Chargers review: Plenty of heavy lifting to do in order to reach elite level

What we learned and what we heard after the Houston Texans bounced the Chargers from the AFC playoffs Saturday was crystal clear. The Chargers weren’t good enough on the day to defeat the Texans and advance to the next round. What comes next is what comes next.

Coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz will speak with reporters Wednesday to address the past, the present and a future that appears to be very bright for the franchise despite a resounding 32-12 defeat Saturday. It’s...