The few days for which Chris Swain was at Chargers Park this month saw him attend meetings, study film, be coached on technique, run 7-on-7 and team drills and sweat through a strength and conditioning program with fellow running backs.
Then, Swain left.
He had to go back to work.
The rookie fullback missed the start of organized team activities (OTAs) this week, and that's just fine by the Chargers. They know what they signed up for this April, what Swain signed up for years ago. On Friday, he will graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy, being commissioned an officer.