"Carson Palmer is a gunslinger, a big-arm quarterback used to taking center stage in offenses built around his ability to rifle the ball all over the field.

A few seasons ago, he would have been a great fit for the Raiders, who had visions of themselves as mad-bombing sprinters who stretched defenses and broke spirits. It was Al Davis' enduring dream.

But the 2011 Raiders are a different offensive animal. They lead the AFC and are second in the NFL in rushing, mostly on the strength of league-leading Darren McFadden."