The Facts: New OC Mike McCoy told reporters on Monday he's only had the chance to talk to one player thus far -- Fitzgerald, in a conversation McCoy said was "just hello, how are you?" Fitzgerald still has not yet said if he was playing in 2018 for sure, although McCoy a couple of times referenced Fitzgerald in terms of the upcoming season sounding like a coach expecting Fitzgerald to return. "He's excited," McCoy said.
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As the Sports Xchange notes, at 34, Fitzgerald proved that he remains an elite receiver following his three most productive seasons in a row over the last three years. He is signed through 2018, but there is no guarantee he returns as he may follow the lead of head coach Bruce Arians and quarterback Carson Palmer and decide to retire. That said, it sounds like McCoy expects to have Fitz back. We'll be watching this one closely.