Curtis Brinkley News

As I perused the weekly NFL story lines and waded through Matt Cassel's gripes and Peyton Manning predictions, I came upon a headline pointing out the San Diego Chargers' need for a third down back.

Losses: Mike Tolbert Additions: Le'Ron McClain , Edwin Baker Returning: Ryan Mathews , Jacob Hester , Curtis Brinkley Projected Starters: Ryan Mathews, Le'Ron McClain Strengths: Versatility : Mathews brings the speed, McClain brings the power.

San Diego coach Norv Turner is thrilled about the addition of former Kansas City fullback Le'Ron McClain to the Chargers' backfield.

Going into the 2012 NFL Draft, the Chargers had a handful of needs.A A few spots down the list was backup/change of pace running back.A The Chargers had the luxury of waiting until their final 7th round of the draft to grab a running back, Edwin Baker, out of Michigan State.A The job will not be handed to Baker though.A Curtis Brinkley is already ... (more)