"And with the 12th pick in the NFL draft the Chargers select Ryan Mathews" those resounding words from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell marked a new era for the bolts. Last time San Diego had a rookie at running back was in 2001, where a little know back named Ladanian Tomlinson was drafted. Tomlinson spent 9 seasons breaking every single charger offensive record imaginable and carving out a hall of fame career along the way. Tomlinson was released after the 2009-10 season after having the least productive season of his career. In theater there is a saying the show must go on, and rookie running back Ryan Mathews is ready to take center stage. Mathews comes from the Fresno State University and brings a great combination of speed and power. At 6-0 218 he has the power to run over smaller defensive backs and tear through any team that has a weak front seven. Ryan Mathews gets his first real test in a prim time Monday night match up against the Kansas City Chiefs. Tune in this season and catch the rookie running back run over would be tacklers. All eyes will be on Mathews as he will attempt to etch his name amongst the other chargers greats of the past.
