05-19-2016, 08:23 PM
(05-19-2016, 08:16 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: We gave Palmer more money when he had years left. Wouldnt be surprised if he gets a raise before the contract ends.
True, but you have to remember that rookie contracts were much bigger prior to the new CBA, and the Bengals actually cleared some cap space by extending Palmer early (he had 3 years left on his rookie deal).
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2005-12-29-Palmer_x.htm
I do think the Bengals will probably extend Dalton again with 1-2 years left on his current deal, but I don't think they'll extend him with 3 years left like they did with Palmer.
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