The news that Carson Palmer had been traded to the Raiders filtered into the Cincinnati locker room Tuesday morning, producing a variety of reactions from players. Cincinnati Enquirer reporter Joe Reedy spoke with a number of Bengals. Here is a sampling of their quotes. The complete article is available on his Bengals blog.
LT Andrew Whitworth
I think guys respect him. You realize that he didnt want to be here and he didnt believe in this place and you go forward. You still respect him as a friend and the years we put in together, but you realize that he just made a choice he felt was best for him and his family.
QB Andy Dalton
I really dont know much about the whole situation. It hasnt been anything that weve focused on. Weve just tried to take care of our business and I think weve done a good job of that.
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LB Rey Maualuga
Im just glad that both sides got something worked out and he gets to play football again and be happy in California and Oakland got a good quarterback in Carson. Both sides are happy I am just glad he gets to move on with his life.
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LB Thomas Howard
I just heard as I was coming in from the walk-through that he was going to Oakland and hes reunited with Hue (Jackson). I think its a good fit for him. I know theyre definitely getting a good quarterback. Hes a friend of mine. I played college ball with his brother so Ive known him for a while. Im happy for him.
RB Cedric Benson
Im sure the waters run a lot deeper with Carson in this organization. From my point of view the run game is coming back, (we have) a new offensive coordinator who likes to be physical. I just thought we could find a lot of success. Like I said the waters may have run deeper with it and (he) was fed up.
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RG Bobbie Williams
Kudos to Carson. There aint too much that I can say about it. Just good luck to everybody, to Carson and were just going to continue playing ball here in Cincinnati. I dont know about the details but whatever it is Im pretty sure we got what we wanted, he got what he wanted and well go from there.
WR Andre Caldwell
I know he wanted to be on the West Coast. He wanted to do what was best for him and his family and that was join a different team. I hope for the best for him. Hes a good friend, a good guy so I know hes doing it for the best for him and his family.