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Chargers fire coach Norv Turner, GM A.J . Smith

The San Diego Chargers have fired general manager A.J. Smith and coach Norv Turner after missing the playoffs for the third straight season.Coming after a season of stunning come-from-ahead losses and increasing fan anger, the firings complete a startling fall for a team that won the AFC West from 2006-09.The Chargers are the third team to fire Turner, who has an overall head coaching record of 114-122-1.Despite having what was perceived as one of the NFL's most-talented rosters for several seasons, Smith and Turner never got the Chargers to the Super Bowl....

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  1. Chargers name Telesco GM

    The San Diego Chargers named Tom Telesco as their new general manager Wednesday.Telesco replaces A.J. Smith, who was relieved of his duties on Dec. 31 after spending...

  2. Chargers begin interviewing GM candidates

    Consultant Ron Wolf says the San Diego Chargers began interviewing candidates on Tuesday to replace fired general manager A.J. Smith.The Chargers aren't giving speci...

  3. 7 NFL coaches sacked in firing frenzy

    Andy Reid is the winningest coach in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles. Lovie Smith led the Chicago Bears to the 2007 Super Bowl.Now they're looking for work.Se...

  4. Bolts beat Raiders in Turner's expected finale

    It's decision time for Dean Spanos, the president of the San Diego Chargers.Norv Turner already is a step ahead of Spanos. The coach thinks he's going to be fired Mo...

  5. Extra Points: 'Black Monday' remains unforgiving

    There was some thought in NFL circles that "Black Monday" would be a little less cruel this time around.The end-game was still expected to be far worse than usual wi...

  6. Chargers fire Turner, Smith

    The San Diego Chargers fired head coach Norv Turner and general manager A.J. Smith on Monday.The 60-year-old Turner, who was hired in 2007, produced a 56-40 record o...

  7. Blackout lifted for Raiders-Chargers season-finale

    The San Diego Chargers say they have sold enough tickets to lift the local blackout for Sunday's season-finale against the rival Oakland Raiders.The sellout snaps a ...

  8. Bolts, Raiders meet in Turner's expected finale

    Win a final one for Norv?That's about all the San Diego Chargers have to play for when they finish the season Sunday at home against the rival Oakland Raiders.Coach ...

  9. All these teams want for Christmas is ...

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  10. Chargers, Jets struggling to finish line

    Norv Turner knows the end is likely near for him with the San Diego Chargers.General manager A.J. Smith might be out soon, too.There are two games left to play befor...

  11. Chargers' Turner won't rule out being an OC again

    Norv Turner isn't ruling out taking a job as an offensive coordinator for another NFL team if he is fired as coach of the San Diego Chargers after this season.With t...

  12. Could winning out save coaches on the hot seat?

    Andy Reid got such a hearty hug on the sideline from Howard Mudd that the 70-year-old assistant with the artificial hip actually lifted the burly head coach off his ...

  1. Redskins hire A.J . Smith as senior executive

    The Washington Redskins have announced that A.J. Smith has joined the team as a senior executive.Smith spent nine years as general manager of the San Diego Chargers ...

  2. Homework pays off for Rivers in Bolts' new scheme

    Philip Rivers really did have to do some homework before the opening practice of the first minicamp under new San Diego Chargers coach Mike McCoy."I was nervous toda...

  3. Telesco Bolts won't make splash in free agency

    Tom Telesco made it clear that the San Diego Chargers won't be making a big splash during free agency.The Chargers have plenty of work to do after missing the playof...

  4. Redskins hire ex-Chargers GM Smith

    The Washington Redskins announced on Wednesday that the team has added former San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith to its front office staff.Smith will hold...

  5. AP Source: McCoy working on contract with Chargers

    A person with knowledge of the situation says Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy is working on a contract to become head coach of the division rival San...

  6. Chargers select McCoy as new head coach

    The San Diego Chargers introduced Mike McCoy as their next head coach on Tuesday.McCoy spent the past four seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Denver Bronco...

  7. Colts VP Telesco hired as Chargers' GM

    The San Diego Chargers have hired Tom Telesco from the Indianapolis Colts to replace fired general manager A.J. Smith.Telesco is to be introduced at an afternoon new...

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