Washington Redskins Depart NFL Scouting Combine with a Possible New Advisor

February 27, 2013   ·   John Bibb   ·   Jump to comments

The Washington Redskins might have another cook in the front office kitchen, as the team is interested in former San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith as a team advisor/consultant, following discussions at the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
Smith was fired, along with head coach and former Redskins coach Norv Turner, by the Chargers following the final 2012 regular season game. The Chargers finished 2012 with a record of 7-9, the team's only losing season under Smith in his 10-year association with the team.
Smith has ties to the Redskins organization, which include working alongside current Redskins GM Bruce Allen in the mid-1980's. The two were involved in front office operations for the USFL's Chicago Blitz. 
In addition, Smith tried out for the Redskins as a player in 1974 for Allen's father, legendary Redskins coach George Allen.
His son Kyle Smith is a scout for the Redskins.
Smith has been described in media accounts as authorita...

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