Jay Gruden: We're Going To Make Everything Right For Carson Palmer
by Josh Kirkendall on Feb 3, 2011 4:09 PM EST
Email
PrintOn the same day of the two Conference Championship games, Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer demanded a trade because, as ESPN's Chris Mortensen writes, "he has grown frustrated with the team's inconsistencies." Whatever that means. Sure, there's not doubt that we could come up with a list of things that Palmer means, but the truth is, generalities and vague statements released by an agent provides little insight as to the actual demand. Most players that demand a trade make it known for what reason. And that money is typically money. If we didn't have our own beliefs with an intimate knowledge on the history of Mike Brown, we'd be at a total loss. The fact is, since demanding a trade, Palmer has disappeared. Though to be fair to him, his wife just had their third child and there's nothing wrong with want to spend time with your family.
Before Chad Ochocinco said that Bob Bratkowski wasn't the problem: "I don't understand what the firing was for". But in truth, the veteran wide receiver believes that firing the former offensive coordinator was in response to Palmer's demand for a trade. Chad said at the time, "They'll do whatever it takes to keep him."
On Thursday, during Marvin Lewis' press conference announcing the hire of Jay Gruden, Marvin Lewis responded to a question regarding Carson Palmer, saying "I’ll speak with Carson about (the hiring)." Really? Shall we ask him his thoughts on Global Warming? We're sure context is the issue here. Regardless of the question on whether the hiring of Jay Gruden will pull Carson Palmer back into the fold, there has to be frustration that after the quarterback demands a trade, he leaves under the cover of silence without saying a word. Leadership with all it's grace.
That being said, Jay Gruden is confident that Palmer will return.
"I think everybody's positive (about) him coming back," Gruden said. "There are obviously issues right now with the quarterback, but I think everyone is hopeful we can get a deal done where he comes back and he plays like Carson can play. He's one of the elite quarterbacks in the league and we have to keep it that way and keep him protected and have fun playing football and I think he will do that and if he wants to come back, we're going to make everything right for him."
We're not sure exactly what would make Palmer happy. Will it be Gruden? I suppose at the rate Palmer does things, we'll eventually find out. Unless there's no CBA. Then we'll just watch reruns of Fringe (because it's the absolute awesomest show on TV).
24 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Anybody know how Fringe is doing rating wise?
I know they moved it to Friday, and that’s usually a death sentence for TV shows. And yes, it’s one of the best shows on TV.
This is our year!
RE:
Read that last week, ratings were up some 47%, mostly because of DVR numbers?
Managing Editor at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.
by Josh Kirkendall on Feb 3, 2011 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
SMH?
what does Fringe have to do with this topic? lol
Moisture is the essense of wetness, and wetness is the essense of beauty.
aahhhh, I see
who reads the last sentence anyways…
Moisture is the essense of wetness, and wetness is the essense of beauty.
I think Palmer plays this season and does well
Note: that is if there is no lockout.
That Conf Call you linked
was interesting, i like this guy. Side Note: that was the weirdest end to a conference call i’ve ever heard).
But i like what i’m hearing coming from Gruden. energetic, innovative, disciplined, and SMASH MOUTH
The Curse of Bo Jackson: Jan 13th,1991- present day
Josh
Remember us trying to figure out why Carson wouldnt comment on Marvin Lewis hire back thru the Bengals reps,we thought that was odd why he had to go thru the Bengals to comment in the first place,and Benson,saying thats a good move for the Bengals to fire Brat,not “us” but the Bengals,its obv that neither are coming back (Benson Franchised Tagged is just crazy),in Palmers case,hes pretty much set as money is concerned,so to say its about money,that cant be farther from the truth knowing hes willing to throw 55mill to the wind for the remainder of his contract,I also see why the Ocho is warming up to the Bengals,hes set to make 6mill this year,and lets face it,he wouldnt get that on the open market,so hes fine staying one more year,as for me,I hope we trade both these guys (assuming theirs a CBA to do so) because I and any player in that locker room wants someone that doesnt wanna be there that needs to be a leader on the field,I would prefer we start coaching up Dan LeFevour instead of standing around wondering what Palmers thinking is gonna be,and he actually does go thru with his threat to retire,so I say trim the fat off the roster and start fresh,because theirs still alot a work to be done yet.
What I'm not hearing
Is anyone saying they have spoken to Carson recently. He’s making all contact through Dunn. Not a good sign.
i don't like how much sense you are making
i would love to hear that he has been talking with other people rather than just hearing about him disapproving of our attempts to appease him
Flying is as simple as throwing yourself at the ground and missing
Well now.
Seeing how it’s not even the official end of the year (There’s a championship going on this weekend!) I think there’s some time to let things fall into place.
If Carson concedes his trade demands, it will be after he feels the organization is actually trying to right the ship before it goes under. I still don’t get the either Benson or Palmer thing. Just because Benson stays doesn’t mean HE is going to get all the carries. I think Palmer – like 99% of the fans- wants a honest to God run by committee, where Scott and Leonard are used more effectively. I’d like to have Benson here and we might get really lucky in the draft and locate the next Tolbert.
Brats gone and there’s a new OC with fire and passion.
Ocho and TO are probably gone as well. Makes me believe AJ Green signing would seal the deal.
In fact, the draft might be the last part of all this. Carson wants a target, and he wants some freakin pass protection he can rely on to give him time and not end up with a face full of turf each game.
Regardless of whether it’s “being done to appease the mighty Carson” or not, can any of us argue these are not vital to having a successful season?
2010 - The Year of the LOLCats.
mayhaps keep Ocho
this year he didn’t get much due to the entity that is refered to as T.O. I’d like to give him another year or so and then think about trading. i still am not sold on getting a reciever when it isn’t a glaring need
Flying is as simple as throwing yourself at the ground and missing
but I agree with all else you said
Flying is as simple as throwing yourself at the ground and missing
I think the draft is going to paint the picture as to what we do.
I can’t see keeping Chad if we sign Green, and if he’s not traded this year, he won’t have any sort value on the market. He will in fact become TO.
2010 - The Year of the LOLCats.
Chad can still be valuable
I’m saying this year could count as an abberation, and judgeing by the progress of Simpson, we could market him as a mentor. Not a mentor in behavior obviously, but a mentor in actually playing the game
Flying is as simple as throwing yourself at the ground and missing
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on Cincy Jungle
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
- Things to know about NFL men who served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam
- How Kyle Orton almost cost the Colts Andrew Luck
- Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley arrested again; now has more NFL arrests than NFL sacks
- Former high-school star Brian Banks does serious time on trumped-up charge, now hopes for an NFL shot
- Former ‘idiot kicker’ Mike Vanderjagt in trouble after accosting junior-high heckler
