Kirkendall Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 GEORGETOWN, Ky. – Quarterback Carson Palmer will play into the third quarter Saturday night in the preseason game at Atlanta. Coach Marvin Lewis announced this morning that Palmer would go through halftime and start the third quarter against the Falcons. Palmer played three series and into the second quarter in the opener against Tampa Bay. Saturday night at home he played the first half against New England. Bengals training camp began to wind down this morning when a crew started to load a moving van with the team’s weights and fitness equipment for the ride back to Paul Brown Stadium. The team practiced this morning in full pads and was headed out this afternoon for its last two-a-day session. Wide receiver Peter Warrick (knee) did not practice, but Lewis said he was “probable” to play in the third preseason game Saturday night in Atlanta. Tailback Rudi Johnson also missed a second consecutive practice after having wisdom teeth pulled Sunday. Lewis said Johnson would play against the Falcons. The Bengals will practice Wednesday morning for the final time at Georgetown College and resume practice Thursday afternoon at the fields adjacent to Paul Brown Stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 Palmer can use the work, and Kitna knows the offense already so I would agree with this move. I do hope that he keeps an eye on how many hits he is taking and won't let him stay in if it looks like too many. No sense in playing a guy a little more and having him get hurt in a MEANINGLESS game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian5562 Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 very true about him taking hits. I have a feeling Deangelo Hall could be in for a long night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daredevil25 Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 This is standard for many teams, the starters basically get use to coming in for halftime, resting, and going back out onto the field 100%. I will be dissappointed if we don't repeat the same process w/ Vick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevnz Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 Yep, this is nothing special...and the 4th game will probably only see him play a series or three with the rest of the first team...then the real battle begins with everybodies scrubs trying to fight for a few roster spots.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jditty47 Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 vick better get some reps in during the preseason, hes gonna take a ton of hits during the regular season and he better get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schweinhart Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 Maybe Justin can help Vick adjust to getting hit on Sat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daredevil25 Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 Yep, this is nothing special...and the 4th game will probably only see him play a series or three with the rest of the first team...then the real battle begins with everybodies scrubs trying to fight for a few roster spots....That will be fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Se7en_Dust Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 This is standard for many teams, the starters basically get use to coming in for halftime, resting, and going back out onto the field 100%. I will be dissappointed if we don't repeat the same process w/ Vick. Vick needs to start developing a rhythm in this game. I hope he plays at least until halftime.I wonder if that 49er fan will lose respect for Marvin Lewis for playing Palmer into the 3rd and tryong to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daredevil25 Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 LOL, that was a good one. Don't play the rookie QB! Mora's trying to win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 National papers are saying that Mora is only planning to play Vick for the 1st half, and only then if his hamstring is holding up. Are you getting different news locally?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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