Norv Turner Isn't the Whole Problem with the San Diego Chargers

Norv Turner is an easy mark when it comes to placing blame for the problems that this year's edition of the San Diego Chargers are having. But, just like being a head coach, the decisions about his team and future are over his head. Turner, who is considered an offensive genius, was a failure in his two previous stints as an NFL head coach and is failing in the second year of his Charger’s tenure. He makes a great No. 2, but he should never be considered as the main man or the leader of a group of talented men. Turner is not a motivator, his team is usually ill-prepared, and he is often out coached on Sundays. However, you have to look over Turner's head to see what many feel is the team's biggest problem—General Manager A.J. Smith's ego. Many fans point directly to Smith as the egotistical architect of a talented, but underachieving team. His questionable decision to put Turner in charge of a team with Super Bowl potential has lessened his credibility and put him on a short leash ... (link)