The Facts: Following up on the previous item. ... Palmer texted Republic staffer Dan Bickley last week and said in response to a question about whether he'll play in 2017: "I guess nothing is ever official until it is, but i'd like to play if my body responds the way I hope."

Diehards Line: At this point, it's obviously not clear if Palmer will return. Adding to the intrigue is the fact that Larry Fitzgerald's return could depend on Palmer's. It should be noted that Palmer finished the last six weeks of the season on a high note, rekindling memories of his 2015 season and making coach Bruce Arians and GM Steve Keim believe the 37-year-old has more left in him. It's a situation we'll be watching closely in coming weeks.