UPDATE: Report On Carson Palmer In Cincinnati Is False

by Josh Kirkendall on Sep 3, 2011 12:23 PM EDT in Rumors

UPDATE: According to a source, Palmer isn't in Cincinnati, per Pro Football Talk.

ORIGINAL: Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer and his agent David Dunn have been seen at Paul Brown Stadium Saturday morning, according to a (protected) tweet from 700 WLW producer James Bedingfield. Reports surfaced over the week that the Bengals and Palmer met in late July, with nothing coming to fruition. Bedingfield is trying to confirm and we're sure that we'll hear updates as they unfold. In other words don't run with this at warp speed and as always, remain suspicious.

Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer did report something new on Thursday, writing that the Bengals reached out to Palmer's representatives last week, but "nothing resulted."

The Bengals are prepared for a Carson Palmer return if it happens, keeping the salary cap clear so that his cap number doesn't push the Bengals over their maximum limit -- a limit that's not counted against the Bengals until the end of the season.

In four preseason games this year, Andy Dalton completed 36 of 60 passes for 328 yards passing with one touchdown against three interceptions. Dalton is expected to head into the season as the starting quarterback for the Bengals during the team's opener against the Cleveland Browns on September 11, 2011.

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One thing that happens if Carson comes back:

we finally get an answer to the question of whether it was Carson that caused the offense to falter, or some combination of Bratkowski and Chad.

That being said, and full well knowing that I’ve been big on Carson coming back, it’s too late for that now. You almost have to trade him. We will see. Marvin will need to talk to the vets in the locker room……..

Of course, as this post notes, it may all be trivial speculation!

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by Grizzlyfox on Sep 3, 2011 10:44 AM EDT reply actions

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by Doc Scratch on Sep 3, 2011 10:48 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

At this point

I don’t care if Palmer plays, gets benched, is traded, of joins the cheerleading squad… If I see one more “BREAKING CARSON PALMER NEWS!!!!” story, I may just throw my computer out the window.

by Black&Orange on Sep 3, 2011 10:57 AM EDT reply actions

if he comes back

hope they make him #3 and run gassers for a month or two.

(seriously, hope they trade him.)

" I for one, welcome our new Buffalo overlords. " - Whokebe

by palewook on Sep 3, 2011 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions

G&R said it best

Sometimes I feel like I’m beatin’ a dead horse
An I don’t know why you’d be bringin’ me down

" I for one, welcome our new Buffalo overlords. " - Whokebe

by palewook on Sep 3, 2011 11:02 AM EDT reply actions

As usual money talks

And $11 million speaks damn loud.
I didt see this coming. What a mess.

by BENGALS69 on Sep 3, 2011 11:02 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

meh i call bs until we see it actually happen

palmer is probably trying to find a team willing to give brown anything of substance for palmer. aside from the seahawks, dolphins, or 49ers, don’t see any other teams in the nfl that desperate.

" I for one, welcome our new Buffalo overlords. " - Whokebe

by palewook on Sep 3, 2011 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions

Might add Washington to that list.

Maybe Arizona in a few weeks, but it’s too early.

by K312 on Sep 3, 2011 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions

yeah rex grossman, thats a disaster in the making

forgot about the skins

" I for one, welcome our new Buffalo overlords. " - Whokebe

by palewook on Sep 3, 2011 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Hopeful for a resolution

My problem with the Palmer thing is I think this was going to hang over the Bengals all season just like the Vincent Jackson thing did with the Chargers. I applaud MB’s efforts to resolve this before the start of the season. I don’t think Cincy is the place for Palmer anymore, so I hope this resolution involves bringing him back for a trade.

Let’s face it, Palmer may have all the physical gifts, when compared to Dalton, but Dalton is a winner and has won this team over. CP has lost this team and at this point is way behind Dalton b/c CP doesn’t know the offense, has no timing with the receivers and is nothing more than a big name without a home. Miami, SF and Seattle are the natural landing spots for CP but none of those teams give him a better chance of winning than the Bengals (ok, well maybe they do, b/c the NFC West is TERRIBLE!!).

So here is my question to everyone: Assuming those are the three likely landing spots for CP, what do those teams have to offer outside of draft picks?

by WOOD98 on Sep 3, 2011 11:05 AM EDT reply actions

my problem with palmer

he’s a quitter.

" I for one, welcome our new Buffalo overlords. " - Whokebe

by palewook on Sep 3, 2011 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions

This was inevitable

It’s Palmer’s only leverage. He’s not leaving that money on the table, are you kidding? He’s also at risk for a clawback on the signing bonus if he simply doesn’t come back. The Bengals had to see this coming and hopefully have a plan that doesn’t jeopardize other players.

by K312 on Sep 3, 2011 11:13 AM EDT reply actions

Well we know

He’s not going to Seattle or the 49’ers. We already made trades with both teams and Palmer was more than likely on the trading block and neither team worked a deal out. We did however get two guys who will be on the roster. but if Palmer were going to be traded don’t you think it would have included some of these guys we picked up from one of the two teams we traded with.

by Toasted_Orange_Monster on Sep 3, 2011 11:20 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

1st I'd like to say welcome back CP

2nd of all, all offensive lineman, take 1 step to your left so the defensive line gets a free shot!!!:)
seriously though, if he’s here to play, his wife needs to stay in San Diego…he’s gonna get booed. If he’s here to get traded…good ridance!!! Last but not least, none of us knows if he knows the offense, his brother was a offseason “leader” and I’m sure he got a playbook when Gruden arrived, yeah his timing won’t be good with Green, but he’s worked with everyone else. I can honestly say I can see a Boomer situation where he comes back for 1 year and is traded.

by joeb69 on Sep 3, 2011 11:24 AM EDT reply actions

while it would be interesting to see palmer behind center again...

i don’t think the fans will boo him once he throws that first TD.

by nashville_chris on Sep 3, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions

to our team* ;)

by nashville_chris on Sep 3, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for clarifying.

by K312 on Sep 3, 2011 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions

after the way he handled this offseason

if he lines up behind center he WILL get a stand boovation, even if he leads us to 2 road wins before we return home…This city doesn’t forget!!! But, we do forgive, If he plays well.

by joeb69 on Sep 3, 2011 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions

Your last comment would have been the ideal scenario for all parties

Be a one year mentor to a backup not named Palmer, and go out gracefully. PR was never his strong suit.

by K312 on Sep 3, 2011 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions

would love to see the o-line give him the longest yard treatment

" I for one, welcome our new Buffalo overlords. " - Whokebe

by palewook on Sep 3, 2011 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions

I love my wife

But I couldn’t handle being with her all day, everyday. I’d have to have a job.
Maybe CP has had enough of “retirement.”

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by Evil Monkey on Sep 3, 2011 11:27 AM EDT reply actions

I'll cheer...

whoever gives us the best chance to win. I still believe that that Palmer gives us a better chance to win than any QB on the roster, even without training camp reps. That said, if he is truly at PBS right now, they’re probably reworking his contract for a trade, just my guess! Who Dey!

by cabech984 on Sep 3, 2011 11:30 AM EDT reply actions

agree for THIS year

and hopefully Dalton can teach Palmer to be a leader, Dalton gives us the best chance long term so I would say one more year for Palmer, maybe he plays lights out and improves his trade status,definately gone next year… even if he wants to stay…imho

by joeb69 on Sep 3, 2011 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions