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Breaking News: Turner, Smith to return to chargers
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Breaking News: Turner, Smith to return http://www.chargers.com/news/article...a-2ccf24641885 Turner, Smith to return Posted 1 hour ago San Diego Chargers Chairman of the Board & President Dean Spanos today officially ended speculation and confirmed that General Manager A.J. Smith and Head Coach Norv Turner will return in 2012. “Bottom line, I believe these two men give us the best chance to get back to the playoffs,” Spanos said. “A.J. Smith is the best man to improve our roster, and Norv Turner is the best man to lead that roster on the field. “Together, we have stability and experience that’s hard to find in the NFL. They’ve both been in this league a long time. I don’t think there is anything they haven’t seen or experienced. They’ve led us through some difficult situations. “As we’ve seen throughout Norv’s tenure and particularly this past season, the players believe in him, respect him and play hard for him. When we went through that tough stretch, no one quit. The team kept playing hard, and that’s a tribute to Norv’s leadership and the respect the players have for him. “Now we will take a hard look at everything, from player evaluation to coaching to the rash of injuries we’ve suffered in recent years. Injuries have killed us. And no one is ever perfect in this business. Player evaluation isn’t an exact science. We need to improve across the board and I’m going to make sure we do. “We all have our quirks and faults, but I want A.J. and Norv on my side. They are the right men to help us win a championship.” During Smith’s nine-year tenure as general manager (2003-11), the Chargers have won 88 games and five AFC West titles. Only three teams (New England, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh) have won more games or division titles during that time. During the three seasons prior to Smith’s appointment, the Chargers struggled to a 13-35 record. Smith’s 91 overall wins in nine seasons rank second in team history among general managers, just one win behind Sid Gilman’s 92 wins in 11 seasons. Since Turner took over as head coach, he has earned an impressive 52-34 overall record (including 3-3 in the postseason), the highest overall winning percentage in franchise history (.605). Other impressive numbers during Turner’s tenure include San Diego’s record in December/January under Turner (21-3), record after Nov. 1 (32-12), and record versus the AFC West (21-9). Only six teams have won more playoff games during that time and only five teams have made more postseason appearances. “Despite the number of wins we’ve had, the net bottom line is it doesn’t mean anything unless you win a championship,” Spanos said. “That’s our goal and I am committed to winning a Super Bowl for San Diego Turner, Smith to return Last edited by ShowtimeSBMVP; 01-03-2012 at 01:40 PM.. |
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This is GREAT news for the Chiefs! I'd like to see them stay in San Diego and Tebow stay in Denver for the next decade.
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We have not acknowledged that we are keeping Cassel yet. We can cry when they do though.
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To be fair, once SD got their injured players back the Chargers went on a winning streak and looked good although they didn't get a playoff win.
In the interest of balanced reporting, something like this can be said for every year Norv has been there.
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So you're saying there's a chance
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Andy Reid gets a 14th year to get the Eagles a SB.
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Holy crap. Seriously, HOLY CRAP. If I were a Chargers fan I'd be contemplating suicide...
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That owner is a complete moron, how in the hell can he not see how crappy Norv really is?
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Best off season ever? Again?
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I guess they don't have to worry about selling tickets like most of the league
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They lost by 4 touchdowns to Detroit.....
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#Chiefs Haley may have helped Norv save his job by cutting LT Gaither. Norv said Gaither was vital to 4-1 finish. Said he rescued offense. Pioli thanks for cutting him |
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There is an evil dynamic in the AFC West
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Well we joke about the 2012 schedule... but at least we already know what SD will do. Get out to a 4-7ish start, catch fire, get everyone hyped about them, then crash and burn the 2nd to last week of the season.
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