OT: Spanos keeps Turner, Smith

[rocket science]

Did I miss it, or was there no chatter on this topic from all the Charger fans?
I am a second tier Charger fan from afar.
I know they did a good thing at the end taking out the raiders, but I figured that local fans would want Turner’s head.

[paramount]

They can thank Phillip Rivers for their jobs…

[desmond]

I would have kept Turner and dumped Smith. Turner is a good coach when his back is against the wall, at least during the regular season. Dumping Smith may have made Turner coach like he does when the Chargers are 3-6 and need to win 7 in a row to make the playoffs. I really have lost interest in this team and I think they are on their way to L.A. I feel bad for the season ticket holders having to watch the games (Broncos) and walk out of the stadium when the game is over. I can just turn the T.V. off before the final gun and pretend I never watched.

[poorgradstudent]

It’s silly but often true that a mostly meaningless week 17 game can often determine a coach’s status for the next year. 8-8 just sounds so much better than 7-9 does.

Turner coached a team with middle-of-the-road talent to a middle-of-the-road finish. He’s that employee you wish would produce more, but he’s not bad enough to fire, especially if you don’t have loads of qualified candidates lined up. My guess on AJ Smith is they just didn’t have any options to replace him they liked better. I think both men are one losing season away from losing their jobs.

I don’t see the Chargers moving. In this economy where there’s a lot of tough talk about balancing deficits, cities aren’t willing to shell out big bucks for publicly funded stadiums. The NFL clearly wants a team in LA, but LA doesn’t seem to care much, and seems quite unwilling to pay much to make that happen.

[desmond]

Regarding the move, big money, not from the city, is going to bring a team to LA. You did see that the Angels signed Pujos? Who did the Padres just sign? The Billionares want to outpace each other. San Diego is broke, Dragonfly Stadium is a dump and keeping T&S will keep the Chargers mediocre so when they do move most will say good riddance.

[sdduuuude]

[quote=paramount]They can thank Phillip Rivers for their jobs…[/quote]

You mean cuz he stopped throwing so many interceptions ?

[sdduuuude]

[quote=poorgradstudent]The NFL clearly wants a team in LA, but LA doesn’t seem to care much, and seems quite unwilling to pay much to make that happen.[/quote]

Now that would be a good use of our tax money – paying the Chargers to go to LA.

[outtamojo]

I would take Rivers over Carson Palmer anyday…

[poorgradstudent]

[quote=outtamojo]I would take Rivers over Carson Palmer anyday…[/quote]
The Vikings are my first love, and I would have loved to see Rivers or Carson Palmer start out the season in Purple instead of McNabb… Although Ponder may have some potential going forward.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

[quote=outtamojo]I would take Rivers over Carson Palmer anyday…[/quote]

Me, too, and I’m a Raiders fan!

[outtamojo]

[quote=Allan from Fallbrook][quote=outtamojo]I would take Rivers over Carson Palmer anyday…[/quote]

Me, too, and I’m a Raiders fan![/quote]

Gotta love the Mckenzie hire- hope he brings the front office into the modern world.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

[quote=outtamojo][quote=Allan from Fallbrook][quote=outtamojo]I would take Rivers over Carson Palmer anyday…[/quote]

Me, too, and I’m a Raiders fan![/quote]

Gotta love the Mckenzie hire- hope he brings the front office into the modern world.[/quote]

While hope springs eternal, you’ll forgive me if I don’t hold my breath.

Kidding aside, you’re right, it is hopefully a step in the right direction. I also hope that Palmer gets up-to-speed in the offseason and Hue Jackson can help this team find its identity. Getting McFadden back (and keeping him healthy) would also be cool.

[outtamojo]

[quote=Allan from Fallbrook][quote=outtamojo][quote=Allan from Fallbrook][quote=outtamojo]I would take Rivers over Carson Palmer anyday…[/quote]

Me, too, and I’m a Raiders fan![/quote]

Gotta love the Mckenzie hire- hope he brings the front office into the modern world.[/quote]

While hope springs eternal, you’ll forgive me if I don’t hold my breath.

Kidding aside, you’re right, it is hopefully a step in the right direction. I also hope that Palmer gets up-to-speed in the offseason and Hue Jackson can help this team find its identity. Getting McFadden back (and keeping him healthy) would also be cool.[/quote]

The offseason is the best time for hope -although I maintain this Raider team only goes as far as that wretched defense takes it. The offense was good enough for maybe a 10 win season this year imo.

[Aecetia]

This is for you Allan:

[Allan from Fallbrook]

[quote=Aecetia]This is for you Allan:

Aecetia: That was friggin’ hilarious! Hey, wait a minute… What’re you trying to say here?

Kidding aside, hope you had a good holiday and also hope you have a good 2012!

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