach Romeo Crennel was the coach in Cleveland.

In other AFC West notes:

— Video has emerged from the incident that led to the arrest of Oakland middle linebacker Rolando McClain in his hometown in Alabama last fall. McClain will go to trial in the case Thursday.

— Oakland quarterback Carson Palmer helps explains why Terrell Owens worked out with Palmer and some Oakland receivers this offseason. That doesn’t mean Owens is coming to Oakland’s crowded receiver’s room.

— As expected, Denver kicker Matt Prater is not participating in the team’s OTAs. He has not signed his franchise tag, so missing OTAs is normal procedure.

— In a radio interview, Oakland safety Tyvon Branch said he is not focusing on getting a long-term deal, even though he’d like on. Branch recently signed his franchise tender and he has rejoined the team.

— The home of former San Diego star linebacker Junior Seau was burglarized five days after Seau committed suicide.

Oakland strong safety Tyvon Branch reportedly will sign his franchise tender Monday and he is expected join the team in its offseason workouts.

NFL Network reported that Branch will sign the tender guaranteeing him a salary of $6.2 million in 2012. The Raiders placed the franchise tag on Branch in March.

Branch and the team are trying to come to terms with a long-term deal. They have until July 15 to negotiate a long-term deal. If the deadline passes without Branch signing an extension, he will play for the franchise tender amount. He is due to be a free agent in 2013.

UPDATE: The Raiders announced Monday afternoon that Branch has signed his tender.

In other AFC West news:

Former Denver defensive tackle Ryan McBean has signed with Baltimore. He is facing a six-game NFL suspension for using a banned substance.

The AFC West Madden cover dream is over for another year.

In the round of 16, Carolina quarterback Cam Newton whipped San Diego tight end Antonio Gates. Newton moves to the Elite 8 of the Madden cover competition, which is based on an ESPN SportsNation vote. Gates was the final AFC West representative remaining in the competition.

Until next year.

In other AFC West news:

ESPN’s uniform expert reviews all of the team’s uniform changes. There were very little changes for the four AFC West teams. Kansas City owner Clark Hunt talked about the importance of keeping the team’s tradition with the new uniform deal with Nike.

The Chiefs have re-signed defensive back Travis Daniels. He is a backup.

Here’s more talk that the Raiders are working on a long-term deal with franchised safety Tyvon Branch. The Raiders have long indicated that is a goal this offseason. It would give the team some cap relief.

In a procedural deal, the Broncos re-signed exclusive rights free agent punter Britton Colquitt. He wasn’t going anywhere, anyway.

UPDATE: I just talked to someone in the know in the Dave Tollefson talks. He has yet to make his decision and he is expected to visit the Titans on Thursday as planned. But the Raiders are considered strong contenders for the Bay Area native and former Oakland practice squader. He would provide strong defensive-line depth.

A huge thanks to the Oakland Raiders’ PR department for sending out a transcript of coach Dennis Allen’s media session on Tuesday morning from the owners meetings. Let’s look at some of the highlights:

On Peyton Manning joining the division: “I think obviously, Peyton is one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game, so he creates a big challenge for all of us. One of the things, when you look at the quarterbacks in this division, you think about Carson Palmer, Peyton Manning and Philip Rivers, this is one of the better divisions in football as far as the quarterback position goes. So, I think it’s an awesome challenge for all of us in the division. I think every defensive-minded coach in this division is excited about the challenge.

My take: Allen makes a good point. This is a strong quarterback division, assuming Palmer gets comfortable in the Raiders’ system, and Matt Cassel makes strides in Kansas City with his big basket of offensive weapons.

On putting his own stamp on the program, and still respecting the past: “I think with every great program in the National Football League, I think you really have to respect the history and tradition within the organization. The Oakland Raiders. It’s one of the most storied franchises in all of sport, not just the NFL. We want to embrace those, embrace the past, and the history of the organization. But yet, we want to do it our way. Reggie and I are going to work together to do it the way we want to do it, and put the best team out on the field we can put out there. You have to embrace the tradition of the Raiders and what Mr. Davis was able to build there. But at the same time, Reggie and I have to do it our way. We’re committed to doing that. Reggie’s done an outstanding job since he’s been there, of putting his own stamp on the organization. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to work with the players and putting my stamp on the team.”

My take: I love the handle Allen and McKenzie have on this deal. They know the history (McKenzie is a former Raiders player), but they also know they need to be in charge of taking this team in their own direction in the post-Al Davis world. I think they are approaching it the right way.

On Oakland general manager Reggie McKenzie: “What you find out about Reggie, he does let the process play out. He’s not going to be swayed in any way by public perception. He’s going to do what he thinks is right for himself, for the organization, and he’s not really going to look back.”

My take: Allen nailed it. Every time I’ve been around McKenzie (dating back 13 years ago in Green Bay), he appeared never to have a worry in the world. He is approaching this job with a calmness that only should help the Oakland organization.

On young players on the roster: “We’ve got some young players on our team that I’m excited about. I’m excited about the receiving corps. I’m excited about Tyvon Branch at the safety position. I’m excited about the opportunity to get to work with Rolando McClain as a middle linebacker. There’s a reason why he was drafted so high. I think Darren McFadden is someone I’m excited about, still a developing player. When you look at our team, we really have some young talent that has a chance to grow. How you can sustain success in this league is to develop young players. That’s critical.”

My take: Yes, the Raiders have taken some major hits in the offseason, but they also have some solid, young talent. That is their chance to be competitive.

On Oakland’s top defensive assets: “Our strongest area, I think defensively, is we’re going to be good up front. I think that’s been a key asset to the team over the last couple years. We’re big, we’re physical up front. And then I think we’ve got team speed all over the field. I think where we need to get is, we have to be able to develop some of the young players, some of the young talent. You look at DeMarcus Van Dyke, Chimdi Chekwa and some of the draft choices last year that we’ve got to develop. Rolando McClain is one of those guys we’ve got to develop. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to get to work with those guys. We do have talent. We’ve got to bring them along.”

My take: There is no doubt, the Raiders’ defensive assets are on the front line. It all starts there. Oakland must have good health up front as it continues to develop in the back seven.

On free agency: “Here’s the first thing: There’s good players out there. They really form most of your team. We weren’t able to go out there and make the big splash, the big name, through free agency. We won’t be able to go out and make the big splash, the big name through the draft, because we don’t have a first- or second-round draft choice. What we’ve got to be able to do, we have to find those value picks that fit what we want to do, offensively, defensively and in the kicking game, that allow us to do that. Then, we’ve got to develop of them as coaches.”

My take: It’s the right attitude. He has no other choice.

On whether the Raiders will play a 4-3 or 3-4 defensive scheme: “No, we haven’t decided any of that yet. We’re still going through the process of acquiring talent, looking into who we’re going to have on the team next year. Once we get through the draft, we’ll have a better feel [for] what we want to do there.”

My take: I think Allen has to be already leaning toward a particular scheme. I don’t think there are many players who will be available at No. 95 who can sway his opinion on whether to run a 4-3 or a 3-4. The existing talent is flexible enough to play both schemes, and I think we will see, as Allen has said in the past, Oakland use multiple sets.

We knew this was likely going to happen, and the Raiders really had no choice. But now they have to deal with no longer having a special running game.

Oakland can’t be criticized for giving safety Tyvon Branch the franchise tag over reserve running back Michael Bush. Branch is a starter and a key part of a defense in transition. He had to stay. However, that decision likely meant that Oakland's wicked run attack would take a hit.

That became official Thursday when Bush signed with the Bears, joining former Oakland starting quarterback Jason Campbell in Chicago.

Now, the Raiders have to hope starting RB Darren McFadden can somehow become durable. When McFadden went down with a season-ending foot injury in October, Bush took over. When McFadden was healthy, he and Bush were a dynamic 1-2 punch.

Currently, small and injury prone second-year player Taiwan Jones is McFadden’s backup. Jones is super fast and he is a weapon, but I see him more as a change-of-pace guy and as a third-down weapon. I’m not sure if he could hold up if he had to start for a long period of time.

McFadden has missed 19 games in four seasons and has never missed fewer than three games in a season. Fullback Marcel Reece is a terrific all-around player, but he has just 47 career rush attempts.

Matt Williamson of Scouts Inc. believes if McFadden can stay healthy, the loss of Bush will be survived.

“I love McFadden, but he is always hurt and I think his running style lends itself to injuries,” Williamson said. “Jones is very intriguing going into his second year, but he certainly can’t carry the load. I do expect Jones to be a big-play guy this year that develops in the passing game Reece is interesting. He isn’t at all the average fullback. He just does everything, including playing a major role in the passing game.”

» AFC Free-Agency Primer: East | West | North | South » NFC: East | West | North | South

Free agency begins Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET

Denver Broncos

Key free agents: K Matt Prater (franchised), DT Brodrick Bunkley, S Brian Dawkins, TE Daniel Fells, FB Spencer Larsen, WR Eddie Royal, QB Brady Quinn, DT Marcus Thomas, LB Wesley Woodyard, P Britton Colquitt (restricted).

Where they stand: The Broncos will have plenty of salary-cap room. For a team that went from 4-12 with the No. 2 overall pick in the draft to winning the AFC West and a playoff game in John Fox’s first season as coach, the Broncos are in position to improve through free agency. With Prater franchised, the team’s only priority unrestricted free agent is Bunkley.

What to expect: Don’t expect a huge spending spree. The Broncos are cash conscious and I think the franchise is still recovering from some undisciplined spending during the Mike Shanahan era that ended in 2008. We will see the Broncos try to add several pieces at lower prices. Denver could address needs at safety, running back, receiver, tight end, linebacker and quarterback. Keep an eye on players such as Washington safety LaRon Landry, Seattle tight end John Carlson, quarterbacks Chad Henne (Miami), Dennis Dixon (Pittsburgh) or Josh Johnson (Tampa), running backs Michael Bush (Oakland) and Mike Tolbert (San Diego), and defensive lineman Jonathan Fanene Cincinnati.

Kansas City Chiefs

Key free agents: WR Dwayne Bowe (franchised), CB Brandon Carr, QB Kyle Orton, RB Jackie Battle, LB Jovan Belcher, S Jon McGraw, C Casey Wiegmann, RB Thomas Jones, DE Wallace Gilberry, DT Kelly Gregg

Where they stand: The Chiefs are in great shape on cap space even after signing cornerback Stanford Routt and franchising Bowe. They have already done a nice job in free agency with these two moves and have a good, young roster. Kansas City can become a serious playoff contender with the right moves. It is likely Carr will leave in free agency, but the Chiefs should be able to re-sign most of their other free agents if they wish.

What to expect: I’m not sure we will see the Chiefs break the bank for any of the super-hot free agents, but I expect them to do some significant shopping. I think we could see Kansas City look for help at nose tackle, linebacker, safety, tackle, running back and quarterback. Of course, the intrigue could start if the team gets in on the Peyton Manning sweepstakes. But they could also look at several other quarterbacks, including Orton, Henne, Jason Campbell (Oakland) or even Quinn. They could also be in the mix for Miami nose tackle Paul Soliai, Saints guard Carl Nicks and running backs BenJarvus Green-Ellis (New England), Bush and Tolbert.

Oakland Raiders

Key free agents: S Tyvon Branch (franchised), RB Michael Bush, QB Jason Campbell, LB Quentin Groves, C Samson Satele, WR Chaz Schilens, DE Trevor Scott, FB Marcel Reece (restricted).

Where they stand: The Raiders are one of the few teams that must get under the salary cap. Oakland coach Dennis Allen recently acknowledged the team has work to do. The Raiders have some contracts that can be easily restructured, but they also may have to cut some players, particularly on defense. Linebacker Kamerion Wimbley and defensive tackle John Henderson are among the top candidates.

What to expect: The Raiders likely face some limitations once they get under the cap, but they can add two or three starting-quality players under the right circumstances. Their primary needs are on defense, starting at cornerback and linebacker. The offensive line could be upgraded as well. I think they can be in on the second wave of cornerbacks. A player to watch is New Orleans cornerback Tracy Porter, who previously played for Allen. There are some solid second-tier cornerbacks Oakland could be interested in other than Porter. There will be some good players available on both sides of the ball after the initial wave of free agency for short-term deals. Expect the Raiders to do some bargain picking during that time. I think Oakland will be interested in signing several of its free agents, but I expect Bush and Campbell will leave.

San Diego Chargers

Key free agents: WR Vincent Jackson, C Nick Hardwick, RB Tolbert, DT Antonio Garay, OT Jared Gaither, FB Jacob Hester.

Where they stand: The Chargers will be in decent shape and they are getting even better after cutting Luis Castillo, the retirement of guard Kris Dielman and the expected release of tackle Marcus McNeill. But San Diego still has a lot of work to do. They have the most priority free agents of any team in the division. Signing Jackson, Hardwick, Gaither, Tolbert and Garay will be a challenge.

What to expect: The Chargers will likely stick to their usual plan and concentrate first on their own free agents. But they also have other needs and they will likely spend more in free agency than they have done before under general manager A.J. Smith. I get the sense from some agents that the Chargers may spend wildy in an attempt to win back the fan base’s trust after the unpopular contract extensions for Smith and coach Norv Turner. The pair were brought back even after missing the playoffs for a second consecutive season. I also get the sense from inside the organization, however, that the Chargers will not act out of desperation. Look for the team to consider pass-rushers, nose tackles, safeties and offensive linemen if Hardwick and Gaither aren’t brought back. A receiver will also become a major need if Jackson goes. The Colts' Reggie Wayne could be an option in that case. A running back such as Cadillac Williams (St. Louis) reportedly will be in the mix if Tolbert walks. Soliai could interest the team as well. Chicago special teams ace Corey Graham may also be a target. If the Chargers want to make a huge splash, they could try to get in on Houston pass-rusher Mario Williams, who is widely considered the best player on the market.

There is a strong chance Oakland Raiders free agent running back Michael Bush will leave the team.

The Raiders put the franchise tag on safety Tyvon Branch. Bush is very likely headed to free agency, and he could be very popular on the open market. In a perfect world, the Raiders would like to keep Bush, but because of the fact he is a backup and he'll be expensive, the Raiders will have a hard time keeping him.

Interestingly, Bush could fit in with any of the other AFC West teams. All three teams will likely be looking to add a back in the offseason.

Denver needs a back to pair with Willis McGahee, the Chiefs will be looking for a big complement to Jamaal Charles and the Chargers could be looking for a bruiser if Mike Tolbert leaves in free agency.

Please take our poll on what team in the division do you think Bush is best suited for. We will review the poll results Wednesday.

There will be significant AFC West franchise tag clarity in the coming hours.

The deadline is at 4 p.m. ET for teams to decide to put the franchise tag on a player. Giving a player the franchise tag all but guarantees he will be with that team in the 2012 season. Here's a quick recap of where each team is at heading to the deadline.

Denver: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Broncos will place the tag on kicker Matt Prater. That is no surprise. The Broncos and Prater have been talking about a long-term contract for some time. They can continue to work on a deal until July 15. Because three other kickers were given the tag, there is a strong chance both the Broncos and the Prater were reluctant to set the market for kickers. Whatever happens, expect the Broncos to figure out a plan to keep Prater in Denver for the long-term. With Prater getting tagged, defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley is now Denver’s top player headed to free agency.

Kansas City: Schefter reported Feb. 25 that the Chiefs would place the tag on receiver Dwayne Bowe if a long-term deal isn’t reached. The Chiefs have kept their plans close to the vest. Perhaps Bowe will sign a new deal or perhaps the Chiefs will pull a stunner and place the tag on cornerback Brandon Carr. I think the odds are the Chiefs tag Bowe.

Oakland: The Raiders got a jump on the process by tagging safety Tyvon Branch on Thursday. The team decided to tag Branch over running back Michael Bush, because Branch is a starter and the team has a bigger need in the secondary than at running back. Bush should be popular on the open market.

San Diego: Receiver Vincent Jackson is hours away from being one of the biggest prizes on the open market. There is a remote chance the Chargers tag Jackson. But the team would rather save the franchise money and take its chances in signing Jackson on the open market.

The odds now favor Michael Bush leaving the Oakland Raiders in free agency.

The team opted to give safety Tyvon Branch the franchise tag. That means Bush is likely on his way to free agency. A key backup, the Raiders would likely want to keep Bush in a perfect world. But because the Raiders have other needs and will likely have some cap limitations, Bush might get a better offer elsewhere.

Let’s see if he fits in with the other three teams in the AFC West:

Denver: I would list Denver as the favorite in the division to land Bush, and among the favorites in the league to sign him if he leaves Oakland. I think this is a perfect fit. The Broncos have a need at the position, and will likely draft a running back early if they don’t address the position in free agency. The Broncos were the No. 1 running team in the NFL last season. Going from one strong running offense to another would likely appeal to Bush. The Tim Tebow-led offense is best when the Broncos run the ball. Pairing Bush with Willis McGahee -- who was a star last season -- would likely be attractive to everyone involved. It would allow Bush to be the primary back, and allow McGahee to go back to a secondary role, where he might be best suited because of his age (he’ll turn 31 during the season), and because he suffered several injuries last season.

Kansas City: This would be a similar situation to Oakland. Like he was to Darren McFadden, Bush would be a bigger, change-of-pace and injury option for Jamaal Charles, who is coming back from a torn ACL. The Chiefs have a lot of money to spend, so perhaps they’d be able to convince Bush to sign there.

San Diego: The Chargers, who tried to trade for Bush a few years ago, could be interested if they do not re-sign Mike Tolbert.

AFC West readers are getting their wish. NFL.com is reporting the Oakland Raiders have informed safety Tyvon Branch that he will receive the franchise tag. That all but guarantees Branch will remain in Oakland in 2012.

The franchise tag for safeties is worth about $6.2 million. If Branch doesn’t sign a long-term deal, he will become an unrestricted free agent again next season unless he is given the franchise tag again.

The Raiders are choosing to give Branch the franchise tag instead of running back Michael Bush. That is the right call. Branch is a starter and Bush is a backup, although he is a key backup. Bush will very likely sign elsewhere in free agency. The Raiders have other needs and will have spending limitations.

Yet, it was crucial to keep Branch. He is one of the better players on a defense that is likely to see a lot of changes this season. Branch will be a strong anchor.

A fourth-round pick in 2008, Branch has emerged as an above-average safety and a tackling machine. He is not without faults, but new Oakland head coach Dennis Allen, who is a secondary specialist, should be able to improve Branch down the road. Despite the Raiders' salary-cap issues, keeping Branch was the right thing to do.

Meanwhile, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Chiefs will give receiver Dwayne Bowe the franchise tag. The Chargers are very much leaning against giving receiver Vincent Jackson the franchise tag and will likely try to re-sign him after free agency starts. The Broncos are working on a long-term contract with kicker Matt Prater, but if a deal isn't reached he may be franchised by Monday’s deadline.

UPDATE: The Raiders have announced they have given the franchise tag to Branch.

San Diego guard Kris Dielman conducted an emotional news conference Thursday to announce his retirement.

The news conference was attended by several teammates, coaches and team employees. An under-the-radar mauler, Dielman was reportedly full of emotion as he was forced to prematurely end his career at the age of 31. Teammates were reportedly choked up, too.

"I gave everything I had,” Dielman said. “It ended a little early but it is the right thing to do. I had a blast.”

Dielman is retiring because physicians warned him of potential long-term effects of a serious concussion he suffered at the New York Jets in October that ended his season. Dielman suffered a seizure on the plane flight home that night. Here are my thoughts on the end of a great career.

In other AFC West news:

NFL.com is reporting the Raiders will franchise safety Tyvon Branch. I will be back soon with some thoughts.

The sexual assault case of former Denver cornerback Perrish Cox has gone to the jury.

An Insider piece connects Cal linebacker Mychal Kendricks to the Chargers in the draft.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Raiders are more than $20 million over the salary cap with free agency starting in 13 days. The Oakland Tribune looks at some ways the Raiders could get under the cap. The Raiders will get under the cap, but the question is will they be able to do it without chopping any more players.

Cornerback Stanford Routt was cut earlier this month. If Oakland does cut some more players, the candidates could include linebackers Kamerion Wimbley and Aaron Curry, defensive linemen John Henderson and Tommy Kelly and defensive back Michael Huff.

Will the Raiders franchise either safety Tyvon Branch or running back Michael Bush by Monday’s deadline, considering their salary-cap issues? I believe Branch has a better chance of sticking in Oakland, either via the franchise tag or as an unrestricted free agent. He fills a more immediate need than Bush, who is a backup in Oakland.

Meanwhile, in an Insider piece, Todd McShay explains that several cornerbacks did well at the combine. That represents both good and bad news for the Raiders. It’s good that the cornerback class is deep since it is the Raiders’ biggest need. However, the Raiders’ top pick will not be higher than No. 97, unless they can trade up. So, the Raiders have to hope all of the better cornerbacks didn’t boost their value beyond that range.

In other AFC West news:

Denver quarterback Tim Tebow has said he often talks to New York Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin and that the two can relate because of the immense attention they both receive. "First Take" debates the relationship in this video.

Here are some defensive backs that caught the eye of the Broncos during the combine.

FoxSports.com thinks the Broncos may be the mystery team that wants Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III. I don’t think it’s a mystery. I think the Broncos love Griffin. But they would have a terrible time getting all the way up from No. 25 to No. 2 to get the pick from the Rams. I highly doubt Denver will find a way to draft RG3, a player it extensively followed last season.

Don’t be surprised if Tampa Bay shows interest in Denver free-agent receiver Eddie Royal. The Buccaneers are expected to look for a slot receiver and return man. Denver will likely not make a huge push to keep Royal.

INDIANAPOLIS -- We can forget about the idea of the Oakland Raiders trading running back Darren McFadden.

New Oakland coach Dennis Allen indicated that the running back will be part of the team’s plans moving forward. There has been speculation that McFadden might be traded in an attempt by Oakland to recoup draft picks. The Raiders have very few picks this year.

“As far as I’m concerned he is,” Allen said Friday when asked if McFadden is in Oakland's future plans.

The former Denver defensive coordinator said the Raiders were “much more” difficult to defend last season when McFadden was in the lineup. McFadden was lost for the season on Oct. 23 with a foot injury. Allen said Friday that McFadden is healthy and will be ready for training camp.

The Raiders are planning to move back to a zone-blocking scheme. However, McFadden appeared to be more comfortable as a power runner. Allen said new Oakland offensive coordinator Greg Knapp -- who was Oakland’s coordinator in McFadden’s first NFL season in 2008 -- will put McFadden in position to be successful. Thus, expect the offense to be flexible enough to cater to McFadden’s skills.

Because of the commitment to McFadden, it could be an indication that the team will not give the franchise tag to running back Michael Bush. Safety Tyvon Branch is a candidate for the tag as well. Allen complimented Bush on Friday but did not say what the team’s plans are with any potential free agents.

I will come back with more thoughts on Allen’s news briefing later Friday.

UPDATE: McFadden’s agent, Ian Greengross, said he was told by the Raiders on Friday that McFadden is, indeed, in their plans for 2012.

It appears that Raider Nation values starting players more than backups, even a key backup.

Can’t say I blame them.

In our AFC West poll this week, we asked if the Raiders should give the franchise tag to running back Michael Bush or safety Tyvon Branch. As of 7:45 p.m. ET Wednesday, 64 percent of the voters believe Branch should be franchised, while 36 percent think Bush should be franchised. Nearly 7,000 votes were tallied.

I can see why the idea of franchising Branch had so much support. He is one of the better players on a defense that needs to be improved. Bush is solid, but he is a backup to starter Darren McFadden.

Because McFadden is injury prone, there is some support for Bush to be franchised, but the idea of giving him the tag over a key starter isn’t appealing, at least, to our poll voters. Thanks to everyone who played along.

The Oakland Raiders have two prime free-agents in running back Michael Bush and safety Tyvon Branch.

The Raiders may have to give the franchise tag to one of the two. Who would you rather the team tag to keep from getting to free agency?

Bush is a valuable player, especially since starting running back Darren McFadden is injury prone. If Bush is allowed to go to free agency, the Raiders will likely see him sign to be another team’s starter. Rival Denver could show interest. The Raiders need help on defense and Branch is one of their cornerstone players. Losing him would be detrimental.

The Raiders likely won’t have a ton of salary-cap room, so they must make the right choice here. Take our poll and let us know your reasoning in the comment section below. We will review the poll results Wednesday.