"A certain silver-haired curmudgeon has been known to utter a phrase that, under the circumstances, is perfect for assessing this Chargers team. It is what it is. As credit was given when his makeover of the roster was the overwhelming catalyst that flipped 4-12 to 12-4 and transformed eight years of famine into seven years of relative prosperity, the bulk of the blame for this puddle of what it is rests with General Manager A.J. Smith. He knows it. We know it. We watched and waited through a 4-4 start, including a string of three crazy losses that still left room to believe the Chargers were close. Due to their history, they deserved that benefit, even with the doubts that were prevalent." Read more: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/nov/12/analysis-chargers-crossroads/
