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Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson

We will continue to look at some AFC West rankings as we fight through the sometimes slow days of June.

Let's take a look at the top receivers (being last on this list is not a bad thing) in the division:


1. Brandon Marshall, Denver: Marshall is a special talent. He has surpassed the 100-catch plateau in his second and third NFL seasons. If he can stay healthy and stay out of trouble off the field, he should continue to be one of the best players in the league.


2. Vincent Jackson, San Diego: Jackson is a big, strong, fast player who comes up big in big games. He is a matchup nightmare. Expect him to continue to improve.


3. Dwayne "hands of stone" Bowe, Kansas City: This is a very top-heavy group and Bowe begins in it. He is going to be Matt Cassel's best friend in Kansas City. This is an outstanding player.


4. Eddie Royal, Denver: Royal was one of the best rookies in the NFL last season. He is a big-league playmaker and he will make Kyle Orton's life much easier in Denver. Don't be surprised if he plays a Wes Welker-type slot position in Josh McDaniels' system.


5. Chris Chambers, San Diego: Chambers' career has slowed a bit but he still can be helpful. The key is he has to stay healthy. In San Diego's multifaceted offense, he can still be a big weapon.


6. Darrius Heyward-Bey-Bey-Kids, Oakland: Heyward-Bey may have been drafted too early, but the rookie has some decent skills. Expect him to make some big plays this year while he learns the NFL game.


7. Brandon Stokley, Denver: Stokley's career is waning, but he is still an effective No. 3 receiver. Some league observers think he's one of the best third receivers of all time.


8. Chaz Schilens, Oakland: If both Heyward-Bey and Schilens develop quickly, Oakland should be in good shape. Schilens, like Heyward-Bey, has a lot of potential. He is big, strong and fast. He'll get a chance to make plays this season.



AFC West - ESPN

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