Like the and the AFC East during the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick era, the of the Patrick Mahomes-Andy Reid era have had their way with the AFC West. Really, the Chiefs have pretty much dominated the entire AFC since Mahomes became Kansas City's starting quarterback in 2018.The defending champion Chiefs are the early favorite to repeat in 2023. To do that, the Chiefs will first have to capture a division that they have won each year since 2016. The Chiefs will also have to addre s several positions this offseason during free agency and the draft.The West's three other teams are also trying to strengthen their rosters in order to challenge the Chiefs for divisional supremacy. The Chiefs' main challenger in the West, the , are hoping to make it further in the playoffs in 2023 after failing to David Njoku Jersey protect a 27-0 in their eventual wild card playoff lo s to the . The and are also looking to be a factor in 2023 after both clubs endured highly disappointing 2022 seasons. The 2023 offseason is a pivotal one for each AFC West team. With that in mind, here's a look at each team's biggest needs with free agency and the draft just around the corner. Needs: LG, C, RT, LB, DT, TEProjected cap space: $11.95 million (12th)Without a first round pick, the Broncos will have to be extra diligent in free agency. Offensive line is undoubtedly GM George Paton's top priority this offseason.Fortunately for Denver, there are several good offensive linemen who are set to enter free agency. Included in that group are guard , tackles , and , and centers and , among others.Linebacker is another area that needs bolstered after trading last year and with set to enter free agency. There are a slew of talented and affordable inside linebackers in this year's free agent cla s, including , Jr., , and . While they're set at receiver, the Broncos should consider giving one or two reliable tight ends. They'll have their choice in free agency, starting with former Dolphin . More affordable options here include , Robert Tonyan Jr. and .Needs: WR, OT, SProjected cap space: $526,422 (17th)Mahomes put up an MVP season despite not having a wide receiver Joel Bitonio Jersey reach 1,000 yards. Even if they re-sign and , receiver is a position the Chiefs will surely add to this offseason.Fortunately for them, there are several notable wide receivers who are expected to be shopping their wears in free agency. , , Jakobi Myers, , , and are among the Chiefs' po sible options in free agency. On the offensive line, starting tackles and are slated to enter free agency. So is , the team's top backup interior lineman. Basically, the Chiefs will likely need linemen at every position heading into next season.The Chiefs have options here in free agency. recently hit the open market, but money is going to play a role in where he ends up. Mike McGlinchey, a starter with the each of the last five years, is a a more affordable option at tackle.CBS : Each of our draft experts have the Chiefs taking a different player with the 31st overall pick. Ryan Wilson has them addre sing their need on the defensive line by taking Georgia Tech's Keion White. Chris Trapa so has Kansas City using this pick to addre s the offensive line by selecting Tenne see's Darnell Wright. Josh Edwards has the Chiefs beefing up their pa s rush here with Georgia's Nolan Smith. Kyle Stackpole went bold with his pick Myles Garrett Jersey and has the Chiefs adding to their backfield here with Alabama's Jahmyr Gibbs. Needs: QB, OT, WR, EDGE, LBProjected cap space:$46,309,005 (3rd)Las Vegas has quite a few holes to fill, none bigger than at quarterback. The Raiders will likely addre s this need with the No. 7 overall pick in April's draft (more on that in a little bit).At receiver, the Raiders may need some secondary options alongside with Mack Hollins and set to enter free agency. Look for the Raiders to add to their receivers room via the draft as well as in free agency. Smith-Schuster, who last year enjoyed the second most productive year of his career, would be an interesting fit here.Offensive line will surely be a focus for the Raiders with starters and set to enter free agency. Las Vegas also needs more pa s rushers after accounted for nearly half of the team's 27 sacks in 2022. , a former No. 1 overall pick, would feel like a natural fit with the silver and black. CBS : Edwards and Stackpole have the Raiders selecting Northwestern offensive tackle Peter Skoronski with the No. 7 overall pick. Trapa so has former TCU wideout Quentin Johnston taking his talents to Las Vegas. Wilson thinks that the Raiders will use the pick to select quarterback Will Levis, who completed nearly 66% of his pa ses during time at Kentucky.Needs: OT, DT, WRProjected cap space:$19,672,446 (27th)Los Angeles is slowly becoming a contender, and Jarvis Landry Jersey they could make a considerable jump this year if they have a solid offseason. Strengthening their running game and both trenches while replenishing their receiving corps would go a long way making the Chargers a legitimate threat to the Chiefs' crown.When healthy, and make up one of the league's top receiving duos. But they mi sed a total of 11 games last year, which contributed to throwing a career-low 25 touchdowns last year. Rest a sured that the Chargers will give Herbert a new wideout early in the draft. Los Angeles will also addre s their defensive line this offseason after finishing last in the NFL in average yards-per-carry allowed in 2022. Their Damarious Randall Jersey salary cap situation makes it hard for the Chargers to pursue players like and . They could, however, make a run at recently released is they are able to shed some cap space. Da'Ron Payne and Derrick Ndadi are also more affordable options here.CBS : Wilson and Edwards have the Chargers prioritizing the offensive line in the draft and taking Georgia tackle Broderick Jeons and Ohio State's Dawand Jones with the 21st overall pick, respectively. Trapa so and Stackpole went the receiver route. Trapa so has Tenne see's Jailin Hyatt going to Los Angeles. Stackpole has the Chargers selecting Ohio State's Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who burst onto the scene in college after catching 15 pa ses for 347 yards and three touchdowns in the 2022 Rose Bowl.