Dolphins Legend Likes the Idea of Palmer in Miami

by Jason Garrison on Apr 1, 2011 1:00 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins hall of fame quarterback Dan Marino, who many people believe is one of the, if not the greatest quarterback of all time, thinks Miami should pursue Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, for the right price, of course.

"I’ve always liked Carson," Marino said after addressing sports business executives. "For a third-rounder, I would do it."

While Marino still believes in Miami's young, but unproven, quarterback from the University of Michigan, Chad Henne, saying that "giving up on him would be a mistake," he knows the value of having a talented quarterback like Henne sit behind a veteran signal caller like Palmer.

"He has what it takes to be a starter," Marino said Wednesday. "He had an off year last year. I’m pulling for the kid."

Reports surfaced in March that the Dolphins may be interested in acquiring Palmer. Dolphins beat writer for The Miami Herald, Armando Salguero, wrote that Palmer is head and shoulders above any quarterback the Dolphins could hope to acquire in free agency or in the draft.

Palmer is different.

He’s unquestionably better than Chad Henne. He’s not Tom Brady, but he’s head-and-shoulders above the other quarterbacks who might become available. He’s not a Pro Bowl player but he would be the second-best quarterback in the AFC East. He’s not Peyton Manning, but if he’s put in the right situation, he could help make a mediocre team a playoff contender.

The lack of a CBA and the current lockout would prevent the Dolphins and Bengals from making any kind of deal for Palmer, but that likely wouldn't matter because Bengals owner Mike Brown has repeatedly stated that he will not be dealing Palmer, even though he's threatened to retire.

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Would you accept a third-round pick for Carson Palmer?

No, I would ask for more than that

414 votes

Yes, a third-round pick would be fine

186 votes

I would take a seventh-round pick and a Tootsie Roll

64 votes

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A third rounder for an immediate upgrade and starter at the QB position?

Bullshit. Pennington is injured, again. Henne is trash. Carson would give them a chance to contend, and he thinks that’s worth a 3rd? Don’t be so careless with your words Marino, floating garbage like that out to the media won’t get Carson traded any time soon. MB hears that and goes “See, I knew I was right not to shop him around.”

by Cry on Apr 1, 2011 1:03 PM EDT reply actions

They don't have a 2nd..

So he’s more saying deal your highest non first round pick.

Idk if Carson if worth the 15th overall pick in the draft.

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by C Byers on Apr 1, 2011 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions

2012 picks?

2nd and 4th maybe?

by Cry on Apr 1, 2011 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions

My semi-realistic plan

Ask for a conditional third and a player—if not a starter, a player we could use heavily in a rotation.

by Big Sky Bengal on Apr 1, 2011 1:12 PM EDT reply actions

CP9 is worth

a conditional pick as Big Sky says. I’d see it range from 2ed round to third round in 2012. First round is nuts, no owner is stupid enough to do that.
Still Bengals fans shouldn’t be surprised if CP9 has one of his best years wherever he goes.

by BENGALS69 on Apr 1, 2011 1:31 PM EDT reply actions

If Mike Brown is receiving those kinds of offers, it's hard to blame him for not pulling the trigger.

Fight Bengals Fatalism!

by Paul Cannon on Apr 1, 2011 1:42 PM EDT reply actions

I'd say if you can't get at least a second, then no.

And really it should be a first.

I’m with Brown 100% that you have to get what he’s worth to this team as the starting QB, not what he’s worth as a dissatisfied guy from So. Cal. If you get less than his worth as a starter, then you are a chump and everyone (other teams, owners) will treat you as such in future trade considerations.

If you can’t get that, then you let Palmer sit. There is value in showing everyone you can be crazy, as well. We should at least be able to do that.

by Boomer Lion on Apr 1, 2011 1:46 PM EDT reply actions

If it was a 3rd round pick and a player, would that be different?

Someone like a Will Allen, a veteran corner? Or even a Channing Crowder or Phillip Merling? Neither are lighting the world afire, but still. Just curious, my father is a ‘Phins fan so he’s obviously interested.

I have not yet begun to procrastinate.

by NYSteelersFan4 on Apr 1, 2011 3:05 PM EDT reply actions

I think so.

If it’s a need. An OG or SS that could upgrade us would work with a lower pick. I just say if we’re giving him away we lose now and later. If he goes to another team we better improve. Otherwise let him retire. If we are screwed no matter what then don’t improve another club!

by Boomer Lion on Apr 1, 2011 3:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

picks are just a lot more valuable than current players.

With draft picks, you can get a home run, but with a vet player, you pretty much know what you’re getting. And for the most part, you’d wouldn’t have to pay a draft pick quite as much — particularly if there’s a rookie wage scale this year. So, I’d say no on a vet + a 3rd rounder, depending on the vet of course.

Fight Bengals Fatalism!

by Paul Cannon on Apr 1, 2011 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Marino scored 14 on the wonderlic.

"Pawtucket Patriot Beer. If you drink it, hot women will have sex in your backyard."

by Evil Monkey on Apr 1, 2011 3:17 PM EDT reply actions

A third round pick?

I would have a really hard time accepting anything less than a second round pick. Maybe a 3rd, 4th and 5th round combo. Or perhaps a third round pick and a current player who would actually be of use to the Bengals. It would also open up the “Mike Brown Salary Cap” for other players to make a trade, but it would leave us in a tough QB situation.

by SnapCount80 on Apr 1, 2011 3:48 PM EDT reply actions

a third i would rather

have the satisfaction of palmer rotting for four years. even a second is an insult yes he doesn’t want to play but im sure someone would give a first for him. maybe try to get a 2012first from a bad team like carolina. Also if we did that and no games are played this season does that mean we get the same draft order?

by bengalsfanforlife on Apr 2, 2011 12:46 PM EDT reply actions