ESPN.com presents AFC West Bill Williamson http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest 60 en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 09:01:52 webmaster@espn.go.com http://assets.espn.go.com/i/espn/teamlogos/lrg/trans/espn_dotcom_black.gif 110 110 Denver Broncos The Broncos insist they have moved on from last season's playoff loss to Baltimore and remain behind safety Rahim Moore, who was beat for a 70-yard touchdown in the final minute of regulation. "I think he's over it; I think we're all over it, you know," Denver defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio told the Associated Press. "I think we all look back and see things that we could have done better. We also look back with a great deal of pride in what we accomplished.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/58613/afc-west-links-protecting-manti-teo Mon, 20 May 2013 10:41:17 EDT 58613 I will be on vacation until May 28. But please stick around. I will periodically have a few posts on special project that is upcoming. Our blog editing teams will keep you updated with headlines around the AFC West while I am away. Take care. Talk to you soon.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/58312/gone-fishing-7 Sun, 19 May 2013 17:00:32 EDT 58312 Back in the United States after a life-altering experience last fall, Husain Abdullah allowed himself to take a glimpse back at the world he temporarily gave up. “I’d watch some NFL games on television last November,” Abdullah said. “I missed the game, but I was not upset or sad. I was at peace with what I did. I wouldn’t change it.” A safety who worked his way from undrafted rookie to starter in Minnesota, Abdullah surprised many in NFL when he hit the pause button on his football career at the age of 27 to fulfill a spiritual and family commitment last year.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/58507/husain-abdullah-the-spiritual-chiefs Sun, 19 May 2013 11:00:23 EDT 58507 Keep it up, Manti Te’o. Showing he has a sense of humor and showing he is not hiding from the embarrassment, the San Diego Chargers rookie linebacker is embracing his notoriety. Maxim Magazine had some fun at Te’o's expense by naming his fake dead girlfriend, who was at the center of a hoax, among Maxim's Hot 100 women of the year. Yes, it was piling on. But Te’o responded great – he attended the party to honor the list the magazine threw.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/58598/manti-teo-not-running-from-punchline Sat, 18 May 2013 15:00:44 EDT 58598 Give the San Diego Chargers credit. They were forced into a bad situation, and they answered it by securing arguably the best player remaining on the free-agent market. Pushed into a corner, rookie San Diego general manager Tom Telesco responded with his highest-profile acquisition of the offseason by signing pass-rusher Dwight Freeney on Saturday. Freeney agreed to a two-year contract, according to ESPN’s Ed Werder. Telesco was in Indianapolis' front office when Freeney played for the Colts from 2002 to 2012.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/58594/chargers-solve-problem-with-dwight-freeney Sat, 18 May 2013 13:25:27 EDT 58594 In this video, John Clayton discusses Dwight Freeney's new deal in San Diego. AFC West blogger Bill Williamson will have more thoughts on this upcoming on the blog. ]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/58589/video-dwight-freeney-heading-to-chargers Sat, 18 May 2013 12:09:35 EDT 58589 The San Diego Chargers are still interested in signing pass-rusher Dwight Freeney even though his visit has ended. It could come down to finances. Freeney, who would be the Chargers’ best rusher, has been looking for a good contract since leaving the Colts. Freeney is considered the best pass-rusher on the market. I doubt he’d bring down his price, knowing he’d have a big role in San Diego. The Chargers have limited cap room and needs along the offensive line.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/58576/freeney-chargers-talks-likely-matter-of-money Fri, 17 May 2013 14:10:29 EDT 58576 NFL.com reports the Denver Broncos have offered safety Charles Woodson a contract, but will likely need to up the offer. Next week, Woodson is planning to visit Oakland, where he spent the first eight years of his career. I would be surprised if the Raiders engage in a bidding war. They have not done so this offseason as they have begun to rebuild their roster. They are giving players short, inexpensive deals. Trying to win a bidding war for a 36-year-old player doesn’t seem like it would fit the plan of G.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/58573/report-denver-offers-woodson-deal Fri, 17 May 2013 13:40:02 EDT 58573 ESPN analyst -- and former AFC West foe -- Brian Dawkins reacts to the big expectations Kansas City receiver Dwayne Bowe has for himself and the Chiefs’ offense.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/58568/video-dwayne-bowe-predicts-big-season Fri, 17 May 2013 12:45:12 EDT 58568 A look at key players for each AFC West team who are coming back from injuries: Denver Broncos: Center J.D. Walton is coming back from a broken ankle. He was lost for the season after getting injured in Week 4 last year. Walton is a young, promising center. The 2010 draft pick started all 36 NFL games for which he was healthy. He is a tough, hard-nosed player who has solid potential. Walton was building a good working relationship with Peyton Manning when he was hurt.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/58413/eight-in-the-box-returning-from-injury Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:12 EDT 58413