Carson Palmer vs. Andy Dalton: Who’s better as Bengals QB?

Many Bengals fans recall how Carson Palmer ended his seven year run in the Queen City: in a defiant stand against Bengals owner Mike Brown, insisting he would never play in Cincinnati again. But before that sour note that marked the end of his Bengals tenure, Palmer was highly regarded by the team and fans. He had brought Cincinnati long-sought stability at the quarterback position, replacing the carousel of failed draft picks and unwanted veterans who preceded him. And he was rewarded by being made one of the highest paid quarterbacks in the NFL.

In seven years as a starter, Palmer made a pair of trips to the Pro Bowl, and helped bring the Bengals out of the NFL’s basement, leading them to…