I know the big talk is that the Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco combination may end up becoming a reality. I know some fans will think that Owens and Ochocinco would be dominant on the field and in media sessions. I'm more then willing to say it's going to be the latter that results in domination. This isn't a knock against Owens, it's actually a knock against Carson Palmer.
The Bengals franchise quarterback hasn't been the same since 2007. In 2008, Palmer was mired in injuries and only played four games because of a partially torn ligament and tendon in his elbow. Palmer decided to elect NOT to have Tommy John surgery (Which ISN'T a good surgery for a quarterback to have), instead, he choose to rest the injury to allow it to heal.
Last year, Palmer played OK, throwing for 21 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Yes, those numbers seem fine, but considering the three years prior to his injury plagued 2008 season, Palmer regressed (Palmer had 86 touchdown passes from 2005-2007). He also barley got over the 3,000 yard mark after playing all 16 games last year. I know all of this because he was on my fantasy football team and cost me major dough!
Palmer really struggled down the stretch with the Bengals and had a very poor playoff showing against the Jets. If Palmer gets T.O. and Ochocinco on his team together, you can definitely put the quarterback in the same discussion as one of the players with the most pressure going into next season. All I'm saying is that this move would have been a slam dunk if it took place three years ago. Now...It's going to be a very contested lay-up. I hope for Palmer's sake he gets back to his previous numbers or T.O. and Ochocinco will eat him alive.
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Profootballtalk is reporting that Josh Reed is set to visit the Patriots on Sunday. Josh Reed signing with the Patriots would be like peanut butter and jelly. I use to always tell my friends that Reed reminded me of Wes Welker with his size and route running ability. Say what you will about Reed, but if he's in an offense that relies on the slot position, he can be a huge asset.
Mark my words, if Wes Welker isn't 100% from his torn ACL and MCL injury, Josh Reed will catch 10 balls a game. Reed fits in perfectly with what the Patriots offense needs out of their slot receiver. Even when Welker went down, unknown wide receiver Julian Edelman was able to pick up where Welker left off. The rookie wide receiver caught 16 passes for three touchdowns in just two games. If I'm Josh, I would jump at the opportunity to sign a 1-year deal with the Patriots for whatever amount of money they'd pay him. If he catches 10 balls a game, he'll more than likely double his status as a free agent in 2011.
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I wrote a couple weeks ago the rumor that Donte Whitner may be on his way to the Nation's Capitol. Today, Mark Gaughan had an article detailing how the Bills may be looking to move him with the resigning of George Wilson and Bryan Scott. Now, I may be over thinking this, but there's a little bit of a hint on Donte Whitner's Twitter page about the strong safety's future. Whitner's photo icon use to be him in a Bills uniform. Now, it's just him in a sleeveless shirt at what looks to be a gym.
Now, it should be noted that he still has the Bills logos on his twitter page, so it could be nothing. Even still, you can't ignore the contract extensions given to the Bills safeties and Mark Gaughan's article to know that the writing may be on the wall for the former first round pick.
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