Palmer to the Raiders? Mark Davis, like father like son!

Carson Palmer to the Raiders for a 1st round draft pick in 2011 and a 2nd rounder in 2012 (which becomes a 1st rounder if the Raiders make the playoffs this year).  My first thought was, is Al Davis really dead because this sounds too much like a move he would make.  Sounds like his son is not missing a beat by keeping up with his father's "all in" mentality.  That being said, the Raiders had to make some sort of move.  They have a pretty good football team and with Boller or Pryor running the show (their only options after Campbell went down on Sunday) , the ship would have sank very quickly.  In the end, it just seems like too much to give up for a guy that hasn't had the best of luck and success in a league that demands excellence from his position.  

On the other side of the story, Cincinnati owner Mike Brown got what he wanted in the end.  He didn't want to give up Palmer for nothing in return and he waited it out until the perfect team needed his fake retired player.

With this deal all but wrapped up, I would have to say the Bengals future just got a whole lot brighter.  They are lined up with a stock of young players and freak athletes for rookie QB Andy "fire" Dalton to spread the ball out to.  Add to that potentially two 1st round picks in each of the next two years.  

In the end, I could care less how good Cincinnati is and I wish the best of luck to the Raiders.  If Palmer has any type of instant success, good luck to Campbell because his career as a starter in this league is going to be in serious jeopardy.    

Cheers,

Mr. A