AFC West preview: San Diego Chargers backed to win for the 4th time - By: Katie - DHF

The San Diego Chargers compete in the Western Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). So far the Chargers have won the AFC West championship 10 times in 979, 1980, 1981, 1992, 1994, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008. The team is backed to win the AFC West title for the fourth consecutive time this year. Die hard fans of the San Diego Chargers should be ready to cheer the team and help them win the title. Buy exciting San Diego Chargers merchandise and make sure everyone around you knows that you support the great Chargers.

San Diego Chargers - Working towards their AFC West title

The San Diego Chargers are in great form at the moment as they hope to win the AFC West title for the 4th consecutive time. Fans believe that anything short of a Super Bowl will be a letdown. The team has talented and experienced players which makes them a superior team in the AFC West. Hence winning the AFC West title should still be a given in 2009.

The San Diego Chargers have a strong offence. With Darren Sproles and Tomlinson, who's expected to return to his old form, the Chargers offense should be tough to stop.

The Chargers will appear strong in defense with the addition of first-round pick Larry English. Last year, Merriman's absence made the Chargers appear weak on the defense side but this year they are sure to get back to being a mean, feisty squad. New additions to the San Diego Chargers merchandise range will also be unveiled to coincide with their winning form.

Overall the Chargers appear to be a strong team. If they are able to use their talent they are sure to win AFC West title and also the Super Bowl title. Log on to a San Diego Chargers merchandise outlet and grab as much San Diego Chargers merchandise as you can. Let everyone know of your passion for the team by owning San Diego Chargers merchandise.

Others teams in the AFC West Division

Oakland Raiders

The Oakland Raiders have not won an AFC West Division title since 2002 and experts expect the losing trend to continue for the Raiders in 2009. Their preseason performance was rated as awful by the critics. In fact, it was said to be worse than any other team in the league. It therefore appears that the team is going to maintain its losing record. In 2008, the Raiders became the first team in NFL history to lose at least 11 games in 6 straight seasons. The team's defense has major issues. However, the inclusion of Seymour in the team may prove to be of a help.

Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs have won an AFC West Division title just 5 times in 1971, 1993, 1995, 1997 and 2003. Over the years, performance of the Chiefs has gone down, with last season being particularly bad for the team. In the 2008 season, the Chiefs ended with a franchise worst 2-14 record. They lost 2 games by 24 point margins against the Falcons and Titans and a 34-0 shut-out to the Carolina Panthers and allowed a franchise-high 54 points against the Buffalo Bills. The Kansas City Chiefs ranked 4th in the AFC West Division last year and they have not shown any significant reason for us to assume that they will win the title in 2009.

Denver Broncos

Prospects for Denver Broncos to win the AFC West title are not strong. Even though the team has hired new head coach, Josh McDaniels who has made some roster overhauls, the position of the team has still not improved. The team's defense was bad last season and the current roaster was not upgraded.

With the position of the other teams being not so great or to be more precisely worse, the San Diego Chargers are expected to win the AFC West title very easily. Fans have all the reasons to indulge themselves with exciting San Diego Chargers merchandise and let the whole world know that they support the Chargers.

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Ketie DHF, a sports fan writes articles on sports & sports merchandise to present sporting spirit and participate in winning the favorite teams. She wrote many articles on NFL Shop, San Diego Chargers merchandise Oakland Raiders Merchandise and MLB NHL NBA Games.

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