San Diego Chargers Have Done the Most to Close the Gap on Denver Broncos

May 12, 2012   ·   James Dudko   ·   Jump to comments

The San Diego Chargers have done the most during this offseason to close the gap on the Denver Broncos. The reigning AFC West champions may have only required an 8-8 mark to take the title last season, but that record belied the Broncos' fearsome defense and powerful running game.
By signing Peyton Manning, Denver turned the small gap between themselves and the other contenders in the West, into a chasm. At least, that's the way it appeared on paper.
However, the Chargers can feel extremely confident of returning to the division's summit this season. On offense, they may miss big-play specialist Vincent Jackson. Yet, despite Jackson's considerable talent, his contract situation had become a distraction that the team should now be glad to be without.
Free agency saw them smartly add two young speedsters in the form of Eddie Royal and Robert Meachem. Both of whom can combine to provide the deep outlet Jackson specialised in.
Bringing back Jared Gaither was a wise move...

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