He joined the San Diego Chargers in 2001 as a director of pro personnel, and was promoted to general manager and executive vice president for them two years later.
Smith was a graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, Rhode Island,[1] where he was a standout on the football and track teams.
[3] Smith worked as part-time scout for several NFL teams: New York Giants (1977), New England Patriots (1978–80), Houston Oilers (1981).
[6] He spent 14 seasons (1987–00) with the Buffalo Bills,[7] working his way from area scout to director of pro personnel during the team's most successful period, which included four straight Super Bowl appearances.
[11] Over his tenure, Smith allowed Darren Sproles, Michael Turner and Vincent Jackson to leave the Chargers without finding adequate replacements.
[11][13] Due to public perceptions that he brought an arrogant approach to contract dealings and that his strategies involved high-risk/high-reward, Smith was both widely praised and criticized by fans and media.
[20] In 2005, Smith returned to Kentucky Wesleyan College order to attend a dedication in his honor, during which they unveiled a plaque of commemoration, naming a new training facility the "A.J.
"[2] Smith won the Kentucky Wesleyan College Alumni Achievement Award in 2010, and was inducted into their Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013.
[21] Kyle is the assistant general manager for the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL,[23][24][25] while Andrea is the director of premium services for the Anschutz Entertainment Group.