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It’s December, and that means rumors of Norv Turner and A.J. Smith being fired are here again. But Chargers president Dean Spanos shot down those rumors, saying no decision has yet been made.

  • Mark Sandritter

    Mark Sandritter

    Chargers’ Dean Spanos denies reports of firings

    Stephen Dunn

    In a statement released by the organization, Spanos said he is the only person who would make the final decision and he hasn’t told anyone what he is expecting to do. Instead, Spanos said any rumors coming out now are pure speculation. Spanos said he will make his evaluations at the end of the season. The complete statement can be found below.

    His statement comes shortly after reports which said Spanos had decided to fire both Turner and Smith at the end of the season. This isn’t the first time there have been reports that Spanos was planning to fire his head coach and general manager. Similar rumors circulated near the end of last season.

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