Chargers GM A.J. Smith has long been viewed as a shrewd talent evaluator when it comes to the NFL Draft, but how much of that stems from a single strong haul? After flipping an unhappy Eli Manning for Philip Rivers and several draft picks, Smith earned a reputation for being one of the best GMs in the game. But since then, he has done little to live up to that image.
In the past few seasons, Smith's drafts have been dotted with reaches and lackluster production from Chargers draft picks, and his mystique may be slowly fading away. Exactly how well has he drafted in the last five years?
We'll keep score in terms of whether each pick was a win or a loss for the Chargers.
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San Diego Chargers: How Has A.J. Smith Drafted in the Last Five Years?
Posted: 23rd October 2009 by Mike Kranzler in NFLComments Off on San Diego Chargers: How Has A.J. Smith Drafted in the Last Five Years?