San Diego Chargers News

Sep 9, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews celebrates with quarterback Philip Rivers after a touchdown during the first half against the Houston Texans at Qualcomm Stadium.

With the 25th pick in the Acme Packing Company Mock Draft, the San Diego Chargers select Virginia Tech cornerback Kyle Fuller.

Ten years after the Chargers made Eli Manning the first pick in the draft and then shipped him to the Giants for Philip Rivers plus more, a similar strategy could be unfolding in 16 nights at Radio City Music Hall.

When draft day approaches, will the San Diego Chargers be satisfied with their positioning or is a creative move in the works? GM Tom Telesco made such a move in the 2013 draft when he traded away the team's fourth-round pick to move up in the second and select Manti Te'o.

Oklahoma State cornerback Justin Gilbert makes his way into the end zone for a touchdown after picking off a pass from Iowa State quarterback Sam B. Richardson during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ames, Iowa Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013.

The San Diego Chargers exceeded expectations last season, with a 9-7 finish and a playoff berth for the first time since 2010.

Like most everyone else in the NFL at this time of year, the San Diego Chargers think they can get to the Super Bowl.

Nov 17, 2013; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Brown makes a catch against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium.

The defensive backfield of the San Diego Chargers rightfully received criticism for its uneven play last season.

Overview : Looks like an NFL slot defender who may develop into a No. 2 starter outside.

Some of the better years have produced names like LaDainian Tomlinson, Drew Brees , Philip Rivers , Shaun Phillips, Vincent Jackson and Eric Weddle to name a few.

Now that the free-agency dust has settled, all the focus is on which positions the San Diego Chargers need to upgrade through the 2014 NFL draft in order to complete their roster and relieve any fan's anxiety over just how the Bolts will best Peyton Manning in 2014.

San Diego Chargers receiver Seyi Ajirotutu works out under the direction of Darran Hall at Mission Beach.

Safety Darrell Stuckey and defensive end Kendall Reyes will join the American Heart Association, the YMCA of San Diego County and the Sweetwater Union High School District to launch the Chargers Play 60 Challenge on Wednesday.

Led by WR Keenan Allen and OT D.J. Fluker, GM Tom Telesco and the San Diego Chargers had an impressive draft last season.

UNLV quarterback Taylor Barnhill , now the Rebels' tight end, tries to break free from TCU cornerback Jason Verrett - AP/Brandon Wade A black shoulder sling hammocks the former TCU cornerback's right arm.

Nov 2, 2013; Columbia, SC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs offensive linesman Gabe Jackson in the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium.

Finding a genuine need on the San Diego Chargers' roster was difficult entering the offseason as the team had sufficiently retooled several areas to see significant improvement in 2013.

Jan 5, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton is pressured by San Diego Chargers defensive end Corey Liuget during the 2013 AFC wild card playoff football game at Paul Brown Stadium.

While the Chargers had a competitive season in 2013, they squeaked into and out of the playoffs quietly.