Oakland Raiders: Why Carson Palmer Will Break out in 2012

The Oakland Raiders have received a ton of criticism for trading away a first and second round draft pick to acquire Carson Palmer last season. Thrown to the fire in a new and unfamiliar situation, he naturally had an inconsistent first year.

But as difficult as it is to do right now fresh off the draft, Raiders fans should forget about the trade and focus on the future. And that future starts with the present.

Palmer is the Raiders’ starting quarterback, and the organization has done a great job of working to build around him. It brought ...

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