The Los Angeles Chargers’ departure from San Diego reportedly caused widespread anger among NFL owners and league executives to the point where certain members of that select group are still hoping the decision is reversed.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Friday that one source described the league as “besides itself” since the move was announced. In turn, some individuals are holding out hope that Chargers chairman Dean Spanos will change course before it’s too late, though they acknowledge that’s a long shot.

The behind-the-scenes reaction described by Schefter represents a different message than the one relayed by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell following the relocation announcement.

Nate Davis of USA Today passed along comments Goodell made last week about the inability to secure a new stadium and the key role that played in forcing the team out of its longtime home.

“Relocation is painful for teams and communities. It is especially painful for fans, and the fans in San Diego have given the Chargers strong and loyal support for more than 50 years, which makes it even more disappointing that we could not solve the stadium issue,” the commissioner said. “As difficult as the news is for Charger fans, I know Dean Spanos and his family did everything they could to try to find a viable solution in San Diego.”