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Carson’s injury season-long ordeal
PALMER’S ELBOW DEMANDS
TOTAL REST; IT WON’T HAPPEN
UNTIL THE ‘09 OFFSEASON
I’m no astrologer, but I believe it’s safe to say the stars are not aligned for the Cincinnati Bengals.
They can’t get all their cannons lined up straight. They’re crooked.
Wide receivers Chad Ocho Cinco and T.J. Houshmandzadeh were injured when quarterback Carson Palmer was healthy.
Now Carson’s hurt when Chad and T.J. are healthy.
Once again, Palmer (inflamed right elbow) will rest his arm until Friday, Oct. 10.
That’s when he’ll test it in practice and wait for the team doctors’ evaluation before he gets medically cleared to play against the New York Jets.
Palmer, who was on a 40-throw “pitch count” in practice last week, hopes to increase that number this week.
One thing’s for certain: Carson is coping with a season-long elbow injury that won’t heal until the offseason because it demands total rest.
Palmer admittedly passed up some throws against Dallas that he’d normally make because he lacked confidence in his arm strength.
“It came through as expected. Probably go with the same approach as last week and hopefully be ready to play on Sunday,” Palmer said.
The strategy?
“Throw as little as possible and let it rest as much as possible, and make a decision later in the week and see what the doctors say.”
IN CARSON PALMER’S WORDS:
“There were a couple times where I didn’t have the confidence I normally have, just because my arm’s not the same as previous to the injury. But as far as throwing balls, I felt like I missed a couple I shouldn’t have missed, but the only thing I noticed was just a little less confidence in throwing some. I saw holes in certain spots that I kind of held back on and moved on to the next guy.
“I think they were good decisions not to throw. Balls I normally zip right by somebody, I felt maybe there’s a chance they get their hands on it or make a play on it. Just pulled some of those down and moved on.”
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By Harry
October 9, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this
Carson Palmer is a douche bag and should be dump by the bungals. I refuse to support the bungals until they release him!By Not Harry
October 9, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this
Chick — what was that question about obnoxious fans? Maybe Harry’s vote is for OSU!By Not Harry
October 9, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this
Chick — what was that question about obnoxious fans? Maybe Harry’s vote is for OSU!By ohio ex patriate
October 9, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this
Chick - Once again you’re correct. Don’t see progress in the cards for awhile. Still, things will turn around. As for Harry…well..he says it all for himself.By Lynn
October 9, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this
Harry, I’m sure the Bengals are weeping inconsolably over your lack of support for them. I don’t know how they’ll cope without you on their side.By gibby
October 10, 2008 2:02 AM | Link to this
If Palmer can’t make the throws necessary downfield, what in God’s name is he doing in the lineup? I replayed the Dallas game just to see watch his progressions and was appalled by his inability to find the open man. He telegraphs every pass he throws. Seems to me the Bengals should sit him until he is sound of mind and arm and take advantage of that time to work on his mechanics.By Jim
October 10, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this
Sit Carson Palmer? Are you and Not Harry smoking crack.Ryan Fit is the backup did you see his performance, it was awful. The Bengalsneed to sit Mike Brown and Marvin Lewis, that is the problem