Union-Tribune<\/a>, San Diego Chargers owner Dean Spanos plans to fire both coach Norv Turner and GM A.J. Smith at season’s end.<\/p>\nThey say that the decision was made nearly a month ago and that it is final. President Spanos is waiting for season end due to any faith in the Chargers\u2019 microscopic playoff chances.<\/p>\n
It is not known who will take over for Turner, but Jimmy Raye who currently is Director of Player Personnel is the apparent replacement for Smith.<\/p>\n
The Chargers will owe Smith $4 million for his remaining two years and Turner $3 million for the final year of his contract.<\/p>\n
Turner has coached San Diego since 2007. He is 53-38 with the Chargers during that time but the team has not made the playoffs since 2009. Last season they finished 8-8, they are currently 4-7 this season.<\/p>\n
Smith joined the Chargers as Assistant General Manager in 2002. He became GM in 2003 after John Butler passed away.<\/p>\n
What do you think – is it time for them to go?<\/p>\n
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