The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Tomlinson said on NFL Network Thursday that he would like to play in the 2012 season, but he's not sure whether any team will be interested in the services of a RB who turns 33 in June and gained just 280 yards last year. "I'm not sure, but I do want to continue to play," Tomlinson said.

Diehards Line:So what can Tomlinson provide to a team that signs him to a free-agent contract? Leadership is the obvious answer, given that Tomlinson is one of the most respected players in the NFL, but Tomlinson doesn't want people to overlook what he can bring on the field. "I think I'm still a viable option out of the backfield," he said. "Especially in sub packages. I think I do really well in running routes and creating mismatches. ..." Tomlinson caught 42 passes for 449 yards and averaged a career-high 10.7 yards a catch last season, so he may be right when he says he still has something left as a receiver. As PFT's Michael David Smith suggests, there aren't many 33-year-old running backs in the NFL, but if Tomlinson is motivated to keep playing, there's probably some team that could use him.