Norv must go? No, say Chargers GM, president

The general manager and team president of the San Diego Chargers both reaffirmed their support of coach Norv Turner, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. The Chargers, who were expected to contend for the AFC this season, are 4-6 and have lost three of their last four games, leading some fans to call for Turner's dismissal. Smith and team president Dean Spanos both left little doubt that Turner is still their man, according to the report. Watch highlights from the Pittsburgh Steelers 11-10 win over the San Diego Chargers. We're in this for the long haul." "We are extremely happy with the first year with the man we hired and where we're heading," Smith added, according to the Union-Tribune. It's ridiculous to think he's not going to be back." San Diego's six losses have come by a combined 25 points, and three of those were decided in the final 30 seconds -- including the Week 2 loss to the Denver Broncos in which referee Ed Hochuli blew a fumble recovery call that would have sealed a division win for the Chargers. (Nah.) Let's look at their record from a historical perspective.

. The Chargers, who were expected to contend for the AFC this season, are 4-6 and have lost three of their last four games, leading some fans to call for Turner's dismissal. See Full Story »

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