AFC West Draft Breakdown — Coleman’s Star Potential, Mendoza’s Rise & Chiefs/Chargers Outlook

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AFC West Draft Breakdown — Coleman’s Star Potential, Mendoza’s Rise & Chiefs/Chargers Outlook Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom turn their attention to the AFC West as they break down how the 2026 NFL Draft reshaped one of the league’s most competitive divisions. Did the Denver Broncos land a future star in RB Jonah Coleman, a back Cecil believes could become the centerpiece of Sean Payton’s offense. Over in Las Vegas, the Raiders hit the reset button with Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick — but can he finally give them the franchise quarterback they’ve been chasing for two decades. The Kansas City Chiefs made calculated moves to rebound from a down year, but did they add enough immediate impact to reclaim control of the division. And the Los Angeles Chargers quietly built a class that could pay off sooner than people think — but will it be enough to keep pace with the AFC West arms race. 🔥 In this episode: Why Jonah Coleman could be Denver’s next offensive star Whether Fernando Mendoza is truly the Raiders’ long‑awaited franchise QB Did the Chiefs add enough to bounce back in 2026 How the Chargers’ draft fits their new direction Which AFC West team improved the most on draft weekend Drop your thoughts in the comments — who won the AFC West draft and who left questions unanswered.