San Diego Chargers: The Ryan Mathews Effect

As you should know, Ryan Mathews was selected 12th during the 2010 NFL Draft.

The Chargers had to trade up to this spot to select him but it definitely was a good move. The Chargers were in need of a new running back after last season they when they were 31st in the league in rushing yards.

Darren Sproles really wasn't a good every down back so the Chargers needed someone new following the departure of LaDainian Tomlinson. The Chargers were looking toward the draft to pick up a quality back for the future.

Coming into the draft there were two very highly regarded backs, C.J Spiller and Mathews. Spiller was selected a few picks earlier at the ninth spot by the Buffalo Bills.

The Ch...

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