And two, the Chargers could end up playing a pivotal role in the future of that organization based on how things shake out in the Week 18 season finale. Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers

Fifty-one percent of the voters were in favor of firing Pierce, while 49 percent of the voters thought he deserved to return to the Silver and Black for a second full season after the team played hard for him in a season filled with major injuries.

Pierce held his final meeting with the team Monday and spoke as if he's returning, though owner Mark Davis has yet to clarify.