Sept. 6, 2008

 The Raiders’ signing of WR Ashley Lelie, who has been a perpetual disappointment, is an indication of how desperate the team is for help at receiver. There isn’t much depth behind Javon Walker and Ronald Curry, providing QB JaMarcus Russell with yet another obstacle in his first full season under center.

 While Selvin Young is No. 1 on the Broncos’ depth chart at running back, we hear the anticipated difference in workloads between Young and backup Andre Hall may not be as pronounced as it was once thought. Mike Shanahan has voiced concerns about Young’s ability to handle full-time duty, and it could very well turn out that the carries are split almost evenly, with Hall serving as the No. 2 and goal-line back.

 Due to B.J. Sams’ injury in the Chiefs’ preseason finale, the team was forced to keep two return men, one of whom was undersized, undrafted rookie Dantrell Savage. Although K.C. will carry both Sams and Savage to begin the season, we hear that one of them is likely to get cut loose as soon as the team has a need at another position.

 With the status of Chargers OLT Marcus McNeill (neck) in question, the team is looking to add depth at the OT position.