A.J. Smith

Chargers try to buck Broncos' AFC West dominance

By BERNIE WILSON| AP| Sports

… route to a 38-28 win two weeks ago. The Chargers can't run the ball, and they can't stop the run. General manager A . J . Smith was quoted last week as saying the team's play at times this year has been "soft and bewildered." The Chargers said their …

Story|10/17/2009

Merriman not happy with GM's 'soft' comments

By BERNIE WILSON| AP| Sports

… Sports Writer SAN DIEGO Chargers outside linebacker Shawne Merriman wasn't pleased to read a comment from general manager A . J . Smith that the team's play at times this year has been "soft and bewildered." The Chargers lost 38-28 at Pittsburgh on Sunday …

Story|10/08/2009

Chargers C Hardwick has surgery, out 8 weeks

By BERNIE WILSON| AP| Sports

… more than we are right now." The Chargers last week signed Dennis Norman, who has played center and guard. General manager A . J . Smith didn't return a call seeking comment. As for Tomlinson and Vasquez, "It's not day-to-day right now," Turner said …

Story|09/24/2009

Chargers' comeback win tempered by injuries

By BERNIE WILSON| AP| Sports

… two offensive linemen on the practice squad. The Chargers are expected to look outside the organization. General manager A . J . Smith didn't return a call seeking comment. "We have not done anything yet," Turner yet. "Obviously the first and most pressing …

Story|09/15/2009

Cromartie says no fine this time for tweets

By BERNIE WILSON| AP| Sports

… of the notes wondered why Cromartie would do such a thing, with some warning him not to test no-nonsense general manager A . J . Smith . Smith didn't return a call seeking comment. Asked if Cromartie had been fined, Turner said: "You know, again, I know …

Story|09/11/2009

'Lights Out' Merriman flips switch back on

By BERNIE WILSON| AP| Sports

… that Merriman won't be charged. The arrest brought some unwanted attention in the week before the opener. General manager A . J . Smith reportedly isn't thrilled with Merriman's extracurricular activities. There's been speculation the Chargers will let …

Story|09/11/2009

DA dismisses case against Merriman

By BERNIE WILSON| AP| Sports

… goals: a great season of football and the success of the San Diego Chargers." In a statement, Chargers general manager A . J . Smith said: "It's really good news for Shawne. We're happy things worked out for him on the legal front." Smith didn't …

Story|09/11/2009

Bolts hope window of opportunity doesn't slam shut

By BERNIE WILSON| AP| Sports

… deemed the best not to have won a major championship. Their three straight AFC West titles look nice, but even general manager A . J . Smith has acknowledged that the Bolts really haven't accomplished anything. There was the 14-2 regular-season record in 2006 …

Story|09/09/2009

Rivers gets contract extension

By BERNIE WILSON| AP| Sports

… worst 4-12 finish, Manning's family asked San Diego not to draft him with the No. 1 pick overall. General manager A . J . Smith did anyway, then sent him to the Giants for Rivers _ who was taken at No. 4 _ and a handful of picks. Roethlisberger was …

Story|08/24/2009

Rivers still chasing first Super Bowl ring

By BERNIE WILSON| AP| Sports

… now." Whether it translates to the second trip to the Super Bowl in franchise history remains to be seen. General manager A . J . Smith declined three interview requests this week regarding Rivers. In 2004, with the Chargers coming off an NFL-worst 4-12 …

Story|08/06/2009