Mike Brown Says Carson Palmer Has Retired

[Gee!]

"He has retired. If he is going to walk away from his commitment, we're not going to reward it

 

[Gee!]

Doesnt look like the Bengals needed a RB that bad after all..

 

[Jersey Girl]

No surprise here. He sold his house. He said he would retire rather than play in Cincy this year. And Brown said he wouldn't trade him. Guess everyone stuck to their guns.

 

[Chopper0080]

I love it when people stick to their word. Well played both sides.

 

[Matt L]

Can he come out of retirement the following season?

 

[Shzm13]

Mike Brown FTW!

 

[Jersey Girl]

Can he come out of retirement the following season?

I believe so and I also believe that that is the plan.

 

[Billy Bob]

Can he come out of retirement the following season?

Only to play for Cincy

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Only to play for Cincy

Yup!

 

[Krangodnzr]

The Browns retain his rights; the only way he can come out of retirement is if he plays for the Bengals.

 

[Mulli]

I think the Bungles are being jerky here. Palmer has paid his dues.

 

[Jersey Girl]

Only to play for Cincy

I thought that was only for the coming year.

 

[earthsci]

Can he come out of retirement the following season?

I believe so and I also believe that that is the plan.

Billy Bob and CC already addressed it but here's the low down high jinx on this one horse caper. When they sign a contract, for example a three year contract, it isn't really a contract for three calendar years. It is a contract for three years as a member of that team. If the player says "I'm not playing" after 1 year, it doesn't matter how long he is retired or sits out, when he comes back he still has two years left on his contract. If Barry Sanders decided that he wanted to play in the NFL again he would be under contract with the Detroit Lions, even though he hasn't played since 1998.

 

[Bert]

"He has retired. If he is going to walk away from his commitment, we're not going to reward it

That's the stupidest most pigheaded thing I've ever heard. (I mean Brown, not you Gee)

They're not "rewarding" Palmer by trading him, they'd just be doing the smart thing and actually getting something back for him instead of him just retiring and being totally screwed. The Bengals could get a LOT out of a Plamer trade, that's just plain dumb.

Seriously, talk about cutting off your nose to spite your face. The ownership is sacrificing the good of the team in order to win a pissing contest. Just trade him and get something for it.

 

[Jersey Girl]

Billy Bob and CC already addressed it but here's the low down high jinx on this one horse caper. When they sign a contract, for example a three year contract, it isn't really a contract for three calendar years. It is a contract for three years as a member of that team. If the player says "I'm not playing" after 1 year, it doesn't matter how long he is retired or sits out, when he comes back he still has two years left on his contract. If Barry Sanders decided that he wanted to play in the NFL again he would be under contract with the Detroit Lions, even though he hasn't played since 1998.

Ah. Thanks for the clarification. Well, that sucks for Palmer then, doesn't it?

 

[Jersey Girl]

That's the stupidest most pigheaded thing I've ever heard.

You're not "rewarding" Palmer by trading him, you're actually getting something back for him instead of him just retiring and you being totally screwed.

Seriously, talk about cutting off your nose to spite your face. The ownership is sacrificing the good of the team in order to win a pissing contest. Just trade him and get something for it.

Totally agree. Way to get nothing for your team. Great management right there!

 

[chickenhead]

If I were a Bengals fan I'd be incensed. I might be angry with Palmer for refusing to play for my team, but in the long view I'd be more frustrated that he wasn't moved to a non-conference opponent to fill another need or get some picks.

 

[seesred]

So Brown has told every QB loooking team that Carson is no longer in the league but I own him!

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[Duckjake]

So Brown has told every QB loooking team that Carson is no longer in the league but I own him!

GBR
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Could be that Palmer told Brown he was retiring trade or no trade?

 

[Jersey Girl]

Could be that Palmer told Brown he was retiring trade or no trade?

I don't believe that was the case.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Normally, I'd applaud a team standing firm but in this case, I think it's stupid. Palmer has kept his mouth shut and done everything he could despite the fact they surrounded him with some class A ego driven idiots. Personally, I'd nominate him for sainthood and send him to the team of his choice just for putting up with the Bengals for several years.

Steve

 

[moklerman]

"He has retired. If he is going to walk away from his commitment, we're not going to reward it

Does Brown even realize that even HE is saying it's a "reward" to get away from the Bengals?

What a clown.

 

[Renz]

In European soccer, guys put in "transfer requests" all the time and they are almost always honored. If a guy doesn't want to be there, get what you can for him and move on.

Mike Brown is cutting off his nose to spite his face.

 

[BigRedRage]

In European soccer, guys put in "transfer requests" all the time and they are almost always honored. If a guy doesn't want to be there, get what you can for him and move on.

Mike Brown is cutting off his nose to spite his face.

We dont have any criminals to offer in trade anyway.

 

[CardLogic]

I love it when people stick to their word. Well played both sides.

RE: Mike Brown's quote about Palmer not honoring his committment. - What about Brown's committment to field a competitive football team?

Mike Brown FTW!

How is it a win for the Bengals? They lose Palmer and get nothing in return.

Brown may have inherited his father's stubborness, but he certainly didn't inherit his genius!