San Diego Chargers Offseason 2012: Part 3: Running Backs

February 18, 2012   ·   justin peniche   ·   Jump to comments

The following is the third installment of a nine-part series analyzing every position, from the front office to the defensive backfield.  To access Part 1 Coaches and Front Office or Part 2 Quarterbacks click here: http://bleacherreport.com/users/213082-justin-peniche.
 
Running Backs
Unlike quarterback, running back could be a position of change this offseason.  Ryan Mathews is technically the starter but he shared time with human bowling ball Mike Tolbert.  Injuries led to the promotion of Curtis Brinkley from the practice squad, and he played adequately in limited opportunities. 
Mathews vastly improved from a disappointing, fumble-filled and injury-plagued rookie season.  In his sophomore campaign, Mathews amassed 1,500 all-purpose yards and scored six touchdowns.
He showed flashes of the talent and ability the Chargers expected when they traded down to select him in the first round of the 2010 draft.  Mathews still ...

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