Camping in the AFC West

Here is a look at key questions (and maybe an answer or two) facing each team in the AFC West midway through training camp.

DENVER
Questions: How will all the new talent integrate on offense? How much will LB Al Wilson be missed?
Answers: The Broncos should have one of the most explosive offenses in the league because RB Travis Henry is an ideal fit for their scheme, TE Daniel Graham was underutilized as a receiver in New England, WR Brandon Marshall is a rising star and QB David Cutler will be A LOT better in his second season. DJ Williams will replace Wilson on the field and offers even more explosiveness in the middle, but Wilson's leadership will be tough to replace.

KANSAS CITY
Questions: How much will RB Larry Johnson's hold-out affect the team? Who will be the starting QB?
Answers: Regardless of whether Priest Holmes comes back or not, the Chiefs are toast if they don't have Johnson. Regardless of whether Brodie Croyle (likely) or Damon Huard (possibly) starts at QB, they need the threat of Johnson to keep defenses honest.

OAKLAND
Questions: Who will quarterback the team? Who will catch passes? Is coach Lane Kiffin a punching bag for owner Al Davis?
Answers: Josh McCown, Daunte Culpepper (if healthy), Andrew Walter (if he's recovered from the beating he took last season), but probably not No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell - he's missed too much of camp and the Raiders O-line is subpar so it would be a gigantic risk to expose Russell. Kiffin is a talented, up-and-coming coach, but has anyone else noticed Davis picks young coaches almost exclusively? Either it's vision or control.

SAN DIEGO
Questions: Is Norv Turner the coach to get the Chargers over the hump and deep into the playoffs? Are there holes on this team?
Answers: The offense should continue to hum under Turner, who will maximize RB LaDainian Tomlinson, TE Antonio Gates and QB Philip Rivers. If a WR steps up (remember the name Vincent Jackson), look out. I don't see any holes other than an elite receiver. The Bolts are physical, talented and deep at most positions. Other than Rivers or Tomlinson, the guy they can least afford to lose is NT Jamal Williams, who is the real key to their D.