OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 23: Quarterback Carson Palmer #3 of the Oakland Raiders drops back to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth quarter on October 23, 2011 at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Chiefs won 28-0. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 23: Quarterback Carson Palmer #3 of the Oakland Raiders reacts as he heads to the sidelines after throwing another interception in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 23, 2011 at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Chiefs won 28-0. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Carson Palmer traded to the Oakland Raiders

Carson Palmer traded to the Oakland Raiders. (Photo courtesy of the Oakland Raiders Twitter feed.)

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NEW YORK CITY - APRIL 26: Carson Palmer from USC (C), with his fiance Shaelyn Fernandez (white suit, who are to be wed in July) and family and friends at the 2003 NFL Draft on April 26, 2003 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 10: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cinncinnati Bengals passes during warmups before the game against the New York Jets on August 10, 2003 at Giant Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets defeated the Bengals 28-13. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK CITY - APRIL 26: Carson Palmer (C), with his fiance Shaelyn Fernandez (white suit, who are to be wed in July) and family and friends at the Union Square W Hotel after the 2003 NFL Draft on April 26, 2003 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Palmer was selected first overall in the draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK CITY - APRIL 26: Carson Palmer from USC after being selected first by the Cincinnati Bengals with NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue at the 2003 NFL Draft on April 26, 2003 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Palmer agreed to a $40 million/seven year deal on April 24 that includes a $10 million signing bonus, with another $4 million bonus due in two years. He will make $18.25 million…

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NEW YORK CITY - APRIL 26: Carson Palmer (C) with his fiance Shaelyn Fernandez (who are to be wed in July) at the Union Square W Hotel after the 2003 NFL Draft on April 26, 2003 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Palmer was selected first overall in the draft by the Cincinnati Bengals and agreed to a $40 million/seven year deal on April 24 that includes a $10 million signing bonus, with …

John Kitna and Carson Palmer

GEORGETOWN, KY - JULY 28: Quarterbacks John Kitna #3 and Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals talk during training camp at Georgetown College on July 28, 2003 in Georgetown, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A portrait of Quarterback Carson Palmer of the Cincinnati Bengals taken in the bar of W Hotel in Union Square after the NFL draft on April 26, 2003 in New York, New York. Carson Palmer from University of Southern California was the number one draft pick. (Photo by: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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GEORGETOWN, KY - JULY 28: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals signs autographs after morning practice during training camp at Georgetown College on July 28, 2003 in Georgetown, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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GEORGETOWN, KY - JULY 28: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass during training camp at Georgetown College on July 28, 2003 in Georgetown, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Jon Kitna and Carson Palmer

GEORGETOWN, KY - JULY 29: (L-R) Quaterbacks Jon Kitna #3, Carson Palmer #9, Tommy Jones #4 and Shane Matthews #6 of the Cincinnatti Bengals stretch during the Bengals 2003 training camp on July 29, 2003 at Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 10: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates a 10 yard touchdown pass against the New York Jets in the fourth quarter of the game on August 10, 2003 at Giant Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets defeated the Bengals 28-13. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

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Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer, the first pick in the 2003 NFL draft, releases a third-quarter pass August 16, 2003 in Cincinnatti. The Bengals defeated the Detroit Lions 23 - 10 in a NFL pre-season game. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Carson Palmer and Justin Fargas

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 14 : Former USC classmates Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals and Justin Fargas #20 of the Oakland Raiders have a few words after their game on September 14, 2003 at Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders defeated the Bengals 23-20. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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GEORGETOWN, KY - JULY 31: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer #9 works out on the first day of training camp on July 31, 2004 at Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky. Palmer is expected to be vthe starting quarterback for the Bengals replacing Jon Kitna. (Photo by Mark Lyons/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 3: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals drops back to pass against the Indianapolis Colts at Paul Brown Stadium on September 3, 2004 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 3: Carson Palmer of the Cincinnati Bengals signals the play against the Indianapolis Colts during the preseason NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium on September 3, 2004 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals won 16-13. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 12: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws an incomplete pass in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets in the season opener on September 12, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets defeated the Bengals 31-24. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI - NOVEMBER 7: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals passes the ball before being sacked by linebacker Bradie James #56 of the Dallas Cowboys during the game at Paul Brown Stadium on November 7, 2004 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Cowboys 26-3. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI - NOVEMBER 7: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals scores a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys at Paul Brown Stadium on November 7, 2004 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Cowboys 26-3. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 3: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals talks to his teammates during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 3, 2004 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers won 28-17. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 3: Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers takes on quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals as he heads for the endzone with a game clinching fourth quarter interception for a touchdown on October 3, 2004 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 28-17. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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GEORGETOWN, KY - JULY 29: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals talks to the media after the first practice of the Bengals Training Camp at Georgetown College on June 5, 2005 in Georgetown, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 12: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals walks toward the tunnel during the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 12, 2004 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots won 35-28. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATTI - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is sacked in the endzone for a safety by the Pittsburgh Steelers defense on November 21, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

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LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 15: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals drops back against the Washington Redskins on their first offensive play of the game at FedEx Field on December 12, 2004 in Landover, Maryland. The Bengals defeated the Redskins 17-10. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer during a pre-season game against the Indianapolis Colts at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 2, 2005. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

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PHILADELPHIA- AUGUST 26: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals drops back to pass during the preseason game with the Philadelphia Eagles on August 26, 2005 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

Carson Palmer and Chad Ochocinco

GEORGETOWN, KY - JULY 29: Carson Palmer #9 and Chad Johnson #85 of the Cincinnati Begals talk during a drill in the first practice of the Bengals Training Camp at Georgetown College June 5, 2005 in Georgetown, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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GEORGETOWN, KY - JULY 29: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Begals signs autographhs after the first practice of the Bengals Training Camp at Georgetown College on June 5, 2005 in Georgetown, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Cincinnati's #9 Carson Palmer pass against Tennessee during the first half Oct. 16, 2005, at the Coliseum, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rex Brown/NFLPhotoLibrary)

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CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 11: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals passes against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium on December 11, 2005 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Browns 23-20. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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DETROIT - DECEMBER 18: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after winning against the Detroit Lions in an NFL game at Ford Field on December 18, 2005 in Detroit, Michigan. The Bengals won the game, 41-17, clinching the AFC North Championship. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images)

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PITTSBURGH, PA- DECEMBER 4: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals high-fives a teammate after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 38-31 on December 4, 2005 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Carson Palmer and Bobbie Williams

PITTSBURGH, PA- DECEMBER 4: Carson Palmer #9 and Bobbie Williams #63 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 38-31 on December 4, 2005 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 30: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals pitches the ball to a teammate Chris Perry #23 against the Green Bay Packers during the NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium on October 30, 2005 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Packers 21-14. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI - JANUARY 8: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals lies on the ground in pain after a hit to his knee on the first drive of the AFC Wild Card Playoff Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paul Brown Stadium on January 8, 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI - JANUARY 8: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is hit in the knee by Kimo von Oelhoffen #67 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on the first drive of the AFC Wild Card Playoff Game at Paul Brown Stadium on January 8, 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI - JANUARY 08: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals lays on the ground after being hit in the knee on the first drive of the AFC Wild Card Playoff Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paul Brown Stadium on January 8, 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 31-17. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI - JANUARY 08: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals lays on the ground after being hit in the knee on the first drive of the AFC Wild Card Playoff Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paul Brown Stadium on January 8, 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 31-17. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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GEORGETOWN, KY - JULY 30: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals prepares to pass during training camp practice at Toyota Stadium on July 30, 2006 in Georgetown, Kentucky. Palmer is wearing a brace following a knee surgery earlier this year. (Photo by Mark Lyons/Getty Images)

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GEORGETOWN, KY - JULY 30: Cincinnati Bengals quarteback Carson Palmer #9 signs autographs following training camp practice at Toyota Stadium on July 30, 2006 in Georgetown, Kentucky. (Photo by Mark Lyons/Getty Images)

Carson Palmer and Chad Johnson

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 24: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 and Chad Johnson #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrate during the NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 24, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Bengals won the game 28-20. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 10: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals leaves the field following the game against the Oakland Raiders on December 10, 2006 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Raiders 27-10. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

Carson Palmer and other Bengals quarterbacks study game notes

Cincinnati, OH - DECEMBER 10: Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks Doug Johnson #11, Carson Palmer #9, and Anthony Wright #2 study game notes with a coach as they sit on the bench during an Oakland Raiders possession in the first half on December 10, 2006 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Raiders 27-10. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

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CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 26: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals gives fans that made the trip to Cleveland high fives after their win over the Cleveland Browns on November 26, 2006 at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Browns 30-0. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Drew Brees and Carson Palmer

NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 19: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of The New Orleans Saints talks with Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals at the Superdome November 19, 2006 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Bengals defeated the Saints 31-16. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Carson Palmer celebrating with teammates

CINCINNATI - NOVEMBER 12: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer #9 celebrates with his offensive line during the game against the San Diego Chargers on November 12, 2006 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Chargers defeated the Bengals 49-41. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Carson Palmer and Chad Johnson

CINCINNATI - AUGUST 31: Carson Palmer #9 and Chad Johnson #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals talk on the sideline during a NFL preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on August 31, 2007 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer received the MVP award from Cadillac director of retail development Jon Brancheau and NFL vice president Harold Henderson during the NFL Pro Bowl game at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 10, 2007 (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

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Cincinnati Bengals Carson Palmer sets to pass Feb. 10, 2007 at the 2007 Pro Bowl at Kapolei, Hawaii. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

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Cincinnati Bengals Carson Palmer holds the MVP trophy Feb. 10, 2007 at the 2007 Pro Bowl at Kapolei, Hawaii. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

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DENVER - DECEMBER 24: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks for a receiver against the Denver Broncos as the snow comes down as the Broncos defeated the Bengals 24-23 on December 24, 2006 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI - OCTOBER 21: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Benglas celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against the New York Jets during the NFL game on October 21, 2007 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI - SEPTEMBER 10: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during their season opening game on September 10, 2007 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Ravens 27-20. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Trent Green and Carson Palmer

MIAMI - DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is congratulated by injured quarterback Trent Green of the Miami Dolphins after taking on the Dolphins at Dolphin Stadium on December 30, 2007 in Miami, Florida. The Bengals defeated the Dolphins 38-25. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 09: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals calls the play against the St. Louis Rams at Paul Brown Stadium on December 9, 2007 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati defeated St. Louis 19-10. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 21: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks to pass as he is pressured by the New York Giants defense on September 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 04: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass against the Cleveland Browns during their game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Browns 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals drops back to pass the football against the Denver Broncos at Paul Brown Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Broncos defeated the Bengals 12-7. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

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GEORGETOWN, KY - JULY 31: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals signs autographs following the Bengals training camp at Georgetown College on July 31, 2009 in Georgetown, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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BALTIMORE - OCTOBER 11: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals speaks to the press after the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 11, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Bengals defeated the Ravens 17-14. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

Carson Palmer celebrates with teammates

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Anthony Collins #73 jumps on Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals after Palmer rushed in for a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 22, 2009 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals dives in for a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 22, 2009 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Phillips Rivers and Carson Palmer

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 20: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers shakes the hand of Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals after the Chargers 27-24 win during the NFL game on December 20, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

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SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 20: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals enters the game against the San Diego Chargers on December 20, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Carson Palmer and Brett Favre

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 13: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings meets with Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals after their game on December 13, 2009 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Bengals 30-10. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Carson Palmer and Jordan Palmer

CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 10: Quarterbacks Carson Palmer #9 and Jordan Palmer #5 of the Cincinnati Bengals talk with a coach during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paul Brown Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass during the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers at Paul Brown Stadium on December 26, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals 34-20. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass under pressure from Jim Leonhard #36 of the New York Jets at New Meadowlands Stadium on November 25, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets defeated the Bengals 26-10. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Carson Palmer and Chad Ochocinco

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer (9) talks with wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) during the NFL football team's first practice, Thursday, July 29, 2010, in Georgetown, Kentucky. (AP Photo/Al Behrman

Carson Palmer speaks to the media after arriving at training camp.

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