The Las Vegas Raiders had a hard time competing in the AFC West last season. The Kansas City Chiefs were, as expected, the conference's best team, and both the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos exceeded expectations en route to playoff appearances.
While the Broncos limped in thanks to a Jonathan Taylor fumble at the goal line and beating the Chiefs' backups in Week 18, the Chargers were a legitimate threat during the entire year. Fortunately, both got stomped in the first round of the playoffs, which made Raiders fans feel better.
This offseason, the Raiders made the requisite upgrades, at least at several key positions, to feel like they could compete in the division.