The San Diego Chargers made a host of changes to their roster Friday, capped by the addition of RB Jackie Battle, who will back up starter Ryan Mathews.

No division was more tightly packed in 2011 than the AFC West, so a few impact draft picks could make all the difference in 2012. Chad Reuter grades each team's draft class, praising the Chiefs' haul.

Chargers take Baker with compensatory pick

With the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft in the books, all the attention turns to Round 2. Bucky Brooks takes a stab at predicting the next set of picks, including where Coby Fleener likely will land.

QBs Luck and Griffin at top of draft

Pivotal draft awaits Smith, Chargers

Capsules of 32 teams for NFL draft

Chargers, Hardwick agree to 3-year deal

The Chargers missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season, but was this truly surprising? Elliot Harrison says San Diego just isn't as talented as many folks seem to believe.