Why the Oakland Raiders Would Be Wise to Release Carson Palmer

In October 2011, the Oakland Raiders sent their first-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, along with a second-round pick in the 2013 draft, to the Cincinnati Bengals for quarterback Carson Palmer, hopeful that the veteran would lead the team to its first postseason berth since 2002.

Now, less than two years later, the Raiders aren't any closer to the playoffs than they were when Palmer arrived. It's time for the team to bite the bullet and end the Carson Palmer "era" in Oakland.

The reason for this is simple. Money.

As in the Raider...

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