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OWNERSHIP, COACHING &ADMINISTRATIONA.J. Smith, continuedBowl All-Star game. After Youngstown State, Smith had freeagent opportunities with the Minnesota Vikings in 2006 andthe Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2007. He went on to play inNFL Europa with the Berlin Thunder in 2007 and was on thepractice squad for the Arena League’s Arizona Rattlers in2008. Smith’s professional playing career ended in 2009after a stint on the practice squad with the CFL’s WinnipegBlue Bombers. Smith now lives in Atlanta and is the southeastarea scout for the Washington Redskins.Smith’s Pro Bowl AcquisitionsDraft Choices:Hanik Milligan (2003)Nick Hardwick (2004)Nate Kaeding (2004)Shaun Phillips (2004)Vincent Jackson (2005)Shawne Merriman (2005)Marcus McNeill (2006)Antonio Cromartie (2006)Eric Weddle (2007)Ryan Mathews (2010)(year acquired)Via Trade:Philip Rivers (2004)Free Agents:Lorenzo Neal (2003)Kris Dielman (2003)*Antonio Gates (2003)*Kassim Osgood (2003)**undrafted free agentsA.J. Smith’s Experience1971-76 — Assistant Coach, Cranston West High School1976 — Head Coach, Rhode Island Kings (EFL)1977 — Part-Time Scout, New York Giants1978 — Assistant Coach, University of Rhode Island1978-80 — Part-Time Scout, New England Patriots1981 — Part-Time Scout, Houston Oilers1982-83 — Scout, Chicago Blitz (USFL)1984 — Scout, Pittsburgh Maulers (USFL)1985-86 — Pro Personnel Director, San Diego Chargers1987-88 — Area Scout, Buffalo Bills1989-92 — Assistant Director of College Scouting, Buffalo Bills1993-00 — Director of Pro Personnel, Buffalo Bills2001-02 — Assistant GM—Dir. of Pro Personnel, San Diego Chargers2003-12 — Exec. VP—General Manager, San Diego ChargersEd McGuire has enjoyed a steady ascent since joining theChargers in 1998 as coordinator of football operations. In2007, he was promoted to executive vice president of footballoperations, and in 2008 he became assistant general manager.McGuire is in charge of all football operations for theChargers. He oversees player contract negotiations as wellas the day-to-day business and administrative operationsof the scouting department, coaching department, equipmentand video departments, training staff, and strengthand conditioning staff.One of McGuire’s key roles involves serving as the chiefnegotiator for all player contracts. The Chargers have made aconcerted effort to re-sign their own players and McGuirehas played an integral role in the process. In 2004, McGuirenegotiated an eight-year contract extension for 2006 NFLMVP and two-time NFL rushing champion, LaDainian Tomlinson.At the time, the deal was the largest contract ever signedED McGUIREExecutive Vice President of Football Operations —Assistant General Manager25th NFL Season, 15th season with Chargersby a running back in NFL history. And in 2009, McGuire negotiatedPhilip Rivers’ six-year, $92 million contract extension,the largest player contract negotiated in team history.McGuire joined the Chargers after serving as the seniormanager of labor operations for the NFL’s ManagementCouncil from 1996-98. He was the league’s manager of playerpersonnel from 1991-96 and originally joined the NFL in1987 as a player personnel analyst. McGuire also worked inthe personnel department for the United States FootballLeague from 1984-86.During his tenure in the National Football League office,McGuire became a leading expert on the NFL’s salary cap andCollective Bargaining Agreement, which was created in 1993between the NFL and the NFL Players’ Association.Born in Riverhead, New York, McGuire graduated with adegree in athletic administration in 1984 from St. John’s Universityin Jamaica, New York. He played football and baseballat Riverhead High School.McGuire and his wife, Jane, have two children—son Kevinand daughter Shannon—and reside in Rancho Bernardo.Ed McGuire’s Experience1984-86 — Player Personnel Assistant, USFL1987-91 — Player Personnel Analyst, NFL1991-96 — Manager of Player Personnel, NFL1996-98 — Senior Manager of Labor Operations, NFL1998-00 — Coordinator of Football Operations, San Diego Chargers2000-06 — Vice President of Football Operations, San Diego Chargers2007 — Exec. VP of Football Operations, San Diego Chargers2008-12 — Exec. VP of Football Operations—Asst. GM, San Diego ChargersMEDIA GUIDE | 12