San Diego Chargers

Eight in the Box: RB status check

How does each AFC West team look at running back, and what still needs to be done? Denver Broncos: The Broncos still have Willis McGahee, but he could become a salary-cap casualty.

Starks vs. Dunlap

In a move that was anticipated for some time, the San Diego Chargers and LT Max Starks finally reached a deal this week, and it's been speculated that the former Steeler will take a position as the starter at his position by the time Week 1 rolls around.

AFC West links: Starks expects competition

Denver Broncos Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said he wasn't surprised that Wes Welker opted to sign with the Broncos. "I don't think anything surprises me anymore in the NFL," Brady said in an interview with WEEI sports radio in Boston.

Vincent Brown's role

The San Diego Chargers were excited about the possibilities with WR Vincent Brown up until he wrecked his ankle in a preseason game last summer. The injury kept Brown out for the entire 2012 campaign, but as the club has gone through their offseason program this spring, he's been an active participant.

AFC West links: Nalen to enter Ring of Fame

Denver Broncos Adam Gase, making the step up from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator, credits predecessor Mike McCoy for helping him feel prepared. "Mike did a great job in letting me help him in everything we did," Gase told the Denver Post of McCoy, now the Chargers' head coach.

AFC West links: Max Starks joins Chargers

San Diego Chargers Left tackle Max Starks, who spent his first nine seasons with the Steelers, agreed to a one-year deal with the Chargers. GM Tom Telesco deserves credit for upgrading a position that was a serious weakness last season, writes Tom Krasovic of U-T San Diego.

Veteran tackle Starks, Chargers agree to deal

Left tackle Max Starks agreed to a one-year contract with the San Diego Chargers to help protect Philip Rivers' blind side.

Super Bowl's return to California renews Chargers stadium talk

Chargers rookie sorry he wore Raiders cap

San Diego Chargers rookie wide receiver Keenan Allen apologized Monday for posting a photo of himself online wearing an Oakland Raiders cap, saying he didn't think it would cause the stir that it did.