AFC west Draft Grades

[oaklandhater]

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Ohio State defensive end Joey Bosa receives his jersey from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the San Diego Chargers with the third overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft on April 28, 2016 in Chicago. Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI | License Photo
Grading an NFL Draft immediately after it occurs is akin to giving your compliments to the chef based on the menu. It will take at least three years before we can truly assess how the 32 NFL teams fared this eekend. But waiting is no fun. As such, let's take a take at which teams appear to have done the best job of filling needs and building for the future via the seven rounds of the 2016 NFL draft.

AFC West Draft Grades: 2016 NFL Draft

Denver Broncos



You have to admire John Elway's aggression in trading up to nab Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch. The strong-armed and athletic passer is also a terrific schematic fit in Gary Kubiak's offense, which calls for lots of bootlegs and some of the quick screens that Lynch used so effectively with the Tigers. Lynch requires patience, however, which means that Mark Sanchez might be the starter for the Broncos in 2016. Patience could be the operative word with the rest of Denver's class, which featured several players coming off injury, including second-round defensive tackle Adam Gotsis (ACL) and running back Devontae Booker (meniscus). Third-round safety Justin Simmons might wind up making the most immediate impact for the Broncos, though Lynch, Gotsis and Booker all have legitimate starting talent, once ready. Of Denver's day three picks, athletic guard Connor McGovern stands out as a good schematic fit and punter Riley Dixon will be given every opportunity to make the roster.

Grade: B

Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs have won big with freakishly athletic big man Dontari Poe and general manager John Dorsey is hoping to duplicate that success with similarly long and agile defensive lineman Chris Jones, who can play or out in a three-man front. Offering similar versatility is Notre Dame's KeiVarae Russell, who could help at cornerback opposite last year's Rookie of the Year, Marcus Peters, or slip inside to play safety. Either way, Russell's athletic and physicality are NFL-caliber as is Minnesota corner Eric Murray, who popped off tape. Perhaps the most intriguing selection for the Chiefs, however, were wideouts Demarcus Robinson and Tyreek Hill. Each come with character red flags, but Andy Reid's history as a player's coach and the leadership in the locker room in Kansas City could unlock their undeniable talent. Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan is going to make this roster as a fifth-round pick, taking the place of Chase Daniels as Alex Smith's primary backup.

Grade: B+

Oakland Raiders

The Raiders pulled of the major surprises of the first round with safety Karl Joseph at No. 14 overall. Joseph warranted this high of a pick, as he is a fierce hitter, with terrific ball skills and is the consummate locker room guy, but he is coming off a torn ACL, potentially impacting his ability to play right away. Oakland gambled up upside in the second round with former wide receiver and safety turned defensive lineman Jihad Ward, who really turned heads at the Senior Bowl. Third-rounder Shilique Calhoun was a three-time All-American defensive end at Michigan State. His burst, agility and refined hands could make him a very effective edge rusher in the NFL, too. Much will be made of the selection of Connor Cook in the fourth round. Rather than an indictment on youngster Derek Carr, this could be an example of Reggie McKenzie following in the footsteps of Ron Wolf in Green Bay, who was known for investing in young quarterbacks in the hopes of developing them and peddling them for future picks. Vadal Alexander's stock slip in 2015 because he played out of position at right tackle, but Oakland's seventh-round selection could prove a "surprise" if slid back inside at guard, where his lack of agility would be mitigated.

Grade: B

San Diego Chargers

Chargers general manager Tom Telesco fooled us all with pre-draft reports that the club was focusing on other players but instead taking the safer route with the pro-ready Joey Bosa at No. 3 overall. Bosa projected best as a traditional 4-3 defensive end, but it was his versatility, power and instincts that will be put to great use by defensive coordinator John Pagano. Expect to see Bosa line up wide as a stand-up rusher as well as drop down to a defensive end and even slip inside to defensive tackle on passing downs. He lacks the burst and bend most associate with a pick this high, but there is little bust factor with a player this polished. It is easy to be excited about San Diego's next three moves, as well, as the club found a true complement (and eventual replacement) for Antonio Gates with the sure-handed Hunter Henry in the second round, arguably the draft's most versatile offensive lineman in Southern Cal's Max Tuerk in the third and do-everything linebacker Joshua Perry, who was overshadowed a bit by all of the talent at Ohio State but could flourish in Pagano's scheme because of his length and power. Another versatile defender, Jatavis Brown -- a Combine snub -- could surprise, as well.

Grade: B+

[DaneMcCloud]

Would you PLEASE stop posting unreadable horseshit?

[BryanBusby]

The ESPN one is hilarious. 30 out of 32 were thumbs up, Raiders and 4oers weren't. Same dude covers both teams lol

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by oaklandhater

Jones and Russell have the best chance to start for whatever its worth.

I would hope so, they are the first 2 picks the Chiefs made.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by jd1020

I saw this draft as being nothing but depth additions so I can't give it much more than a C, but that's just me. I don't see a starter among the picks unless they boom instead of bust.

Great ****ing take man.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by oaklandhater

Jones and Russell have the best chance to start for whatever its worth.

What? You said not six hours ago that you "hated" the Russell selection because he wasn't Vonn Bell.

You're truly sick.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by jd1020

I would hope so, they are the first 2 picks the Chiefs made.

Tard

[oaklandhater]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

What? You said not six hours ago that you "hated" the Russell selection because he wasn't Vonn Bell.

You're truly sick.

I hate him But I know he will start.

[oaklandhater]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Would you PLEASE stop posting unreadable horseshit?

How is it unreadable its just a copy and a paste with a link i even spread them out stop crying.

[BryanBusby]

Our QBs are
Geno Smith, Christian Hackenberg, Bryce Petty

THUMBS UP DRAFT

-Jets beat writer

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by oaklandhater

I hate him But I know he will start.

Good ****ing grief.

I have no words for your massive, egregious dumbassery.

[oaklandhater]

Originally Posted by BryanBusby

The ESPN one is hilarious. 30 out of 32 were thumbs up, Raiders and 4oers weren't. Same dude covers both teams lol

I would be pissed off if I was a raiders fan myself.

[oaklandhater]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Good ****ing grief.

I have no words for your massive, egregious dumbassery.

Him or Vonn bell would have started agreed ?

[BryanBusby]

"I really like how the Eagles shit their pants this draft. Print em and thumbs up!"
-Eagles beat writer

[BryanBusby]

I like how clear it is that ol billy no longer ****ing cares. Why not draft a Final Fantasy 7 guy on Friday?

A++

[Direckshun]

I am so sick of how the Chiefs are managed compared to the Broncos.

The Broncos are able to mask their wants better, they're able to sign players cheaper and manage the cap better. It's very frustrating.