The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... GM A.J. Smith empathized, yet was typically unmoved by the sentiments expressed by Tomlinson on his Web site Wednesday. “My first reaction was we both have similar feelings,” Smith said. “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."

Diehards Line:Ahhh. ... In case you missed it (see here), that's almost a verbatim recitation of the post that appeared on LT's official web site Wednesday. Smith finished off: “As for now, I am the Chargers' GM, and I have major decisions to ponder for the organization now and in the future. My recommendation to Dean Spanos will be what's in the best interest of the team – both short and long term. That's my job. That's what Dean hired me to do. ...” For the record, Tomlinson's statement was actually not anything different than what he had said in previous weeks on the topic of his time in San Diego possibly coming to an end. Nor is Smith's.