Norv Turner, AJ. Smith out at end of season

43Hitman · 12-06-2012, 04:39 PM

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...gn=Twitter_atl

Norv Turner, A.J. Smith reportedly out at season's end

The housecleaning is coming in San Diego. And the Chargers won't go halfway.
Kevin Acee of U-T San Diego reports that general manager A.J. Smith and coach Norv Turner will be fired at the end of the season. Acee's sources say that Chargers president Dean Spanos decided "at least a month ago" that Turner would be let go. Spanos also decided recently that Smith will be let go.
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Similar rumblings occurred late last season, but Spanos changed his mind and kept Turner around.
"Those with knowledge of plans that are already in motion said it seems certain there will be no last-minute change of heart this time," Acee writes.
Smith's track record as a talent evaluator has taken hits in recent years, especially with free-agency mistakes. He's found some good defensive players in the draft of late, but the offense has decayed. Still, the succession plan after Smith doesn't inspire confidence.
Acee reports that Director of Player Personnel Jimmy Raye is in line to take over for Smith. The owner's son, John Spanos, is expected to eventually take over the Chargers' football operations.
If nothing else, this report will be popular among Chargers fans. Even if it's a year too late.
Follow Gregg Rosenthal on Twitter @greggrosenthal.

43Hitman · 12-06-2012, 06:45 PM

San Diego is denying reports of AJ. Smith and Turner being axed. So who knows, but its probably true.

lloydwoodson · 12-07-2012, 12:13 AM

In sports rumours are almost always true.

steeltheone · 12-07-2012, 03:58 PM

Damn...Having Norm at Head Coach always meant 1 less team to worry about!

12-06-2012, 04:39 PM	#1
43Hitman Living Legend Pool Jam - 10 Minute Game Champion! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Richmond, Va. Posts: 4,535 Gender: Male Member Number: 1251 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Norv Turner, AJ. Smith out at end of season http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...gn=Twitter_atl Norv Turner, A.J. Smith reportedly out at season's end The housecleaning is coming in San Diego. And the Chargers won't go halfway. Kevin Acee of U-T San Diego reports that general manager A.J. Smith and coach Norv Turner will be fired at the end of the season. Acee's sources say that Chargers president Dean Spanos decided "at least a month ago" that Turner would be let go. Spanos also decided recently that Smith will be let go. Breer: Finding future GMs Albert Breer says teams in the market for a GM will want a candidate who can help build a stable work environment. More ... Similar rumblings occurred late last season, but Spanos changed his mind and kept Turner around. "Those with knowledge of plans that are already in motion said it seems certain there will be no last-minute change of heart this time," Acee writes. Smith's track record as a talent evaluator has taken hits in recent years, especially with free-agency mistakes. He's found some good defensive players in the draft of late, but the offense has decayed. Still, the succession plan after Smith doesn't inspire confidence. Acee reports that Director of Player Personnel Jimmy Raye is in line to take over for Smith. The owner's son, John Spanos, is expected to eventually take over the Chargers' football operations. If nothing else, this report will be popular among Chargers fans. Even if it's a year too late. Follow Gregg Rosenthal on Twitter @greggrosenthal. __________________ "Football is a physical game, or at least it used to be" -Mel Blount

12-06-2012, 06:45 PM	#2
43Hitman Living Legend Pool Jam - 10 Minute Game Champion! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Richmond, Va. Posts: 4,535 Gender: Male Member Number: 1251 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Norv Turner, AJ. Smith out at end of season San Diego is denying reports of AJ. Smith and Turner being axed. So who knows, but its probably true. __________________ "Football is a physical game, or at least it used to be" -Mel Blount

12-07-2012, 12:13 AM	#3
lloydwoodson Assistant Coach Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,245 Gender: Male Member Number: 23495 Thanks: 554 Thanked 227 Times in 162 Posts	Re: Norv Turner, AJ. Smith out at end of season In sports rumours are almost always true. __________________ Lloydwoodson's Top 5 Receivers of All-Time: 1. Mike Wallace 2. Jerry Rice 3. Don Hutson 4. Steve Largent 5. Lance Alworth

12-07-2012, 03:58 PM	#4
steeltheone Team Owner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Harrisburg Pa. Posts: 2,952 Gender: Male Member Number: 6351 Thanks: 56 Thanked 64 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Norv Turner, AJ. Smith out at end of season Damn...Having Norm at Head Coach always meant 1 less team to worry about! __________________ Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." - Vince Lombardi

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