The trade for Carson Palmer didn't play out exactly as the Raiders had hoped in 2011, as the team failed to make the playoffs for the ninth consecutive year.

However, 2012 is the dawn of a new day for both Palmer and the Raiders. Let's take a look at five reasons why the deal for Palmer will pay off handsomely for Oakland...

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