Carson Palmer still threatening to take his ball and go home...

[Rayman]

Report: Carson Palmer says he'll never play for Cincinnati Bengals again - ESPN

Report: Carson Palmer says he'll retire


Carson Palmer is apparently determined to leave Cincinnati.

Palmer, who has demanded the Bengals trade him, told a confidant he "will never set foot in Paul Brown Stadium again," WCPO-TV in Cincinnati reported Tuesday.


Bengals owner Mike Brown said in January that he will not trade Palmer because the quarterback is crucial to the team's plans.

Several sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen in January that Palmer will contemplate retirement if the Bengals do not trade him.

According to Tuesday's report, Palmer said "I have $80 million in the bank. I don't have to play football for money. I'll play it for the love of the game but that would have to be elsewhere. I'm prepared to live my life."

Palmer hasn't talked to the media since making his trade request. A text message seeking comment wasn't returned. Agent David Dunn released a statement saying that "because of the lack of success that Carson and the Bengals have experienced together, Carson strongly feels that a separation between him and the Bengals would be in the best interest of both parties."

Palmer was the franchise's building block when it made him the first overall pick in 2003, Marvin Lewis' first season as coach. He led the Bengals to the playoffs in 2005 and 2009 -- their only winning records in the past 20 years -- and rebounded from severe knee and elbow injuries along the way.

 

[jeffx]

Shitty organization, clueless coach, and a locker room full of knuckleheads. I don't blame Carson one bit.

 

[JayDizzle]

Hope he likes the UFL or the Arena League.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

Shitty organization, clueless coach, and a locker room full of knuckleheads. I don't blame Carson one bit.

I've been preaching this for years.

Once upon a time, Palmer was a very good player. As recent as the first half of the 2009 season, he was playing very well. Since then, his body language has been obvious, and his play has gone in the shitter.

NBA players have been calling their own shots now for years, so good for Palmer if he can muscle his way out of that city and find a new home. SF, ARZ, OAK, plenty of places where he is an obvious upgrade and he can win a division right away.

 

[mcstl25]

If Palmer took his $80 million and invested it in a 3 percent Treasury bond, he would make $2.4 million dollars in interest every year for doing absolutely nothing. Can't blame the guy.

 

[Roogy]

What Carson Palmer fails to realize is he's a lot of the reason why the Bengals suck. Dude is awful and they made the playoffs in 2009 despite his sub-par QB'ing.

I say make him retire. Guy is a grade A douchebag, who tells people what type of money he has in his bank account?

As a Bengals fan, I do agree that the org. is a joke and has been since Mike Brown has been owner. I agree with Carson on that much but I'd still stick it to Carson and force him to retire.

 

[theMINI]

Palmer was absolutley horrible last season.

 

[G-men]

this is seriously a bitch move, but he should pull a Lebron and make a televised "Decision" on his retirement.

 

[FirstTimer]

Al Davis just came.

 

[Herm]

hey he's better than VY, kerry collins, and Rusty Smith. I'd take him as a titan

 

[Woy]

hey he's better than VY, kerry collins, and Rusty Smith. I'd take him as a titan

I'm not a Palmer fan at all, but if we can get him cheap, I'm for it.

If he sucks, then we can get Luck or Barkley next season. :shifty:

 

[Rudi]

Palmer is playing his cards right. Why would you want to play for Mike Brown? He is the worst owner in the NFL. Fuck it, retire.

 

[Shayn•Da•Pain]

Going going back back to Cali Cali.

I see this USC QB going back to Cali to play for Oakland or San Fran next season.

 

[manchild24]

Palmer + Snyder = OVERPAYING. We will probably trade away our first rounder.

 

[SuperKevin]

Palmer was absolutley horrible last season.

The offensive line struggled and the added pressure of having to keep Ocho and TO happy probably added to it

 

[jeffx]

The offensive line struggled and the added pressure of having to keep Ocho and TO happy probably added to it

Playing with Larry Fitzgerald in Arizona would be like a breath of fresh air.

 

[Awesometrax]

Playing with Larry Fitzgerald in Arizona would be like a breath of fresh air.

Except they're probably getting Kolb.

 

[Senser81]

Except they're probably getting Kolb.

If you were a team like Arizona, would you rather have Kevin Kolb or Carson Palmer?

 

[Shayn•Da•Pain]

If you were a team like Arizona, would you rather have Kevin Kolb or Carson Palmer?

Would you rather have an overpaid shitbag or an overpaid young shitbag?

 

[killgod]

I couldn't care less if Carson Palmer ever played an NFL game again.
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