Monday, October 27, 2008

A.J. Smith: "Genius" behind the Chargers


Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio … or Shawne Merriman?

Just think: “Genius” General Manager A.J. Smith of the Chargers isn’t going to keep Merriman anyway when the All-Pro linebacker’s contract expires after 2009.

Put that down as another move equaling the “genius” strategy of getting rid of Drew Brees.

Who was that Brees guy throwing for 339 yards and 3 TDs as the New Orleans Saints beat the Chargers, 37-32, Sunday in London?

Seems like he wasn’t good enough for the Chargers to keep; but too good for the Chargers to stop.

And to think the Saints did it all without star running back/kick returner Reggie Bush.

Yes, A.J. sure looks like a “genius” for thinking the Chargers are just fine without Merriman, who is sitting out the season with a knee injury.

They didn’t lay a hand on Brees, which is the tradition without Merriman … not the exception.

We all know A.J. is a “genius” for getting rid of the likes of Brees, Marty Schottenheimer and Donnie Edwards (at least Schottenheimer could win during the regular season, and Edwards could intercept passes.)

Before Merriman departs after the 2009 season, who knows what other star will go first.

Too bad Smith is too stubborn to admit his mistakes. Otherwise, he’d be sending coach Norv Turner and defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell packing today.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Your right. AJ is killing the Chargers!!!

Anonymous said...

This defense is horrible. Whatever happened to players like Igor, Castillo, Hart, Weddle and all of the linebackers? They better get better, or a weak Denver team will win the division.

Rob Zepeda said...

Good stuff here! Interested in posting at BoltHype? Email me, I'd love to have you aboard...i'm always looking for knowledgeable Chargers fans with great writing like yourself!

Rob from BoltHype