Sports Illustrated's Jim Trotter says Mike Brown is a hypocrite...implies racism

Sports Illustrated writer Jim Trotter said this about the Carson Palmer trade:

if you're wondering why black players feel there's a double standard in the nfl, mike brown's handling of carson palmer is another example.

When asked, he pointed out that Mike Brown allegedly turned down a similar deal for Chad Ochocinco but made him stay with the team. I asked him for proof aside from a blog post that the Redskins actually offered a #1 pick for Ochocinco but he didn't offer any. By the way, Mike Brown did trade Corey Dillon when he requested a trade but in Trotter's mind, that must be different in some way.

Saying there is a "double standard in the nfl" regarding black players seems like he was implying racism to me then he backpedaled a bit. Here is what else Trotter said:

please quote me accurately. i did NOT say brown was a racist. i said this is 1 reason black players BELIEVE there is a double standard. smh

please deal with facts: mike brown basically said this was abt principle. remember? carson has a contract, needs to honor it. nice principle 

In summary, here is why Trotter is wrong:

1. With Ocho, the Bengals didn't have his replacement on the roster.
2. Ocho reported to camp on time and did not hold out.
3. Ocho just wanted more money as opposed to getting out of Cincinnati.
4. If they were offered a #1 pick for Ocho, it would have been very expensive then as opposed to now with the rookie wage cap.
5. The Bengals did relent and trade Corey Dillon when he requested a trade.
6. Mike Brown is motivated by money not race. He had so much tied up in Palmer that he needed a deal like this to move him.