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Le'Ron McClain | Running Back

Team: San Diego Chargers
Age / DOB:  (28) / 12/27/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 260
College: Alabama
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Coach Norv Turner indicated that he expects FB Le'Ron McClain to get touches on offense in addition to his lead-blocking duties.
McClain is a better lead blocker than tailback, but he could end up ranking second in the Chargers' backfield in touches behind Ryan Mathews. "He’s a very versatile player and he’s a big old-school fullback," Turner said. "But he’s a good runner, he’s got good catching skills and I think he’ll be a big addition." Thu, May 17, 2012 10:59:00 AM
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Le'Ron McClain - RB - Chargers

Chargers GM A.J. Smith says adding a backup running back is "not a pressing thing".

Smith mentioned both lines as higher priorities, and said that adding a No. 2 rusher is "on the back burner right now." He went on to point out the long list of veteran backs still available. The Chargers are very likely to draft a middle-round back, but Ryan Grant, Joseph Addai, and Jackie Battle are among the available free agents. Currently, Le'Ron McClain is slotted in as the No. 2.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Sun, Apr 15, 2012 09:12:00 AM
Le'Ron McClain - RB - Chargers

The Union-Tribune San Diego feels Le'Ron McClain will see time at tailback this season.

McClain has been eying more of a ball-carrying role since leaving Baltimore two seasons ago. He handled 232 carries back in 2008, but has only 89 since. The Chargers are sure to add some tailback depth to compete with Ryan Mathews and Curtis Brinkley, so expecting anything more than a half dozen carries per game from McClain is irrational. He won't be worth fantasy consideration unless Mathews goes down with an injury.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Wed, Mar 28, 2012 05:57:00 PM
Le'Ron McClain - RB - Chargers

Chargers signed FB Le'Ron McClain, formerly of the Chiefs, to a three-year contract.

Free agent Mike Tolbert is likely moving on, which would certainly be good news for the fantasy prospects of Ryan Mathews. McClain thinks he's a tailback, but he's really a true lead-blocker and pass-protector with limited rushing ability. In his career, McClain has averaged just 3.8 yards-per-carry on 329 totes.
Related: Mike Tolbert, Ryan Mathews
Source: ProFootballTalk on Twitter
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 07:09:00 PM
Le'Ron McClain - RB - Chargers

Coach Romeo Crennel indicated the Chiefs would like to re-sign free agent FB Le'Ron McClain.

"He's versatile. He can do several things," Crennel said. "He can block. He can catch the ball out of the backfield. He's good in (blitz) pickup." McClain has also been connected to Baltimore, where he would ostensibly return as a backup at both tailback and fullback.
Related: Ravens
Source: Pro Football Weekly
Mon, Feb 27, 2012 01:23:00 AM
Le'Ron McClain - RB - Chargers

Interim coach Romeo Crennel suggested that Le'Ron McClain could get some carries in Sunday's finale.

Jackie Battle (foot) is out. McClain has just 13 carries in 15 games this season, but did rush 232 times in one season for the Ravens back in 2008. Look for some kind of three-headed monster with Thomas Jones, Dexter McCluster and McClain.
Source: Kansas City Star
Thu, Dec 29, 2011 11:13:00 AM
Le'Ron McClain - RB - Chargers

The NFL is expected to review the Week 7 1-yard touchdown that was credited to FB Le'Ron McClain.

McClain fumbled very close to the goal line and guard Jon Asomoah fell on the ball in the end zone. The play wasn't reviewed and the official scorer credited McClain with the score. The league will take a look and issue an official scoring decision by Wednesday. "It would be nice, so I could say I scored for the first time in my life," Asomoah said.
Related: Jon Asamoah
Source: Kansas City Star
Tue, Oct 25, 2011 11:42:00 AM
Le'Ron McClain - RB - Chargers

Despite the loss of Jamaal Charles, FB Le'Ron McClain's primary role will continue to be lead blocker.

"Everything has been the same," McClain said. "I just got the game plan today and was out there at fullback doing my thing." McClain's role is subject to change if Thomas Jones and Dexter McCluster falter. As of now, though, he's without fantasy value.
Source: KCChiefs.com
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 10:19:00 AM
Le'Ron McClain - RB - Chargers

Le'Ron McClain carried the ball four times four 15 yards in Kansas City's Week 2 loss to the Lions.

He added two catches for 12 yards. McClain could be in for a bigger workload if Jamaal Charles ends up missing time with his knee injury, but won't be worth a look in fantasy leagues unless he emerges as the Chiefs' goal-line back. That is not something he's likely to do.
Sun, Sep 18, 2011 05:06:00 PM
Le'Ron McClain - RB - Chargers

Coach Todd Haley confirmed that FB Le'Ron McClain will not take any carries away from Jamaal Charles or Thomas Jones.

McClain has been outspoken in the past about his desire to carry the rock previously. But Haley made it very clear to McClain what his role is. "I'm a fullback, and I'm here to win. Two things. Just two things: Getting Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones 1,000 (yards) apiece, that's what I'm here to do," McClain said.
Related: Thomas Jones, Jamaal Charles
Source: Kansas City Star
Fri, Aug 5, 2011 10:42:00 AM
Le'Ron McClain - RB - Chargers

Chiefs signed FB Le'Ron McClain, formerly of the Ravens.

The Chiefs have been in talks with McClain for nearly a week, and also reportedly worked out free agent Jason Snelling before coming to terms with the former Raven. McClain has made no secret about his desire for more carries in 2011, but he's not terribly likely to get them in Kansas City unless Thomas Jones appears to have lost another step in training camp. One of the best lead blockers in football, he should be a huge aid for Jamaal Charles as he looks to follow up his monster 2010 with another All-Pro campaign.
Related: Thomas Jones, Jason Snelling, Jamaal Charles, Ravens
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Wed, Aug 3, 2011 05:03:00 PM
Le'Ron McClain - RB - Chargers

The Chiefs are still expected to sign free agent FB Le'Ron McClain, although nothing is imminent.

We know that McClain badly wants a role as a ball-carrier, so perhaps he's still searching for that opportunity. As long as Thomas Jones sticks in Kansas City, there wouldn't be much room for McClain to do anything but lead block.
Related: Chiefs
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Fri, Jul 29, 2011 11:12:00 AM
Le'Ron McClain - RB - Chargers

The Chiefs are expected to show interest in FB Le'Ron McClain once free agency negotiating commences.

McClain would be an interesting short-yardage complement to Jamaal Charles. While he does have versatility to lead block as well as grind out tough yards, we wonder if McClain's addition could push Thomas Jones off the roster. Jones is going on age 33 and coming off a near-completely ineffective season.
Related: Chiefs
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Mon, Jul 25, 2011 03:12:00 PM
Le'Ron McClain - RB - Chargers

The Baltimore Sun believes free agent FB Le'Ron McClain is unlikely to return to the Ravens without "assurances" he'll get more than the 49 touches he did in 2010.

McClain has spent his entire offseason trying to get leaner and more explosive, but it seems hard to believe he'll generate much interest as anything other than the bruising lead-blocker he's been the past two seasons. He has more skills than the average fullback, but there's no reason to think he'll ever repeat his 251-touch 2008.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Sat, Jul 16, 2011 12:33:00 PM
Le'Ron McClain - RB - Chargers

Free agent FB Le'Ron McClain has lost weight and gained explosiveness this offseason in preparation for a bigger ball-carrying role in 2011.

McClain "loves" the Ravens and considers Baltimore his home, but he's willing to move if he's not promised a running back role. "The sick feeling I have in my stomach is I wish I could've done more [the last two years]," said McClain. "I wish I could've been more involved." The Ravens want McClain to set his market before committing to him.
Source: Dan Kolko on Twitter
Wed, Jul 13, 2011 11:18:00 AM