Also, Palmer isn't top quarterback in Bengals franchise history. Ken Anderson and Boomer Esiason outrank him, and neither became a first-round choose.


Undoubtedly, Palmer has an vital submit club lore, impressive play earlier within his profession was breathtaking. Don't forget that the very best Palmer-led teams could put Pittsburgh and Baltimore in their heels like few others clubs. With Ochocinco, the late Henry and T.J. Houshmandzadeh(notes), Palmer were talented three-WR tandem to employ as his career began to surge in value in '05. Henry by no means lived nearly the promise he showed as being a rookie in '05, but Ochocinco and Houshmandzadeh formed an excellent tandem for almost all Palmer's Bengals career.


So what exactly is Palmer's Bengals legacy? You will find there's negative and positive along with the in-between. He was an appropriate pick on the right time for Cincinnati. He was brilliant early, however, not just as much so during his later years. He previously rotten injury luck. He worked tough to return from some important injuries. He quarterbacked the Bengals to two playoff appearances coupled with them on the doorstep of another. Nevertheless, the club nonetheless hasn't won a playoff game ever since the 1990 postseason


"Because on the lack of accomplishment that Carson as well as the Bengals have observed collectively," Palmer's agent, David Dunn, said in a statement released in January, depending on the Cincinnati Enquirer, "Carson strongly feels if you have a separation amongst him and then the Bengals could possibly be in the best interest of all parties."


Dunn's statement noted that Palmer "could not respect the Brown family any additional than he is doing or be far more grateful for how much the Browns did for him wonderful wife Shaelyn and his household."


This is relevant. The Bengals haven't treated Carson Palmer shabbily. I'm not really seeing it. He is been compensated well. His supporting cast was solid altogether and powerful when he played his very best. There has been superior circumstances for any quarterback, but organizations worse ones.


It is usually Palmer's prerogative to force the Bengals' hand. But to suggest fingers and say "Same old Bengals" is to try to miss the thing. Up to now, Palmer had done very well from the Bengals and then the Bengals do well by him. The Bengals is usually an effortless target, however not right here.


In April, Cincinnati drafted TCU QB Andy Dalton(notes) in Round Two, anf the husband likely begins if Palmer doesn't return. This is often intriguing and not made for the Bengals. Nevertheless, unless Palmer adjustments his mind, the Bengals almost certainly really need to turn to Dalton.


Indeed, how you don't forget Palmer could come down to whether the Bengals can trade him and make use of the assets to rebuild. So of course, almost everything comes home in the Bengals' up coming move. Head for bankruptcy . trade Palmer, or will they have a stand pat and send a communication that they can definitely won't be held hostage by a person?


All damage is it wasn't the ending everyone desired in the event the Bengals drafted Palmer, then signed him to that huge contract, the one that runs right up until he or she is 35, more than three? years from now.