Does A.J. Smith Want LaDainian Tomlinson to Leave San Diego?

After L.T. posted on his website “I have been getting a lot of messages on my site regarding me leaving San Diego.  I feel that I need to make it very clear that I have no intentions of leaving San Diego.  San Diego is where my career started and where I’d like it to end.  I have nothing but love and the up most [sic] respect for this team, the players, and the Spanos Family.  Me being traded is completely out of my hands.  I have ABSOLUTELY no control in that decision making.  All I can do is wait and see how it all plays out.  As for now, I am a Charger and will be until I am told otherwise.”

A.J. Smith respoded by saying “My first reaction was we both have similar feelings,” “I have no intentions of leaving San Diego.  San Diego is where my GM career started and where I’d like it to end.  I also have nothing but love and the utmost respect for this team, the players and the Spanos family.  I have absolutely no control over how long I will be with the Chargers.”

Smith eventually apoligized, but a General Manager should never be in the news for something negative.  It is an inexcusale act on Smith's part.

He can't and will never be happy with L.T. because he was not drafted by A.J. Smith, he was drafted by John Butler. If you don't believe, me look at the players and coaches he's let go Drew Brees, Marty Schottenheimer, etc.

There is no denying the fact that A.J. Smith is a great general manager. The Philip Rivers trade and the players he drafted in 2005 are moves nobody can disagree with.

But the fact is, A.J. Smith wants players that has invested in to do well. That is why he can never be happy for L.T.

The fact of the matter is that A.J. Smith has simply the biggest ego ever by a general manager, and it is getting in the way LaDainian's career with the Chargers.