signonsandiego.com - 1/2/2008
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The general manager who has locked up more players to long-term contracts than any other in the NFL might now himself be the most secure general manager in the league. A.J. Smith yesterday signed a five-year contract extension through 2014, believed to be the third-richest and the longest pact among the league's general managers. “The rewarding thing for me is . . . the fact that he wants me ...
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ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... The Chargers have locked up GM A.J. Smith through 2014, but the most disturbing part of this story is being reminded that Matt Millen is one of the highest-paid GMs in the league. ...
Chargers' General Manager A.J. Smith Will Be Around Until at Least 2014
FanHouse —
... But a funny thing happened on the way to another Turner-led losing season: San Diego went on a 10-2 run, won the division, and will host the Titans this weekend in the wild-card round. And oh, yeah, Smith got a new deal out of it: ...
Chargers GM Smith Gets Paid a Year After Marty Gets Canned
Bleacher Report —
... Charger fans who don’t love AJ Smith are rare. This guy deserved the shiny new deal he received. How can you love guys like Antonio Gates, Shawne Merriman, Kris Dielman, Antonio Cromartie, Philip Rivers, and Luis Castillo and not love AJ Smith? This guy only does what makes sense for this team. He may have disliked Marty, but did he not build the team that Marty wanted? Last season’s Chargers were the ideal team for Marty Schottenheimer, and Marty’s Bolts didn’t get it done. AJ Smith watched from the booth as Marty and Cam Cameron both made ...
Chargers Drama: The Truth About Marty Schottenheimer and A.J. Smith
Bleacher Report —
... Smith is also a Pisces. When I dislike someone, I won't talk to him. I just want him gone. The person may not even know what he did—but I don’t care. It's easy to see that Smith and I were born under the same sign. Believe me when I tell you that A.J. Smith felt so vindicated by Marty's firing that he probably broke out into song and dance—like I did when my ex-girlfriend moved out. Charger fanss who don’t love Smith are rare. He deserved the shiny new deal he received. How can you love guys like Antonio Gates, Shawne ...
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