Report: Carson Palmer "would love to throw to" Terrell Owens
by Jake Liscow on Mar 6, 2010 5:21 PM EST
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NBC's Pro Football Talk blog is reporting that Carson Palmer is not fazed by T.O's past relationships with quarterbacks. In the wake of reports that the Bengals are interested in the controversial wide receiver, Bengals.com writer Geoff Hobson sent Palmer a text message asking how he felt about the prospect of playing with Owens.
"I’d love to," texted Palmer when asked about the possibility of throwing to Owens. "His past doesn’t bother me at all. If any qb can deal with extravagant wrs, it’s me."
Palmer has already corresponded with Antonio Bryant and says he’s willing to reach out to Owens as they go through the free-agent process. Bryant, 29, is seen as the best young receiver left on the unrestricted free agent market and is two years removed from an 83-catch season.
Lamont Smith, Bryant’s agent, said his client has some visits lined up but does not have one scheduled yet for Cincinnati.
"I would say he has some interest in Cincinnati; that’s how I would characterize it," Smith said. "He and Carson have exchanged some texts and that’s always a positive when the quarterback gets involved."
Palmer took note of the Ravens’ trade on Friday for Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin.
"They’re making some moves," Palmer said. "Whatever we can do to stay in the race."
Interestingly, Carson shares Cincy Jungle's opinion on Anquan Boldin and the need to keep pace with AFC North rivals. His self-confidence in dealing with "extravagant" wide receivers is heartening, too. It's generally good news when your favorite team's QB agrees with you about a team's needs and players that address those needs. Bryant and T.O. are both decent targets, and the Bengals need to answer the Boldin acquisition.
Earlier today, Drew "Shark" Rosenhaus confirmed that the Bengals have contacted him about T.O. Now we know that Carson has been in touch with Antonio Bryant, and I'm just not sure Mr. Bryant will be able to turn down Carson if they money's right.
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Very strange
CB85......Collaros for Heisman
by TennBengalfan on Mar 6, 2010 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t agree that the Bengals have to sign a WR just to keep up with the Ravens. Rather, the Ravens had to sign Anquan Boldin to keep pace with the Bengals. Unlike the Bengals, the Ravens didn’t have a No.1 until they signed Boldin, and I couldn’t tell you who there No.2 is. We have Chad who, in this homer’s humble opinion, is the superior player to Boldin. And who won the division last year? Yes, the Ravens are playing catch up to the Bengals.
This guy ^
Bringing the heat
CB85......Collaros for Heisman
by TennBengalfan on Mar 6, 2010 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
They're playing catch up, but we need to answer.
Even without a real WR, they played us really close last year. Joe Flacco is a really good, young QB. Add a legitimate No. 1, and look at Chad’s inconsistency, and that matchup worries me.
I want TO !
The only thing keeping TO from coming to the Bengals is he wants 85 and Ocho Cinco won’t give it up !
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
lol - not being serious
Media will start drama about OC and TO not able to get along so I’m just adding false drama
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
Pass Protection?
WR play (other than Chad) was poor last season, and I’m on board with bringing in a quality FA. That said, does anyone else feel like bolstering the O-line is even more critical than WR if the team is serious about a deep playoff run? To my eyes, Carson now has happy feet so bad that at times he appears to be channeling David Klingler. I’m thinking I would like to see us go O-line in the first.
by Bengals NFL Champs on Mar 6, 2010 10:35 PM EST reply actions
NO TO
Maybe i’m in the miniority but i don’t want TO. Everyone has complained about coles drops but thats nothing compared to TO’s. A 37 year old premadonna who catches 1 out of every 2 passes thrown his way is not the answer. When the cowboys needed a WR to get over the hump and they signed TO what happened? How many superbowls did philly win when TO was at his best and had a supporting cast? He’s a liability and a selfish cry baby. I would much rather sign Bryant or Chambers even though i don’t think that is the answer either. I would of loved to have Boldin but we blew it on that one, especially since he was fairly cheap.
Ocho Cinco and TO demand double teams
So that leaves only 7 on defense to try to stop Benson and the TE and 3rd receiver
That is a scenario Carson can exploit
Sign TO, Draft Golden Tate and Cinci will rule!
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
If we sign a WR, it would be big mistake to draft one early. That’s overkill for a skill position. Sign a WR, draft Lupati if he’s still there in the first, then focus on filling in holes on defense. Especially safety and DT’s.
This is our year!
My philosophy is multiple options
With too many stars to defend, defenses will crumble
My plan is sign TO and another FA RB like LT
Then draft Golden in the 1st, Toby Gerhart in the second, and TE Garret Graham in the 4th
That gives an effective mix of young and veteran players at all positions
Plenty of depth in case of injuries
Allows 2 back sets, 3rd down options, and 3 wideout sets
Carson has many options, someone will get open, and blitzing teams will pay
Think of the Saints offense – 5 WRs deep with a good TE and 3 RBs – they won the Super Bowl
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
What team wouldn’t like more playmakers on offense? Just sayin…Give me 5 pro bowlers on the o-line, benson & zimmer’s D, and line up chad and a 67 yr old jerry rice and we’re playing in the AFC championship
by Bengals NFL Champs on Mar 7, 2010 9:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
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