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NFL draft needs 2019: A team-by-team look

The NFL draft will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Nashville, Tenn. Here's a look at each team's needs by division.

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AFC WEST

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Broncos: Denver has its temporary answer at quarterback in Joe Flacco, but it's possible the Broncos take a quarterback with the 10th pick. They need a tight end too, and a defensive tackle who can fortify the middle of a front that features edge rushers Von Miller and Bradley Chubb. Everybody can use corners, especially in the high-flying AFC West.

Chiefs: Kansas City has its star quarterback in Patrick Mahomes, but the Chiefs need to retool on defense under new coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. Trading for Seattle's Frank Clark was big, and now the team needs to upgrade its secondary. Speedy receiver Tyreek Hill is facing off-the-field issues, so the Chiefs might look to land a scorching receiver in an early round.

Chargers: Los Angeles coming off a terrific season and couldn't be happier with their first-round pick from a year ago, safety Derwin James. They need to get stronger up the middle on defense, and this could be the year they select a quarterback who can learn at the

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