Where Will Palmer Play?

Bengals (for now) Starting QB, Carson Palmer

After a 4-12 season playing alongside both Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens, it's not a huge surprise Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer is asking for a trade.  The only problem is, Bengals owner Mike Brown says he absolutely "will not trade Carson".  Unfortunately for Palmer, Brown has a history of sticking to his word.  Just last year, disgruntled wide receiver Chad Ochocinco demanded a trade out of Cincinnati.  Brown wouldn't even field offers for Ocho, leaving him with the Bengals and without fan support.  If history is any indication, things are looking grim for Palmer.  In fact, Ochocinco himself recently tweeted his thoughts on the quarterback's situation:

"Carson Palmer demands a trade? Last person demanded a trade in Cincy was crucified by the media n had to win the fans back, how will this go?"

There may some hope, however, for Palmer.  The Bengals have the 4th pick in April's draft, and with it an opportunity to take a (potentially) elite quarterback of the future.  Nobody can argue Palmer's success on the field has been down as of late, and drafting a quarterback may be in the team's best interest regardless if Palmer is with them next season.  If the Bengals are confident they can land a quarterback they believe in, Palmer may become a tradable asset, specifically one that could get them a valuable draft pick in return.