Yesterday served as a bit of a bombshell for the Chargers’ franchise, as word began to spread that the NFL was officially discussing the viability of the Chargers’ franchise in LA. That, in and of itself, is not a terrible surprise, but it did mark a very distinct change in tone with how the NFL is handling the situation. This was the first time since before the move that the various team leaders openly discussed whether or not a franchise (or two or three) could truly survive in LA. Like the obligatory remarks of a post-game press box, the NFL has preached its “Great things lie ahead!