Carson Palmer is one of the more difficult players to predict this year. 

He is coming of an elbow injury, his top WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh split for the riches in Seattle, and his obnoxious former top WR Chad Ochocinco basically admitted he phoned in the 2008 season. 

However, when he’s healthy Palmer has as much talent as any QB in the league, Laveranues Coles should fill Housh’s void, Chris Henry should play a full season, and if Ochocinco commits himself, he can become a dynamic WR again.

The Cincinatti Bengals have a decent schedule with two games against the Cleveland Browns, the Denver Broncos, the Detroit Lions, and the Kansas City Chiefs. the Bengals' fantasy playoff schedule works out so they don't have to face either the Ravens or the Steelers. They could go up against Minnesota, San Diego, and Kansas City, which doesn’t seem too bad.

Palmer averaged around 4,000 yards and 28 touchdowns from 2005-2007 and has a career completion percentage of 63.7 percent. The Bengals drafted TE Chase Coffman, who should help the passing game, and Andre Smith, who should bolster the line. The talent is there. It all hinges on No. 85, whether or not he’s going to be an elite receiver in the NFL again. 

I’m figuring Palmer to be a top 10 quarterback this year, finishing with 3,800 yards and 25 touchdowns. For you fantasy football fanatics, he should have excellent value in this year's draft, as a sixth to eighth round pick.

Originally published at LestersLegends.com.