Know the Enemy Daily Links 8/5: Keenan Allen adding speed, Ex-players conflict with suing NFL

AFC West

Chargers:

The Manti Te'oles: The Preview - Bolts from the Blue

Stephen Hwang provides a preview to Bolts from the Blue's upcoming series on San Diego Chargers Manti Te'o.

Chargers' Keenan Allen adding speed to his repertoire - NFL.com

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen enjoyed a spectacular rookie season, but wanted to add another element to his game.

Broncos:

Montee Ball could miss Broncos preseason with appendectomy - Mile High Report

Montee Ball's injury should not keep him out of the Denver Broncos' season opener on September 7th against the Indianapolis Colts.

Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks to meet in the first week of preseason - Horse Tracks - Mile High Report

But will the result be any different?

Chiefs:

Alex Smith and the Chiefs, post Andy Dalton contract - Arrowhead Pride

Here are three things to remember with Alex Smith's contract now that Andy Dalton's contract is done.

Jamaal Charles explains the Jamaal Charles rule - Arrowhead Pride

Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles spoke to the media Monday and had a great run on answers about blocking.

NFL

Suing NFL rife with conflicts for several ex-players - USA Today

Merril Hoge is one of several former players who work for ESPN, which has a $15 billion contract with the league to televise NFL games. By suing the league, they would be suing their employer's marquee business partner, creating a possible conflict.

Which current NFL stars are first-ballot HOFers? - NFL.com

Who are the first-ballot Hall of Famers playing in the NFL right now?