Saying the Chargers "needed" a fresh start, running back Ryan Mathews appeared on multiple NFL Network shows Friday to talk about his role on the team and his health. Referring to last season Mathews said the Chargers got "complacent" under Norv Turner and fell into a routine. The new coaching staff should change that and Mathews said he's looking forward to it. He also said that because of the new staff he doesn't "consider myself the No. 1 guy right now," adding that he has to prove himself."It's time. I've had flashes of good and I've had flashes of bad. This is something I need to do. I need to be more consistent with my solid play and how I play for the Chargers," he said. Mathews believes the new Chargers offense will be "a little bit more simpler than what we had." And as for his injury woes last year, Mathews blames bad luck. "Everyone always ask me if I am made of glass,” he said. “I just need to stop taking so many hits, I need to quit fighting for extra yards when I don’t need to. A little bit of bad luck too. I broke both my collarbones and that’s rare. I asked everybody how often does that happen and they say never. It's a bit of luck thing for me so I need to play my part and just keep doing what I'm doing and keep working."
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