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DENVER BRONCOS
Key question: Who's going to catch the ball?
News that Javon Walker had a second surgery on his knee last month has dampened the mile-high euphoria about the newly signed receiver. Now disgruntled wideout Ashley Lelie wants out of Denver, but the Broncos might not get much for him. Luckily, Rod Smith refuses to get old. Hopefully, Walker and the Broncos won't rush his rehab to have him on the field for opening week.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Key question: Where's the Law?
By all appearances, Ty Law seems like a bad investment. He's 32, looked very slow last year and wants a lot of money. That said, the Chiefs have to sign him right now. Law used craftiness and incredible instincts to get 10 picks with the Jets last season, and he'd be a big upgrade for the Chiefs, who enter minicamp with Patrick Surtain and several guys they can't count on. It'd also be huge if rookie Tamba Hali could help create a real pass rush.
OAKLAND RAIDERS
Key question: How good is Brooks?
The Raiders are one of the teams that opened themselves up to criticism by passing on Matt Leinart. Aaron Brooks, the likely starter, is much better than his terrible numbers in New Orleans indicate, but is he good enough to win games in a loaded division? More importantly, is he good enough to keep Randy Moss happy? Everything seemed positive after the first minicamp, but we're anxiously waiting for signs of trouble.
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Key question: Is Rivers ready?
Any draft that produces one successful first-round quarterback is a good one. Two successful first-round QBs is great. Three is very rare. The 2004 draft already has a couple of success stories: Ben Roethlisberger and Eli Manning. Can Philip Rivers be the third? It's a great situation for Rivers, who has thrown 30 passes in four career games. This offseason is key for the young QB to establish that he's in charge of this team.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/andrew_perloff/05/12/minicamp.roundup/1.html
DENVER BRONCOS
Key question: Who's going to catch the ball?
News that Javon Walker had a second surgery on his knee last month has dampened the mile-high euphoria about the newly signed receiver. Now disgruntled wideout Ashley Lelie wants out of Denver, but the Broncos might not get much for him. Luckily, Rod Smith refuses to get old. Hopefully, Walker and the Broncos won't rush his rehab to have him on the field for opening week.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Key question: Where's the Law?
By all appearances, Ty Law seems like a bad investment. He's 32, looked very slow last year and wants a lot of money. That said, the Chiefs have to sign him right now. Law used craftiness and incredible instincts to get 10 picks with the Jets last season, and he'd be a big upgrade for the Chiefs, who enter minicamp with Patrick Surtain and several guys they can't count on. It'd also be huge if rookie Tamba Hali could help create a real pass rush.
OAKLAND RAIDERS
Key question: How good is Brooks?
The Raiders are one of the teams that opened themselves up to criticism by passing on Matt Leinart. Aaron Brooks, the likely starter, is much better than his terrible numbers in New Orleans indicate, but is he good enough to win games in a loaded division? More importantly, is he good enough to keep Randy Moss happy? Everything seemed positive after the first minicamp, but we're anxiously waiting for signs of trouble.
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Key question: Is Rivers ready?
Any draft that produces one successful first-round quarterback is a good one. Two successful first-round QBs is great. Three is very rare. The 2004 draft already has a couple of success stories: Ben Roethlisberger and Eli Manning. Can Philip Rivers be the third? It's a great situation for Rivers, who has thrown 30 passes in four career games. This offseason is key for the young QB to establish that he's in charge of this team.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/andrew_perloff/05/12/minicamp.roundup/1.html