Le'Ron McClain News

This year, the stage will belong to Mathews with Mike Tolbert's departure for the Carolina Panthers via free agency and that will mean an every down responsibility on the shoulders of the12th overall pick in 2010.

The San Diego Chargers are heading into the 2012 season with a different team. A team built differently in what seems like overnight by a general manager that has his job on the line.

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.

McClain the next Tolbert in San Diego? : Chargers coach Norv Turner told KWWN-AM in Las Vegas over the weekend that he's excited about what running back/fullback Le'Ron McClain brings to the team.

A three-day mandatory minicamp will follow the 10 OTA dates, running Kansas City's offseason program into mid-June before breaking until training camp.

They let us in up to our calves, ready to jump, then pull the plug and quickly drain the pool before we can swim.

Jan.4, 2009; Miami, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens fullback LeRon McClain eludes Miami Dolphins inside linebacker Channing Crowder in the first quarter during the AFC Wild Card game at Dolphin Stadium.

Turner: Antonio Gates is physically 'back' - Michael Gehlken "Gates looks great - he's back," Turner said.

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

Everyone researches for his/her fantasy draft a different way. One thing that should always impact your draft strategy is how the platform rankings --ESPN, CBS, Yahoo!, etc-- have their players.

The Chargers did a great job of addressing needs this offseason. They needed to get much better defensively and had to finally regain the edge they used to have on defense.

The San Diego Chargers brought in Charlie Whitehurst to be their second string quarterback behind Philip Rivers .