Thursday, August 27, 2009
Palmer!
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer did do some light tossing sunday, but did not practice with the team. Palmer, who suffered a high ankle sprain in last thursdays pre-season game against the New England Patriots, is now questionable for todays pre-season game against the St. Louis Rams. Palmer is coming into his fourth season, and out of the previous six he has had three of them cut short due to injuries. Many of his critics have alot to say such as: he is an injury prone, non- reliable QB, and that he is not an elite QB. However, I think there is a bigger issue that has gotten overlooked, and that is Carson's O- Line, it has been less than stellar the last few years. Which brings me to my next rant...sign Andre Smith! You drafted this kid to be a Carson Palmer body guard, so get him on the field so he can do just that! Even though Carson's injuries have been some-what freakish, his protection has to be there in order for this team to have a chance at making the playoffs, or further!
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First, I just wanted to say Palmer suffered the high ankle sprain in the preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints. He saw no playing time against the Patriots. But I totally agree. I do not think Palmer is to blame. He needs the protection. Especially after suffering that horrible knee injury in the 2005 playoffs. He may be physically healed but not psychologically. I know I am going to get crap for this comment but I personally think that is the only reason Tom Brady has remarkable numbers. He has all day to throw normally. If the O-line in Cincy could provide the same for Palmer, then imagine what kind of numbers he will have.
ReplyDeleteI agree....Palmer would have better numbers than Brady if he had that o-line.
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