 On December 31, 2012, the San Diego Chargers fired general manager A. J. Smith and head coach Norv Turner after finishing the season with a disappointing 9–7 record.He finished the 2012 season with 97 combined tackles (83 solo), nine passes defensed, three interceptions, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.His teammates voted him as the Chargers' MVP in 2012 and he also was named to the Associated Press All-Pro Team.