Bengals continue to claim Palmer not going anywhere

[MHS831]

Didin't they wait out Ocho? Probably the reason his ultimatum was more dire than "please trade me."

If anyone wants to know why character is important to a team, get on the bus and take a field trip to Cincinnati. In this case, the knock is on an owner who thinks he can win with thugs because he seems to be one himself. NO wonder Palmer wants out.

Palmer will be a better QB out of CIncy.

About a trade: First, Palmer is damaged goods. Coming off a bad season, is getting older and has been banged up a lot in his career, and has a ridiculous contract. Secondly, he has already gone public about his desire to leave/retire. The Panthers know these things. They also know that Cincy is in need of a QB in the worst way.

To Trade:

They would need the ability to talk to the player before a deal is made. Rework the contract and find out if this Queen City is a better place to land.

Secondly, I give Palmer a trade value of about a lower first or second rounder as a player. Just a guess. The difference between #1 and #4 is 1200 points. Since he is damaged goods and they possibly need a higher pick to get a QB, I would offer to switch picks for Palmer. However, 1200 gives him an upper first round value. I would add a conditional pick in 2012 (a second rounder) , based on Palmer's not meeting minimal performance standards here.

I think Cincy would take that, unless another team has a solution for their QB problems.

[InDaZone]

The problem with the Bengals is the owner and his cheapness. The Bengals are known for having the worst training facilities. That's part of the reason why Marvin Lewis gave them crap before resigning. The owner of the Bengals collects millions every year for holding the GM title... and he won't hire scouts. I heard other family members carry high ranking titles within the organization so they can get paid as well.