This topic will make a great discussion, especially amongst Chargers and Schottenheimer fans, because of all the factors that surround this decision. It will be interesting to see who AJ Smith hires to be the new coach, and who fills in the positions of Defensive Coordinator, tight ends coach, linebackers coach and running backs coach. I know that the team ultimately comes down to its players, and the Chargers have one of the best rosters in the NFL, but you still need the coaching to keep the team focused and going the right direction. Finding a good and qualified coach at this point of the season will be very difficult. But I'm sure AJ Smith will prove that he can build this team and create a championship team on his terms. He got close this year despite my opinions.

Just when the season ended and I was trying to be a reasonable Chargers fan, this has to happen and throw things up in the air again. I think this was a horrible decision, even if you factor everything in. You may tell me that someone had to go - How can you have an organization when the general manager and the coach don't get along? In this case, then you should get rid of the general manager but I know that won't happen and that's why Marty had to go.

There was an interesting article in this past Sunday's San Diego Union Tribune about why the city of San Diego hasn't been able to win a major sports championship. The owners and management are definitely one of the reasons.