Those Who Like Palmer, He's Demanding Trade

[unicar15]

The guy won the toughest division in the league last year...I really hope we make a play for him...i really think the bengals are just a poisonous environment

[Fiz]

Carson Palmer will demand a trade from the Bengals, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

According to Mortensen, Palmer is willing to "play the retirement card" if he doesn't get his wish. We're not exactly sure what Palmer is thinking here. Set to make $11.5 million in 2011, his rapidly declining play will attract limited interest on the trade market. If he stays in Cincy, he is at least likely to get one more season as the starter while they groom a new quarterback. There is likely more to the story here. Jan. 23 - 1:39 pm et

Source: Chris Mortensen on Twitter

And he has no arm anymore lol just lol

[Ricky Spanish]

wow what the hell are they going to do? who are they going to get to be their starter? Dan Lefeavour? i'm pretty sure if they trade carson then they take gabbert with their first pick.

[Fiz]

that said Clausen for Palmer straight up and never look back

[mav1234]

And he has no arm anymore lol just lol

meh, his contract is more of a concern than his arm in bringing him here I think. I don't know that he is worth that much money, but I do think he could still be better than he was last season for several seasons while we groomed a replacement.

[Matthias]

According to Mort, Palmer is willing to pull out the retirement card to push for a trade. They say he would be interested in going back to the west coast, and that is why the 49ers would be a spot he's interested in. Giving the situation here, he probably would be opposed to playing here. Outside of this fanbase and guys in the locker room, many see the Panthers as a team that will not be competing for a championship any time soon.

[Darth Biscuit]

Palmer had some issues this past season... I wonder if they were team/situation related or if he's lost it. If nothing else though he's got the experience... I wouldn't mind it.

[mav1234]

hmm, odd. well, if he wants to play out west, then we're out I guess. Perhaps he's going to try to get to Seattle.

[YourMomsLover]

that said Clausen for Palmer straight up and never look back

:rofl:

[hepcat]

Never been the same since his injury...but regardless he's a mega upgrade over what we have now.

[top dawg]

You guys want the younger version of Jake Delhomme...post-Tommy-Jake?

That bar is so low...damned rebar...nah, rebar is used to reinforce. Palmer is more like bamboo.

[Urrymonster]

Well, I just don't get this. He can't be traded. Flat out. So somewhere he is getting so God awful advice from his agent, unless they are trying to force him to be released. But then he misses out on the $11.5 million he would have made. Still a really bizarre decision considering the circumstances.

That said, Carson can still play. He only really struggled when he was under a lot of pressure. I wouldn't want him on that contract, but I wouldn't say no to bringing him in, however I think he would be a hot commodity.

[MHS831]

I like him. He has been dealing with a depleted OL, inconsistent running game, and lunatic WRs. trade a fifth for him--or goodson--and restructure a 4-year deal.

Of course, we are not trading before the CBA. Why is Palmer saying this now?

[Starscream]

I wouldn't want a player that makes demands to ownership. If he's demanding a trade in Cincy, what type of demands would he try and pull here?