RUMOR: Cowher to Chargers?

[Tombstone RJ]

Originally Posted by Urc Burry

Tired of seeing this. AJ Smith is an average drafter at best.

When did AJ Smith take over as GM, anyone know?

[Urc Burry]

Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

When did AJ Smith take over as GM, anyone know?

2003.

He has the #1 pick in the '04 draft, and takes the obvious Eli Manning and gets a kings ransom for him.
'05- Shawne Merriman... Good for 2-3 years before he gets busted for roids. Hasn't done anything since
'06- Antonio Cromartie... Turned out to be a decent corner. Left the team after 4 years
'07- Craig "Buster" Davis... nickname suits him well
'08- Antoine Cason... another decent corner... we got Flowers in the second round who is much better.
'09- Larry English.. Bust
'10- Ryan Mathews.. Not looking good
'11 Liegeut (sp?) Too early to tell.

Sure he has found some gems like Michael Turner and Antonio Gates, but overall he is really overrated.

[Tombstone RJ]

Originally Posted by Urc Burry

2003.

He has the #1 pick in the '04 draft, and takes the obvious Eli Manning and gets a kings ransom for him.
'05- Shawne "roidman" Merriman... Good for 2-3 years before he gets busted for roids. Hasn't done anything since
'06- Antonio Cromartie... Turned out to be a decent corner. Left the team after 4 years
'07- Craig "Buster" Davis... nickname suits him well
'08- Antoine Cason... another decent corner... we got Flowers in the second round who is much better.
'09- Larry English.. Bust
'10- Ryan Mathews.. Not looking good
'11 Liegeut (sp?) Too early to tell.

Sure he has found some gems like Michael Turner and Antonio Gates, but overall he is really overrated.

his 2004 and 2005 drafts were exceptional. 2004 got Rivers and Turner and some other solid players. 2005 was really good with Merrimam, Castillo, Jackson and Sproles.

The rest have been nothing special but not complete crap. He drafted Whitehurst and then turned around and traded him for a 2nd. He drafted Weddle and Naana who are solid. He drafted Cromartie who has talent but just doesnt apply himself, Cason is a starting CB for the too. Other players who have contributed are Vasquez, Mathews, Butler...

IMHO he's by far the best GM in the AFCW when it comes to drafting talent.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

his 2004 and 2005 drafts were exceptional. 2004 got Rivers and Turner and some other solid players. 2005 was really good with Merrimam, Castillo, Jackson and Sproles.

The rest have been nothing special but not complete crap. He drafted Whitehurst and then turned around and traded him for a 2nd. He drafted Weddle and Naana who are solid. He drafted Cromartie who has talent but just doesnt apply himself, Cason is a starting CB for the too. Other players who have contributed are English, Vasquez, Mathews, Butler...

IMHO he's by far the best GM in the AFCW when it comes to drafting talent.

Not even close.

[Tombstone RJ]

Originally Posted by O.city

Not even close.

this coming from a kc fan. Oh the irony.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

this coming from a kc fan. Oh the irony.

The reason SD is where they are now is because he hasn't drafted any difference makers in the last 4 or 5 years and the ones he had before are old and run down.

IMO as much shit as he got for some of it, the Raiders have drafted really well the last few.

[Tombstone RJ]

Originally Posted by O.city

The reason SD is where they are now is because he hasn't drafted any difference makers in the last 4 or 5 years and the ones he had before are old and run down.

IMO as much shit as he got for some of it, the Raiders have drafted really well the last few.

Or, Norv Turner just sucks? True, he hasn't scored big like in 2004-5 but still, he's done a pretty good job.

The faiders have sucked bad and have been drafting way higher. Hell, even a blind squirrel finds and nut once in a while.

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

his 2004 and 2005 drafts were exceptional. 2004 got Rivers and Turner and some other solid players. 2005 was really good with Merrimam, Castillo, Jackson and Sproles.

The rest have been nothing special but not complete crap. He drafted Whitehurst and then turned around and traded him for a 2nd. He drafted Weddle and Naana who are solid. He drafted Cromartie who has talent but just doesnt apply himself, Cason is a starting CB for the too. Other players who have contributed are Vasquez, Mathews, Butler...

IMHO he's by far the best GM in the AFCW when it comes to drafting talent.

Where do I begin?

Naana is a dumb ass. He was barely even a role player. He hasn't done anything to even be worth a mention.

Weddle is HIGHLY over rated & Overpaid. His contract left everyone scratching their heads and saying "WTF". He is nothing special.

Cason has been beaten like a drum. They Benched him this year in favor of a rookie (whom they reached for, btw) 'nuff said.

And just because other players have contributed means nothing. Playing time does not = good. Not sure why you even tried to make that correlation.

People here in SD are calling for AJ's head ala KC vs Peterson.

There is a reason for that.....