King Dunlap News

SEPTEMBER 16: Max Starks #78 of the Pittsburgh Steelers blocks against the New York Jets during the game on September 16, 2012 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Starks, a 10-year veteran, started all 16 games at left tackle for the Steelers last year and has been a major piece of Pittsburgh's offensive line during the team's successful postseason runs in the last decade.

Sep 22, 2012; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers tackle Jeromey Clary on the bench during the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Qualcomm Stadium.

Dec 16, 2012; San Diego, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy and defensive tackle Sione Fua and defensive tackle Andre Neblett celebrate after sacking San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers as running back Curtis Brinkley and tackle Kevin Haslam look on during the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium.

The San Diego Chargers have signed the probable future Hall of Famer Dwight Freeney to a two-year deal.

When right tackle D.J. Fluker was drafted in the first round of last month's NFL Draft , everyone knew Jeromey Clary was out at right tackle for the San Diego Chargers .

As one of the few available offensive tackles who has the experience and ability to play on the left, Max Starks still has something of a market.

Another offensive tackle is coming to meet with the San Diego Chargers, but this one doesn't stand a chance at competing with King Dunlap for the starting Left Tackle job.

Getting to know who Max Starks is, and what Steeler insiders are saying about Starks as he's courted to be the starting Left Tackle for the San Diego Chargers.

Aug 19, 2012; Pittsburgh , PA, USA; Indianapolis Colts tackle Winston Justice blocks against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of the game at Heinz Field.

So the early reviews on Manti Te'o are positive in San Diego, but what would they be, really, when the players aren't in pads and it's only the rookies out there? Today, when the veterans report and the full squad begins offseason training activities, is when he and his fellow Chargers rookies really start to be measured.

Dec 30, 2012; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers during the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm Stadium.

New San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy has a more extensive - and successful - history with Tim Tebow than any other coach in the NFL.

The free agent left tackle had what people familiar with the situation have described as a positive Wednesday visit with the Chargers.

The draft is over, and rookie mini camps are beginning around the league. San Diego Chargers newcomers D.J. Fluker , Manti Te'o and Keenan Allen are all set to compete for starting jobs at their respective positions.

What does King Dunlap offer Chargers? - Bill Williamson "It's not a good situation," ESPN's Matt Williamson said.

Aug 11, 2011; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle King Dunlap along the sidelines during the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens.

It's tough to put a positive spin on the ongoing saga with the San Diego Chargers and the left tackle position.

New Chargers tackle King Dunlap is greeted by former Philadelphia teammates during introductions before game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Scoffing at the notion of draft overkill, I'm writing a six-part draft review for each AFC West team.