A near-complete domination of the AFC West, as well as a 54-26 regular season record over the past five years, hasn't been enough for A.J. Smith or his team-the San Diego Chargers-to be exactly where he would want them.
The Super Bowl.
Despite San Diego's loaded roster that boasts future Hall of Famers (RB LaDainian Tomlinson), a franchise quarterback (Philip Rivers), a former Defensive Player of the Year (LB Shawne Merriman), and a myriad of All-Pros, their success has been limited to a few playoff wins and lording over a consistently weak division.
Until now?
A.J. Smith isn't sure.
In fact, a cursory glance over a few of his comments regarding Kansas City and Denver's shift in philosophy over the off-season would seem to indicate the hard-nosed Smith is, well-quivering in [...]
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