Updated: Jul 18, 2006, 2:14 PM

Poll: Will the Broncos repeat as AFC West champs?


 Denver Broncos
 Kansas City Chiefs
 Oakland Raiders
 San Diego Chargers
Every NFL team wants to end up No. 1 out of 32, but the journey often begins by figuring out how to be No. 1 out of four. So as training camps get underway across the football map, it's time to ponder the state of affairs in each of the league's eight divisions.

No division is more unstable than the AFC West, where the Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs and Raiders have all captured division titles at some point in the last four seasons. The Broncos took their turn at the top last season, but a stellar regular season was undermined by a disappointing playoff exit.

So are the Broncos poised to finally install some sort of division dynasty behind Mike Shanahan and Jake Plummer? Or might the combined coaching wisdom of Marty Schottenheimer, Herm Edwards and Art Shell knock the Broncos from their perch?

We want your opinions, SportsNation. Answer the questions below, then click 'Submit' and compare your answers to the rest of the 'Nation.

  • 1) Which team will win the AFC West?
  • 2) How many teams will make the playoffs from the AFC West?
  • 3) Which team has the best offense in the AFC West?
  • 4) Which team has the best defense in the AFC West?
  • 5) Who is the best coach in the AFC West?
  • 6) Which is more true of Denver QB Jake Plummer entering this season?
  • 7) Will the Chiefs defense be better than last season, when they ranked 25th in the league in yards allowed?
  • 8) What do you expect from former No. 2 pick Robert Gallery as he moves from right tackle to left tackle for Oakland?
  • 9) How many touchdown passes will San Diego QB Philip Rivers throw this season?

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