I've always been a big Carson Palmer fan. He's got it all. The big arm, he's physically what you'd want a quarterback to be. Tall and strong, he can take a hit. And with the Raiders, he's wearing Daryle Lamonica's number 3.
Last year, the Raiders gave up 2 number one draft choices, when Jason Campbell went down, in an effort to salvage the teams 4-2 start. An understandable decision. The silver and black were driving for a possible playoff spot and a good quarterback was necessary. Carson was the best available option, and with Al Davis dead, Head Coach Hue Jackson made the call, dealt the picks, and Carson Palmer was a Raider.
The Raiders finished 8-8, no playoff spot and no first or second draft pick, which they could use now, to strengthen the team. They'd also have no Carson Palmer and I don't see that they'd be better off.
Palmer is still an elite quarterback in my opinion. He had a rough first year, but considering he was thrown in to a tough situation with no training camp, I think he did damn well. There were some great moments along the way, and with a training camp under his belt, we will see great things this year.
In no way did they over pay. This cat has 4 good seasons left. The key will be to scout a QB of the future and draft smart. Identify the QB of the future and give him the chance to work with Carson and learn what it takes to be a top QB in the league.
Super Bowl this year? No dice on that. But the table is being set for the next Super Bowl appearanc.
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