McDaniel won't bench an RB if he is playing well

Key Points:

• Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel plans to feature running backs Omarion Hampton, Keaton Mitchell, and Kimani Vidal in the backfield this season, playing the "hot hand" depending on game situations.
• Omarion Hampton is viewed as the safest fantasy option among the three, currently drafted as a top-10 RB, but he must improve on his injury-plagued rookie season to justify his high draft position.
• Keaton Mitchell and Kimani Vidal are considered more volatile fantasy assets, with Mitchell showing potential as a versatile playmaker involved in the passing game, while Vidal is currently behind Mitchell on the depth chart.
• Vidal, who ran for 643 yards and three touchdowns last season, may drop to the Chargers’ RB3 role if Mitchell returns healthy from a knee injury; Vidal’s future with the team could impact Mitchell’s fantasy value.
• McDaniel’s history of producing top fantasy running backs suggests the Chargers’ backfield could be productive overall, but a clear-cut RB1 and RB2 are expected to emerge as the season progresses.