SAN DIEGO -- We start our annual examination of the position groups for the Los Angeles Chargers with a closer look at the running backs. Melvin Gordon had a breakout performance in his second NFL season, partly due to the fact that Danny Woodhead and Branden Oliver were unavailable after season-ending injuries. With those two change-of-pace runners out, Gordon proved that he can be a workhorse running back. But now the Chargers have to figure out a way to create more balance on offense so Philip Rivers doesn't have to throw it 40 times a game for this team to win.
Chargers position outlook 2017: Bruising running back needed
