NFL Trade Rumors: Why the Cincinnati Bengals Will Eventually Trade Carson Palmer

By this time, you probably know the saga that has been the Carson Palmer situation. 

But for those who don't, Palmer gave the Cincinnati Bengals an ultimatum at the end of the 2010-11 season demanding a trade or else he would retire. 

Basically stating that no matter what, Palmer would not return in a Bengals uniform. 

But Bengals owner Mike Brown still says that the organization will not trade Carson Palmer. 

Here are 5 reasons Brown will eventually give in and trade his star quarterback. 

As always, feel free to comment with your trade situations, opinion and other news you heard around the world of football. 

Palmer Still Has Value

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INDIANAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 14: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals gives instructions to his team during the Bengals 23-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 14, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by An

There are several teams in need of a quarterback that would pay big bucks for the talents of Carson Palmer. 

If a couple teams end up in a bidding war for Palmer's services, who knows what the Bengals can get for him in return.

Many experts claim that Palmer will draw a second round pick, maybe more. 

This is a much better option than the latter, in which Palmer stays at home watching the NFL on TV and the Bengals get nothing for him. 

Andy Dalton

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 20: Andy Dalton attends the NFL PLAYERS Premiere League Flag Football Game at UCLA on May 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)

In the 2011 NFL Entry Draft, the Bengals chose quarterback Andy Dalton in the second round, 35th overall. 

This young man is a very viable option at the QB position, who is confident and determined to make an impact on the Bengals' roster. 

So trading away Palmer gives Dalton the confidence that the team is behind him, and they see him as their future. 

Salary

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 24: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on October 24, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

If a new Collective Bargaining Agreement ever gets established, there is a strong possibility that a salary cap will be part of the deal. 

If a salary cap is put in place, Cason Palmer will be a big time pain for this organization. 

Palmer is slated to make $11.5 million for the 2011-2012 season and is under contract until 2014. 

That money can go elsewhere, maybe towards picking up a couple of solid defensive players, it does not need to go to an aging QB on a rebuilding team.  

The Relationship Is Forever Broken

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CHANTILLY, VA - MARCH 02: Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown arrives at a hotel fora meeting with NFL owners on March 2, 2011 in Chantilly, Virginia. The NFL owners are meeting in Chantilly to discuss negotiations with the players union about a collect

If the Bengals do decide to keep Carson Palmer on their lineup for the next season, it will be a big mistake. 

When a player publically demands a trade like the way Palmer did, it is very hurtful to the other players on the team. 

Bringing a player back that everyone in the locker room knows does not want to be there can not be good for the team. 

Also, if Palmer were to return, it is safe to say that he will not be happy to be there, and an unhappy QB is an ineffective QB.  

Also, imagine the media frenzy that would there would be if Palmer returned to put on a Bengals jersey. 

Palmer Is Not What He Used to Be

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 24: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on October 24, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

At 31 years of age, Palmer realistically only has a few good years left anyways. 

Trading him while the value is still decently high makes sense. 

Palmer's numbers have steadily declined over his career, which is cause for concern.

There is no question that Carson Palmer is not the guy he once was.

With an exception of the 2008 season, Palmers statisitics have dropped every year since 2005.

During that time, his QB rating has gone from 101.1 to 82.4.