Top 50 free agents: New rules could fill up deep pool - Pete Prisco
6. Eric Weddle, S, San Diego Chargers: He is a rangy safety in a league that craves them. Weddle is a former corner, which speaks to his pass-coverage skills. He will be a wanted commodity.

Best of the NFL summer 2011 teams - Bill Williamson
Best talent evaluation: We’re going with the Chargers here. I like what the Chiefs have done in the past two years. But the truth is, San Diego general manager A.J. Smith has built a consistent winner in the past seven years.

Would any of these designs — including one for stadium — work in San Diego? - Roger Showley
NewSchool seniors and graduates' exhibitions address stadium, housing issues

Chargers' A.J. Smith: Philip Rivers is championship quarterback - Dennis Dillon
Seven years later, San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith does not regret the blockbuster draft deal he orchestrated in 2004 when he traded quarterback Eli Manning for quarterback Philip Rivers, even though Manning and the New York Giants won a Super Bowl after the 2007 season.

Team checklist: San Diego Chargers - Gregg Rosenthal
The Chargers have the best quarterback in the division (by far) a promising rookie class. A few smart free agent moves should have them in Super Bowl contention.