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A.J. Smith Scout.com Headlines:
Smith Earns Five-Year Contract Extension
San Diego's fourth straight winning season nets Smith a new deal
-by SDBoltReport.com Jan 1, 2008
Smith upset at coach, eyes future replacement
The relationship between A.J. Smith and Marty Schottenheimer continues to worsen
-by MadFriars.com Jan 29, 2007
Vote of confidence
Chargers GM A.J. Smith seems to always make the right moves.
-by MadFriars.com Jan 5, 2007
Era of the Extension
It’s always difficult to be a Chargers fan during the offseason.
-by MadFriars.com Sep 28, 2006
The Justice Files
I think A.J. Smith, Buddy Nix and the rest of the crew know what they're doing.
-by MadFriars.com Apr 29, 2006
How the West was won: AFC West that is
The most controversial topic may be the rift between A.J. Smith and Marty Schottenheimer.
-by MadFriars.com Apr 27, 2006
It Is Now Rivers Time
Backup expected to take over the reigns as Brees is expected to depart in free agency.
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com Mar 11, 2006
Talkback: Chargers smart, not cheap
I am speaking up for the San Diego Charger management.
-by MadFriars.com Jul 6, 2005
Merriman to miss Chargers minicamp
Shawne Merriman will miss the opening of minicamp
-by MadFriars.com May 6, 2005
If I were a carpenter…
The Chargers were already returning a fine and deep offensive line...
-by MadFriars.com Apr 27, 2005
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A.J. Smith
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 200
Position: GM
Date of Birth: 02/28/1949
Experience: 22
College: Kentucky Wesleyan


Biography:
Smith joined the Chargers as an assistant general manager in 2001. He was named general manager on April 22, 2003 following the death of John Butler.

Chargers Career

Smith has earned a reputation as a shrewd dealer, earning him Executive of the Year honors following the 2004 season.

The move that defined his career was trading the rights to Eli Manning for a package which developed into Philip Rivers, Shawne Merriman, Nate Kaeding and Roman Oben.

Smith also has a knack for taking chances on draft day. He spent first-round picks on Luis Castillo (following a positive steroids test) and Antonio Cromartie (coming off a serious knee injury).

Smith prefers to build through the draft and believes in extending his own players, leading to a strong sense of continuity during his time in charge.

NFL Career

-Giants Scout (1977)
-Patriots Scout (1978-1980)
-Oilers Scout (1981)
-Chargers Pro Personnel Director (1986)
-Bills Scout (1987-1988)
-Assistant Director of College Scouting (1989-1992)
-Director of Pro Personnel (1993-2000)