Robert Meachem News

Third down was a key defensive shortcoming for the Chargers last season, and on Tuesday morning, they'll work to turn it.

On Tuesday, NFL owners voted upon and approved an equipment change during their Atlanta meetings, requiring players to wear knee and thigh pads beginning in 2013.

The 2011 San Diego Chargers ranked fifth in the NFL in scoring with 406 points. They rushed for 1,864 yards and 16 touchdowns and threw for 4,426 yards and 27 touchdowns.

When Robert Meachem left for the San Diego Chargers via free agency, not only did he become the first wide receiver in five years to willingly leave Drew Brees ' pass-happy New Orleans offense, he also left the Saints wondering where they would find a replacement.

The San Diego Chargers will have to move on from Vincent Jackson since he signed a five year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers two months ago.

He broke up a pass, intercepted two , and even got a hit on the QB. Throw in a tackle that brought on the Dolphins ' kicking unit and you've got a very nice outing.

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

As we count down the days until the start of the preseason, let's take a look at some of the more interesting stories surrounding the Chargers this past week.

Robert Meachem has only been in San Diego for a couple months, but he already has very big ideas about what the Chargers can do.

What's the key to winning an NFL Fantasy championship? You'd hope that if your first-round running back stays healthy, you would win, right? Having played in many leagues, you notice an unexpected trend on teams that finish high, score well, or take home the virtual bragging rights.

He missed six games in 2010 and three games, along with parts of others, last year because of a foot injury.

Speed : Meachem is very fast, Floyd's long strides make him a deep threat, Royal is shifty and quick Upside : Meachem has the pedigree of a 1st round pick that hasn't gotten a chance.

After visiting with the Tennessee Titans , and with word that the San Diego Chargers were interested, CB Drayton Florence has decided to sign with the Broncos.

The San Diego Chargers needed to add a pass rusher going into this off-season, which they did by adding Melvin Ingram .

It seems that Drayton Florence is a popular man since his release by the Buffalo Bills.

San Diego Chargers receivers are big, tall, physical and EASILY TACKLED IN THE OPEN FIELD! Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd are great at running routes and making grabs 15 yards down the field, but as soon as the ball is in their hands, the defense is going to bring them down.

The San Diego Chargers lost Vincent Jackson in free agency to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers .

SB Nation Kansas City's Chop Talk podcast had a good guest on last night -- Cecil Lammey of 102.3 ESPN in Denver.

Unless you were dug way deep in a hole or something, you know the sad story of Junior Seau and how we lost a legend.