skyline Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Personally, I feel that this may be Palmer's most impressive performance as a Bengal. No, his numbers weren't stellar. Less than 200 yards is hardly spectacular. Still...he showed me today that he's capable of doing the one thing that's been worrying me all this time. He can hold onto the ball. He played a safe, smart, but effective game. 3TDs and 0 INTs. Very impressive, indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahanes Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Good point. The only way the Bears had a chance today was if the Bengals gave them points off of turnovers like the Lions did last week. Palmer played a solid game and most importantly, did not give up the rock.* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Personally, I feel that this may be Palmer's most impressive performance as a Bengal. No, his numbers weren't stellar. Less than 200 yards is hardly spectacular. Still...he showed me today that he's capable of doing the one thing that's been worrying me all this time. He can hold onto the ball. He played a safe, smart, but effective game. 3TDs and 0 INTs. Very impressive, indeed. 100% agree. I have long believed that "how much do you f**k up?" is the biggest question that can be asked of an NFL QB. Palmer is not losing games for us this year. That he is often winning games...that's a plus...but he isn't losing them...and so far our defense is matching him.Last time I checked, that's pretty much a playoff formula... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 The Palmer we saw today is the one that wil take us to the promise land"Smart, effective and deadly when necessary. So too was our D.Bravo Carson!Bravo Defense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Personally, I feel that this may be Palmer's most impressive performance as a Bengal. No, his numbers weren't stellar. Less than 200 yards is hardly spectacular. Still...he showed me today that he's capable of doing the one thing that's been worrying me all this time. He can hold onto the ball. He played a safe, smart, but effective game. 3TDs and 0 INTs. Very impressive, indeed. I just have to say that Carson Palmer is NOT everything I had hoped for in a #1 draft pick.He's a lot MORE than I could have ever hoped for!! God has finally smiled down upon us. We may have suffered for so long for a reason Bengal fans. It was preparation. It's going to be really good for Cincinnati for many years to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalsrz Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 i dont think it was his best game, but the 0 ints really made me happy, congrats to palmer on that game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat Bengal Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 He found the WR's when they had to be found.He got the job done, and got Henry his first TD of his career.He did fine to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Completely agree with bobcat...not sure what more people want him to do.16 for 23 and 3 TDs with no picks in a driving rain on the road against one of the NFL's best defenses...I guess for it to be his BEST game it had to be 23 for 23?Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat Bengal Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 I guess for it to be his BEST game it had to be 23 for 23?Just curious.23 for 23 with 400+ yards passing, and a 10 yard scramble for a Rushing TD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Antonio Bengal Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Personally, I feel that this may be Palmer's most impressive performance as a Bengal. No, his numbers weren't stellar.Well, it depends on the numbers you use. QB Rating = 128.8 today. Previous QB ratings were 107 and 108. Yes, there were fewer attempts and yards, but with all the turnovers we didn't need Carson to win the game all by himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincy9275 Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 good game all around for palmer but thought bratakowski was a bit to conseverative would have liked to seen tj with a few more catches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lita Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 The Bears have a good defense, passing on them isn't easy. Palmer didn't get lots of numbers, but you can't argue with 3 TDs, right? This was his first real challenge, since Cleveland and Minnesota's secondaries aren't so good (or at least, they weren't when they played us).My dad always said that Palmer taking lots of time to learn was a good thing, since it takes him a while to get into a system, but once he did, it'd be good. That's what had happened at USC. Or so he tells me, anyway, I never payed any attention to it. ^.^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat Bengal Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 The Bears have a good defense, passing on them isn't easy. Palmer didn't get lots of numbers, but you can't argue with 3 TDs, right? This was his first real challenge, since Cleveland and Minnesota's secondaries aren't so good (or at least, they weren't when they played us).My dad always said that Palmer taking lots of time to learn was a good thing, since it takes him a while to get into a system, but once he did, it'd be good. That's what had happened at USC. Or so he tells me, anyway, I never payed any attention to it. ^.^Sounds like your Dad is a Bengals fan too.Maybe you should drag him in the BengalsZone when you get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted September 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 good game all around for palmer but thought bratakowski was a bit to conseverative would have liked to seen tj with a few more catches He had at least 2 catches cancelled out due to penalties... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbengals1 Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 thank you football gods CP MVP XXL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat Bengal Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 good game all around for palmer but thought bratakowski was a bit to conseverative would have liked to seen tj with a few more catches He had at least 2 catches cancelled out due to penalties...Including a Touchdown, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 I agree, that this was Carson's best game yet. To complete very near 70 percent of his passes, and throw three touchdowns against a Bears defense that had previously given up squat, is phenomenal. All game long, he made one questionable throw, the interception dropped by Mike Brown (feels so weird to type that!). Even on that play, his receiver was a little out of position, and Brown was playing some perfect coverage.Next week, Carson faces the lowly Texans, but they do have a semi-respectable secondary including Dunta Robinson. I expect him to shred them as well, however, and cement his place among the top 7 or better quarterbacks in this league. If he continues to play at this level, then he is a top 3 quarterback.Pro bowl in his second year as starter? If the votes were held today, he would start it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsfan2 Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Personally, I feel that this may be Palmer's most impressive performance as a Bengal. No, his numbers weren't stellar. Less than 200 yards is hardly spectacular. Still...he showed me today that he's capable of doing the one thing that's been worrying me all this time. He can hold onto the ball. He played a safe, smart, but effective game. 3TDs and 0 INTs. Very impressive, indeed. 100% agree. I have long believed that "how much do you f**k up?" is the biggest question that can be asked of an NFL QB. Palmer is not losing games for us this year. That he is often winning games...that's a plus...but he isn't losing them...and so far our defense is matching him.Last time I checked, that's pretty much a playoff formula... Really liked the 0 int's ............ Also liked the response to the Bears touchdown. Bengals cranked it up as the situation called for. Lastly .... liked the 3 knees at the Bears 3 yard line. The point was proven, and nothing was to be gained by rubbing their noses in it. Now if it's divisional ... you call a time out and kick a field goal .... ala Wyche! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Antonio Bengal Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 One more thing to remember... the Bears had only given up one touchdown in their first two games and today they gave up three... a very good performance by Carson and crew in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schweinhart Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Palmer has picked up right where he left off from last year after a crusty pre-season.His development has been methodical but nonetheless stellar. There's no question he's in command on the field and has done real well so far this year in switching plays at the line based on what he sees, as well as distributing the ball to his bounty of receivers.He took a few licks today, too. And is no less for wear.Every game will bring miscues, but he had very few today. The dropped INT by Mike Brown in the end zone was pretty much the same pass he threw last week that was intercepted. The fewer picks he throws in the red zone, the better as the season moves forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Bengal Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Palmer is going to be great, I guarantee you that 5 years from now people will be talking about him in the same breath as Montana, Marino, and Elway. His progression is going great. The est thing that he's done so far is NOT throw interceptions. Keeping turnovers to a minimum is one of the most important thigs in football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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