Carson Palmer To the San Francisco 49ers and 10 Potential Offseason Moves
Carson Palmer's future is certainly not with the Cincinnati Bengals.
After a very disappointing season that has the Cincinnati squad sitting at 3-11, it looks like the franchise will re-tool and start from scratch.
But Palmer's not alone. With so much uncertainty heading into the 2011 season, including whether or not there will be one, teams are going to be extra cautious about how they allocate carefully crafted dollars.
Which other big names could find themselves in drastically new places next season?
10. RB Ronnie Brown to The Cincinnati Bengals
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Another player who has probably worn out his welcome, Brown would probably be best served revamping his career elsewhere.
With Cedric Benson also set to become a free agent and the team appearing willing to let him walk, Brown could slide right into the role of starting tailback for a team in desperate need of a face lift.
Just 29 years old, the master of the wildcat could certainly see success should he land in the right spot, and Cincinnati would be a good place for him to give it a try.
9. Shawne Merriman Retires
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Let's face it, "Lights Out" has been living on his nickname for at least the last two seasons.
After finally divorcing from the Chargers, Merriman was awarded to the Bills and never even played a game.
With an inability to stay healthy and his overall effectiveness very much in question at this point in his career, it appears that it could be lights out on Merriman's career in the NFL.
8. Braylon Edwards to The Chicago Bears
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As the picture shows, No. 17 might find the bright lights of New York a little too much for his personal liking.
It appears unlikely that the Jets will extend both Santonio Holmes and Braylon Edwards.
With Holmes clearly more involved in the aerial attack than his teammate, it makes it increasingly possible that Edwards will find another home next season.
Although the Bears have some burners at the position, they have absolutely no size at the wide receiver position. Edwards, 6'3" and 215 lbs, gives the Bears exactly what they lack.
The sometimes bearded veteran will be just 28 next season and still has plenty left to contribute so long as he doesn't keep dropping the ball.
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7. Brett Favre Finally Retires
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While some might call this one a foregone conclusion, it's hard to believe anything that Favre says about his future anymore.
Will the Favre saga finally come to an end for real? After seeing the punishment that the veteran took on his brittle body this season, one can only hope that he makes the right decision and finally hangs it up.
He probably wishes he actually did retire after last season's miraculous run, and frankly so do I. Even when he doesn't make news, he's in the news.
Case in point—he's on this list and in writing once again.
6. Kyle Orton to The Arizona Cardinals
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With the Tim Tebow era in Denver now underway, perhaps Orton would be better served starting for another organization.
Signed for $8.8 million in 2011, it's not going to be easy to move him, but a desperate team like the Cardinals are certainly in the market for a capable quarterback.
It probably wouldn't cost the Cards too much to acquire the bearded wonder, and he's far better than any impersonator that they've lined up this season.
5. Vincent Jackson to the St. Louis Rams
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This one had been rumored for a while before Jackson finally settled with the Bolts, but it's a scenario that could very well be re-visited once again.
Although the Chargers could choose to slap the franchise tag on the formerly disgruntled wideout, paying him an exorbitant amount of money with the potential of a lockout looming may not make sense for a team that might miss the postseason.
Jackson is undoubtedly talented, and he would give budding QB Sam Bradford the type of target that could result in ungodly chemistry between the two.
4. Carson Palmer to The San Francisco 49ers
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As alluded to in the introduction, Palmer's days as a Bengal are likely numbered.
Already on the record having stated that he wouldn't take a pay reduction to stay in town, it only makes sense for the team to cut the ties with their former No. 1 overall selection.
Although he's had a couple of good games during this semblance of a season, most of his efforts have been absolutely atrocious and frightfully bad.
It wouldn't be unlikely to see him lose his grip as a starting quarterback entirely.
3. Terrell Owens to The Oakland Raiders
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It almost seems too perfect, doesn't it?
After proving to the world that he's no slouch and has plenty left in the tank, Owens is unquestionably in search of a lucrative deal.
With a lot of teams needy of his talents but unwilling to sign him due to concerns about his attitude and ego, the black and silver may be the perfect franchise to embrace TO's antics.
He'll finally give the Raiders a legitimate wide receiver, and could open up the already budding ground game even further.
2. DeAngelo Williams to The Washington Redskins
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The Panthers are ready to hand the ground game off to Jonathan Stewart and Mike Goodson, so Williams will most likely find himself donning a different uniform next season.
Although Ryan Torain has been good for the 'Skins of late, he's hardly the long-term answer. With owner Dan Snyder's proclivity to pay for big-name free agents in every offseason, Williams could be yet another high profile free agent to join the Washington circus.
He'd really fit well with Washington's attack, and it's really not out of this world to assume that this winds up happening.
1. Donovan McNabb to The Minnesota Vikings
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Well, we know where he won't be playing in 2011.
With Favre ready to retire and the Minnesota organization ready to give up on Tavaris Jackson, McNabb's still dynamic skill set could be the perfect fit in the Vikes' offense.
With Adrian Peterson, Sidney Rice, and Percy Harvin as his weapons, McNabb could enjoy the success that many saw during his days in Philly.
After he gets released by Washington, he won't command too much money on the open market, making Minnesota seem like an even more likely landing spot.
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