Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson
JP from Visalia, CA: Hey Bill. You do a great job. I always check the AFC West blog first thing on ESPN.com. I am a Raider fan and was wondering about the possibility of Herm Edwards to the Raiders (if he is fired by the new GM, of course) as a coach or, even better, as a defensive coordinator. He is a defense guy, right? He is from the bay area. Keep Cable and have Edwards on defense.
BW: Thanks for the nice words, JP. Yeah, sure, I could see it. The only snag would be that Edwards is a defensive-minded coach. The last 11 head coaches in Oakland were offense-first coaches. With the development of JaMarcus Russell so crucial in Oakland, I think offense is what Al Davis will look at first. However, he is interviewing Green Bay assistant Winston Moss, who is a defensive coach, so maybe Edwards would get a look if he is fired in Kansas City.
Curtis from Colorado Springs: With Denver hiring milke nolan to run the defense will denver be switching to the 3-4?
BW: Yes, the Broncos are expected to be a 3-4 team with Nolan taking over. The Broncos tried using the 3-4 defense earlier this season but it didn't work because of personnel. So Denver will be looking for players to fit the 3-4. It does mean there is now a spot for both D.J. Williams and rookie sensation Wesley Woodyard in Denver's starting lineup. The Broncos missed Woodyard when he didn't play.
Brian from Des Moines: Will Kirk Ferentz be the next coach in KC?
BW: He could be a candidate if Edwards is fired. He has always been reluctant to leave Iowa in the past. Perhaps Scott Pioli could sway him this time.
Scott from Pittsfield, MA: Hey bill, the raiders let 4 or 5 games slip away this year that they could have won, which would have landede them the afc west title, do you think if they get that o-line figured that 2009 is they're turn around year? and do you think if they get a veteran reciever such as marvin harrison, could jamarcus russell play like the number 1 over-all draft pick.
BW: Scott, the Raiders were also blown out many times so you have to look at it that way, too. This team has a lot of work to do before being considered a contender. Yes, I see Oakland trying to get some type of veteran receiver in the offseason.
Mark from Wilmington, DE: Bill, I love the way you cover the AFC West, every team unbiased...GREAT JOB! Do you have any idea how Mark Davis will run the team once he takes
BW: Thanks, Mark. Interesting question. The Raiders have said Mark Davis, Al Davis' son, will run the team. What I know about Mark is he is a nice guy who has kept a low profile. Not sure how he'd change when he runs the team.
Williamson joined ESPN.com in 2008 after four seasons covering the Denver Broncos for the Denver Post. He previously covered the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks.
