ESPN Report - Carson wants to be traded

[Redsfaithful]

I actually think LeFevour is intriguing. Put him in an offensive situation where the QB is a game manager and draft Bowers or Fairley and have a monster D-line, tag Joseph, resign Ced, and I think that team maybe could compete.

LeFevour was only the second QB in NCAA history to throw for 3000+ yards and rush for 1000+ in the same season (Vince Young was first). He's had time to sit and learn. Why not? I'd much rather see the Bengals focus on having a shutdown defense for once in their franchise history.

I saw the Orton rumor also. I'd definitely do a third plus Carson for him if they were receptive. I think if the Bengals draft defense early they just need someone at QB who won't make a ton of mistakes.

[Slyder]

I actually think LeFevour is intriguing. Put him in an offensive situation where the QB is a game manager and draft Bowers or Fairley and have a monster D-line, tag Joseph, resign Ced, and I think that team maybe could compete.

LeFevour was only the second QB in NCAA history to throw for 3000+ yards and rush for 1000+ in the same season (Vince Young was first). He's had time to sit and learn. Why not? I'd much rather see the Bengals focus on having a shutdown defense for once in their franchise history.

I saw the Orton rumor also. I'd definitely do a third plus Carson for him if they were receptive. I think if the Bengals draft defense early they just need someone at QB who won't make a ton of mistakes.

For Kyle Orton? Really? I'd rather roll the dice with this years Triple O award winner Cam Newton with the 4th pick. At least with Newton you can have a couple years of "hope".

BTW My triple O Award goes to the guy in a draft I think is going to be....
Overhyped
Overrated
Overpaid

Previous Award Recipiants: JaWalrus Russell (07), Vernon Gholston (08), Tyson Jackson (09 Smith and Bey barely lost out), 2010 I really didnt see anyone who screamed Triple O but if I had to say probably Tebow or maybe Anthony Davis but...

[Redsfaithful]

Yeah, I think if they take a d-lineman with the fourth overall pick that position group could be something special. I'd rather have Bowers or Fairley, Orton, and no third rounder than Cam Newton.

I think the Bengals will probably take Newton though.

[Sea Ray]

I saw the Orton rumor also. I'd definitely do a third plus Carson for him if they were receptive. I think if the Bengals draft defense early they just need someone at QB who won't make a ton of mistakes.

That's just nuts. First of all, I don't trade Carson for anything less than a first rd pick. If no one wants to give us that then he sits. No way is Kyle Orton worth a #1 and a 3. Secondly Denver is not a match for CP. If Denver trades Orton, then they're going with Tim Tebow.

[Sea Ray]

If we lose Carson we almost have to take a QB at #4

The way things are going, no rookie QB will be of much help to an NFL team in 2011. With a lockout there will be no minicamp, no contract and no coaching. Even under the best of scenarios, Cam Newton will need years to learn QB in the NFL. Plus there's no QB worthy of a #4 pick this year

[Cuban_Missile]

The way things are going, no rookie QB will be of much help to an NFL team in 2011. With a lockout there will be no minicamp, no contract and no coaching. Even under the best of scenarios, Cam Newton will need years to learn QB in the NFL. Plus there's no QB worthy of a #4 pick this year

Cam Newton is worth the #4 pick after what he did in California this week. But you're right with a short season due to the possible lockout we have to look at Lefevour being a decent option.

[Mario-Rijo]

That's all true but we also know Mike Brown's complete and utter disdain for trading/surrendering draft picks, particularly the high ones that the Eagles say will be required for them to part with Kolb. I know starting your demands high is part of the bargaining process, but even so, I think there's enough teams that need a QB and have an interest in Kolb that it will prevent a team from acquiring him for anything other than a fairly substantial package. I don't see Mike Brown ponying up the draft picks for that (or giving in to Carson's trade demand - out of his natural principle, if nothing else).

I agree with you but it's about time Mike Brown starts putting the good of the team ahead of his principle. This is how you start to win back fans, move on from Palmer he doesn't want to play here and trading him gives us something to help further what we are working with now.

I deal him to Seattle for their 1st (pitting them against their division mates Ari & S.F.) and Charlie Whitehurst. I'd kick in a 5th or 6th rounder. Short of Kolb or Orton I like this idea the best. I then draft Locker with Seattles pick if still available, if not I go Pouncey there (to play LG now and C later), sign another guy to compete with Whitehurst and see what happens this year before making an attempt at drafting a QB next year.

[Mario-Rijo]

For Kyle Orton? Really? I'd rather roll the dice with this years Triple O award winner Cam Newton with the 4th pick. At least with Newton you can have a couple years of "hope".

BTW My triple O Award goes to the guy in a draft I think is going to be....
Overhyped
Overrated
Overpaid

Previous Award Recipiants: JaWalrus Russell (07), Vernon Gholston (08), Tyson Jackson (09 Smith and Bey barely lost out), 2010 I really didnt see anyone who screamed Triple O but if I had to say probably Tebow or maybe Anthony Davis but...

Orton did pretty doggone well in a west coast offense this year, certainly has to be better than a guy like LeFevour who is an average arm at best. And I would much rather have Gabbert than Newton but I would roll the dice and try to do something with Locker later. I read Scouts Inc. every year and every year they have some very good scouting reports on these guys and they don't have alot bad to say about Lockers game, just the crap supporting cast he had around him.

[MWM]

I've wanted to divorce the Bengals for years now, but just can't do it. I didn't think it was possible and have accepted that for better or worse, I am a fan for life. If they draft Cam Newton, I think that will be what allows a full split it to happen. I can't imagine having any desire to root for a team he plays for, regardless of how long I've been a fan.

[savafan]

Knowing Mike Brown, I can't help but imagine the Bengals with Jamarcus Russell at QB

[KoryMac5]

Mike Brown will not trade Palmer, nothing I have heard out there makes me change my mind on that. Brown has way too much invested in signing bonus and salary to see him walk. Plus Brown still thinks he can win with this team. As Bengals fans we know one thing for sure, Mike Brown is stubborn to a fault.

[hebroncougar]

That's just nuts. First of all, I don't trade Carson for anything less than a first rd pick. If no one wants to give us that then he sits. No way is Kyle Orton worth a #1 and a 3. Secondly Denver is not a match for CP. If Denver trades Orton, then they're going with Tim Tebow.

Then he's sitting. You are not getting anything close to a first round pick for Palmer. If they Bengals got Orton and a third, they'd be the one's making the steal. Take a look at his stats. He knows how to take care of the ball, and he's run the WC before. But it doesn't matter, Denver's not that dumb. I hope Palmer retires. He becomes my all time favorite player if he does. He'd become the first one to stand by his word when speaking out about how ignorant the Bengals franchise is.

[hebroncougar]

Cam Newton is worth the #4 pick after what he did in California this week. But you're right with a short season due to the possible lockout we have to look at Lefevour being a decent option.

Cam Newton will set any franchise back light years like first round bust QB's do. See Akili Smith.

[Roy Tucker]

Mike Brown gets his jollies by crushing 1st round draft picks over money, making players stay who don't want to stay, undercutting his coach on personnel decisions, and playing hardball with the city to get a new scoreboard when the city is close to bankrupcy.

I just wish he'd put the same energy and passion into putting a winning team on the field as he does showing how hardnails he is as a businessman.

[Sea Ray]

Then he's sitting. You are not getting anything close to a first round pick for Palmer. If they Bengals got Orton and a third, they'd be the one's making the steal. Take a look at his stats. He knows how to take care of the ball, and he's run the WC before. But it doesn't matter, Denver's not that dumb. I hope Palmer retires. He becomes my all time favorite player if he does. He'd become the first one to stand by his word when speaking out about how ignorant the Bengals franchise is.

Now you're changing the formula. The question being discussed is the Bengals giving up Carson and a third rd pick for Orton:

I'd definitely do a third plus Carson for him if they were receptive.