The AFC West is home to the defending Super Bowl champions, but the Denver Broncos you saw lay waste to the Carolina Panthers in February aren't the ones you'll see suiting up in September. Many of Denver's stars have scattered to the winds, thanks to retirement and free agency. As many as nine of the starters who lined up for Denver against Carolina, including seven offensive starters, will not be in those same spots when the Broncos open the NFL season in a rematch against the Panthers on Sept. 8.
Barnwell's offseason report cards: AFC West
