Way back in 2013, the Arizona Cardinals picked up Carson Palmer from the Oakland Raiders for a steal. The veteran quarterback cost them a sixth-round pick in 2013, and a conditional seventh-round pick in 2014 -- in addition to the two-year, $28 million contract Palmer was saddled with. At the time the move was frowned upon after Palmer's mediocre, seasons. Instead, it's turned out to be a genius move, with Palmer having gotten better every year -- and being one of the very best quarterbacks in the league this season.
But the Cardinals weren't the only ones interested in Palmer at the time: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wanted him as well, with Mark Dominik and Greg Schiano doubting Josh Freeman's competence as a starter -- justifiably, in hindsight.