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119	'09	'08	'07
Games	--	4	16
Attempts	--	129	575
Passing Yards	--	731	4131
300 Yard Games	--	0	5
Rushing Yards	--	38	10
Pass Touchdowns	--	3	26

Carson-palmer

Season Schedule

Week 1 - Sep 12

CIN @ NE
Week 2 - Sep 19

BAL @ CIN
Week 3 - Sep 26

CIN @ CAR
Week 4 - Oct 03

CIN @ CLE
Week 5 - Oct 10

TB @ CIN
Week 6 - Oct 17

bye
Week 7 - Oct 24

CIN @ ATL
Week 8 - Oct 31

MIA @ CIN
Week 9 - Nov 08

PIT @ CIN
Week 10 - Nov 14

CIN @ IND
Week 11 - Nov 21

BUF @ CIN
Week 12 - Nov 25

CIN @ NYJ
Week 13 - Dec 05

NO @ CIN
Week 14 - Dec 12

CIN @ PIT
Week 15 - Dec 19

CLE @ CIN
Week 16 - Dec 26

SD @ CIN
Week 17 - Jan 02

CIN @ BAL

Week 1 - Sep 13

DEN 12 @ CIN 7
Week 2 - Sep 20

CIN 31 @ GB 24
Week 3 - Sep 27

PIT 20 @ CIN 23
Week 4 - Oct 04

CIN 23 @ CLE 20
Week 5 - Oct 11

CIN 17 @ BAL 14
Week 6 - Oct 18

HOU 28 @ CIN 17
Week 7 - Oct 25

CHI 10 @ CIN 45
Week 8 - Nov 01

bye
Week 9 - Nov 08

BAL 7 @ CIN 17
Week 10 - Nov 15

CIN 18 @ PIT 12
Week 11 - Nov 22

CIN 17 @ OAK 20
Week 12 - Nov 29

CLE 7 @ CIN 16
Week 13 - Dec 06

DET 13 @ CIN 23
Week 14 - Dec 13

CIN 10 @ MIN 30
Week 15 - Dec 20

CIN 24 @ SD 27
Week 16 - Dec 27

KC 10 @ CIN 17
Week 17 - Jan 03

CIN 0 @ NYJ 37

Week 1 - Sep 07

CIN 10 @ BAL 17

94 pass yards

0 TDs

15 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 2 - Sep 14

TEN 24 @ CIN 7

134 pass yards

0 TDs

rush yards

TDs
Week 3 - Sep 21

CIN 23 @ NYG 26

286 pass yards

1 TDs

23 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 4 - Sep 28

CLE 20 @ CIN 12
Week 5 - Oct 05

CIN 22 @ DAL 31

217 pass yards

2 TDs

rush yards

TDs
Week 6 - Oct 12

CIN 14 @ NYJ 26
Week 7 - Oct 19

PIT 38 @ CIN 10
Week 8 - Oct 26

CIN 6 @ HOU 35
Week 9 - Nov 02

JAC 19 @ CIN 21
Week 11 - Nov 16

PHI 13 @ CIN 13
Week 13 - Nov 30

BAL 34 @ CIN 3
Week 14 - Dec 07

CIN 3 @ IND 35
Week 15 - Dec 14

WAS 13 @ CIN 20
Week 16 - Dec 21

CIN 14 @ CLE 0
Week 17 - Dec 28

KC 6 @ CIN 16

Week 1 - Sep 10

BAL 20 @ CIN 27

194 pass yards

2 TDs

0 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 2 - Sep 16

CIN 45 @ CLE 51

401 pass yards

6 TDs

10 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 3 - Sep 23

CIN 21 @ SEA 24

342 pass yards

1 TDs

-1 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 4 - Oct 01

NE 34 @ CIN 13

234 pass yards

1 TDs

rush yards

TDs
Week 6 - Oct 14

CIN 20 @ KC 27

320 pass yards

2 TDs

2 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 7 - Oct 21

NYJ 31 @ CIN 38

226 pass yards

1 TDs

rush yards

TDs
Week 8 - Oct 28

PIT 24 @ CIN 13

205 pass yards

1 TDs

2 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 9 - Nov 04

CIN 21 @ BUF 33

271 pass yards

2 TDs

5 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 10 - Nov 11

CIN 21 @ BAL 7

271 pass yards

0 TDs

-2 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 11 - Nov 18

ARI 35 @ CIN 27

329 pass yards

2 TDs

-1 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 12 - Nov 25

TEN 6 @ CIN 35

283 pass yards

3 TDs

rush yards

TDs
Week 13 - Dec 02

CIN 10 @ PIT 24

183 pass yards

0 TDs

-2 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 14 - Dec 09

STL 10 @ CIN 19

189 pass yards

0 TDs

-3 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 15 - Dec 15

CIN 13 @ SF 20

252 pass yards

1 TDs

1 rush yards

0 TDs
Week 16 - Dec 23

CLE 14 @ CIN 19

115 pass yards

1 TDs

rush yards

TDs

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Carson Palmer

Cincinnati Bengals

2009 Review

Carson Palmer had arguably the most disappointing seasons for a QB in the entire NFL. He couldn't even hide in fantasy land, that's how bad it was. After all the hype surrounding Palmer, Chad Ochocinco, Laveranues Coles, and the late Chris Henry during the off-season, many were predicting the Bengals passing attack to be amongst the top tier of aerial assaults in 2009. Turns out all those prognosticators were wrong. Granted, the Cincinnati running game ended up being one of the best in the league and worth leaning on for most of the year, but that still doesn’t explain away his career lows in nearly every statistical category for a 16-game season.

~ Ranked 18^th in the league in QB fantasy points with 205.1 (basic scoring system)

~ Tied for 15^th in the league with 21 passing touchdowns

~ Ranked 16^th in the league with a 83.6 QB Rating

~ Ranked 18^th in the league with a 60.5% completion percentage

~ Ranked 24^th in the league with 193.4 passing yards per game

~ Ranked 18^th in the league with 282 completions

~ Ranked 19^th in the league with 466 attempts

~ Ranked 18^th in the league with 3,094 passing yards

~ Ranked 19^th in the league in yards/attempt (6.64)

~ Tied for eighth in the league for the least amount of sacks taken (26) by a QB who started at least ¾ of his team’s games

~ Rushed for 3 TDs after not having a rushing touchdown since 2005

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2010 Fantasy Outlook

Cincinnati revamped their receiving corps again this off-season, this time pairing Chad Ochocinco with 29-year old Antonio Bryant after letting go of the 32-year old Laveranues Coles. They also decided to take a flyer on the 6’6” Matt Jones, who will likely battle Andre Caldwell for the WR3 spot on the team due to the unfortunate death of Chris Henry (RIP). Palmer still has all the skills to be amongst the elite fantasy QBs, but a lot of that will depend on how committed the Bengals are to sticking with their newfound love of the ball-control, running game. After sweeping through the division en route to winning the AFC North crown, odds are Cinci will continue to pound the ball with Cedric Benson in 2010, thus leaving Palmer as no more than a fantasy backup.

~ Ochocinco, Bryant, Matt Jones and Andre Caldwell are a Top-5 receiving corps in the NFL

~ Cedric Benson has a tendency to get injured when overused, so look for the Bengals to pass more frequently this season

~ The Bengals picked up the best tight end and a couple of nice receivers in the 2010 NFL Draft

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Twitter

Palmer does not have a Twitter account. The official Team Twitter account comes through here: Bengals Player Tweets

Follow Pyro® on Twitter @pyroman1ac

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Featured Pieces

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Contract

Back in December of '05, Palmer signed a six-year, $118.75 million contract extension that runs through 2014. A contract like this should provide plenty of motivation for Carson in the upcoming years because at those prices; he could easily get cut at any time:

2010 - $10.5 million

2011 - $11.5 million

2012 - $11.5 million

2013 - $13 million

2014 - $14 million

2015 - Free Agent

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Handcuff

J.T. O'Sullivan could be worth a flier as a handcuff in the last round of your draft if you are sitting on Carson Palmer

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In The Huddle

Offensive Line

Offensive Scheme

Major Off-Season Moves

2009 NFL Draft

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Strength of Schedule

CINCINNATI BENGALS

Rank # vs. Rush

Rank # vs. Pass

1=Toughest 32=Easiest

View Overall Strength of Schedule Chart

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Downward Spiral

Carson Palmer has been somewhat of a fantasy anomaly. From 2005-2007 (not counting 2008 because he only played in four games) his TDs and totally Fantasy points went down but his yards went up. We’d like to correlate this with the running game and its success (or lack thereof). In that same time period, the Bengals’ rushing attack went from 11^th to anywhere from 25^th-29^th. This correlation stayed consistent when he came back in 2009. Palmer had his least attempts, yards and touchdowns since his rookie year and the rushing attack jumped up to 9^th. We’ll see if that trend continues in 2010.

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2008

2008 ended disastrously for Palmer before it even got its feet wet. In week 3, Palmer partially tore a ligament and tendon in his right elbow. He tried to come back two weeks later, but the pain was too much for himself and his team to bear, and they shut him down for the rest of the season. Palmer didn’t get surgery, but he just rested it and came back to play a full 16-game season in 2009.

But without Palmer, the Bengals suffered. And that’s putting it lightly. Regardless of his downward trend, the offense finished 29^th in rushing, 30^th in passing and last in overall offense in 2008. They let up 51 sacks after having let up only 17 in 2007 with the SAME offensive line. It shows that the right quarterback can make a whole lot of difference.

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Offensive Line

After the 2008 season, the Bengals imploded their offensive line, despite the stats that show that Ryan Fitzpatrick was the reason the line gave up 51 sacks that year (and only 17 the previous year with Palmer at the helm). They let got Levi Jones, Stacy Andrews and Eric Ghiaciuc. They were replaced by rookie Andre Davis and an undrafted second year player at center in Kyle Cook. They were okay in 2009, giving up 29 sacks (9^th best in the league), and that’s where they should remain in 2010. But how the team could ignore the obvious reason for the increase in sacks is beyond belief.

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Injury Report

Yellow

We have to be cognizant of the tendon issue in his throwing elbow. He has appeared to be a man on a mission this off-season, so we are choosing to believe he’ll come back strong.

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2009 Review
2010 Fantasy Outlook
Twitter
Featured Pieces
Carson Palmer is not too aware of his surroundings
Contract
Handcuff

In The Huddle
Strength of Schedule
Downward Spiral
2008
Offensive Line
Carson likes his sausages 1 inch longer
Injury Report

Breaking News

Bengals sign Matt Jones to a one-year contract expand +

The Cincinnati Bengals signed former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones to a one-year deal worth approximately $700,000.

Pyro's Take:

Considering Jones came so cheap, this is basically a no-risk/high-reward signing for the Bengals. With the unfortunate death of Chris Henry, and with Laveranues Coles likely on the way out, Cinci needed something to happen with their receiving corps this off-season. The signing alos leaves the Bengals with no interest in bringing in Dante Stallworth, though they'll still probably draft a receiver in the first 4-5 rounds.

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09:00 PM, 02.13.10

Bengals Marvin Lewis named '09 NFL Coach of the Year expand +

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis was named the 2009 NFL Coach of the Year by the Associated Press on Saturday. Lewis earned 20.5 votes out of 50, while the Saints Sean Payton garnered 11.5 and the Chargers Norv Turner took 9 votes.

Pyro's Take:

There were a bunch of good candidates this year, from the aforementioned Lewis, Payton, and Turner, to the Colts Jim Caldwell, Eagles Andy Reid, Cardinals Ken Whisenhunt, and Jets Rex Ryan. With all the tragedy that could have crippled his team, not to mention the injuries and scheme adjustments the team went through, Marvin Lewis was still able to lead the Bengals to an AFC North title and the playoffs with a record of 10-6. This was a very much deserved and earned award by Coach Lewis.

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Source: sports.espn.go.com

11:00 AM, 01.16.10

Palmer fine at practice Thursday expand +

Carson Palmer practiced in full again on Thursday and showed no ill-effects from the left thumb he injured last weekend against the Ravens.

Pyro's Take:

Carson has led the Bengals to a 4-1 record this year, with that one loss coming on a fluke TD to 5-0 Denver in Week 1. Start him on your fantasy team this week against a very mediocre Texans pass D.

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08:30 PM, 10.15.09

Bengals not concerned about Palmer's sprained left thumb expand +

Coach Marvin Lewis and the Bengals don't seem too concerned about quarterback Carson Palmer's sprained left thumb as it didn't look to affect his ability to throw the ball.

Pyro's Take:

Carson doesn't seem concerned either as he had no problem hooking up with Andre Caldwell for the game-winning touchdown with 22 seconds remaining on Sunday. Continue to use Palmer as a QB1 on your fantasy football team despite the injury.

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Source: www.bengals.com

04:45 PM, 10.12.09

Palmer declares himself 100 percent expand +

Cincinnati Bengals starting QB Carson Palmer said in a press conference on Wednesday that he's 100 percent and ready to go. “Oh yeah, 100 percent. I practiced on Monday, did everything, felt great and felt great yesterday after that, and that was a good test. So I’m full-go all week,” said Palmer.

Pyro's Take:

If Carson can stay healthy all year, he's a top 8 quarterback who could bring back top 5 numbers with the talent he has at receiver. For now, you can feel safe in starting him weekly for your team again.

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Source: www.bengals.com

10:15 AM, 09.10.09

Palmer sits out final preseason game expand +

Cincinnati Bengals starting QB Carson Palmer sat out Thursday night's preseason game as expected.

Pyro's Take:

Carson dressed and took part in warm-ups, but got back into his street clothes for the game. He's been practicing more and more lately, but resting him for the game was a good call by the coaches. Palmer will be ready for Week 1 against Denver.

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02:45 PM, 09.03.09

Palmer will sit out preseason finale, but start regular season opener expand +

Cincinnati Bengals starting QB Carson Palmer will not play in Thursday's final preseason game in order to rest his sprained ankle and be ready for the season opener September 13th against the Broncos.

Pyro's Take:

Palmer also told people on Wednesday that his ankle was feeling the best it's felt since the injury. Although he could probably play Thursday if necessary, it's wise of the Bengals to sit him and wait for the regular season to get him going again.

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Source: sports.espn.go.com

06:45 AM, 09.02.09

Palmer running plays with first-team offense expand +

Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer was seen running plays with the starting offense Tuesday morning. The drills were only being run at half speed, but Palmer was said to look okay during them.

Pyro's Take:

This is a good sign that Palmer will be ready for Week 1. There's still a possibility that he plays in the final preseason game, but it would likely be for just a series or two.

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Source: twitter.com

06:00 AM, 09.01.09

Palmer back throwing passes at practice on Monday expand +

After spraining his ankle in the first preseason game, Cincinnati Bengals starting QB Carson Palmer was finally back at practice throwing passes to his receivers, something he hasn't done since sustaining the injury August 14th.

Pyro's Take:

Palmer was seen taking snaps and dropping back in the pocket without any problem on his sprained left ankle. Head coach Marvin Lewis also exclaimed after practice that it's possible Palmer sees a bit of action in the final preseason game Thursday.

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Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com

01:30 PM, 08.31.09

Bengals sign their first rounder, Andre Smith, after lengthy holdout... expand +

The contract is a four-year, 26 million deal, including 21 million guaranteed, with a team option for two more years that would make it a six-year, 42 million contract that would guarantee 29.5 million.

Pyro's Take:

Smith will be faced with a learning curve but irrespective of that, this is good news for Palmer, Ochocinco, Coles, Henry, and Benson owners.

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Source: sports.espn.go.com

06:00 AM, 08.30.09

Palmer iffy for final preseason game expand +

Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer said that he wasn't sure whether he would practice this week or play in the Bengals final preseason game on Thursday.

Pyro's Take:

Palmer has been steadily working his way back from the high ankle sprain he suffered in the first preseason game, and could probably play if he was needed. However, the Bengals would be smart to rest their star QB and save him for the regular season opener.

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Source: twitter.com

12:00 PM, 08.29.09

Palmer to sit Thursday night, possibly the preseason expand +

Cincinnati Bengals starting QB Carson Palmer has been ruled out of the Thursday night exhibition against the Rams, and may sit out the rest of the preseason. After spraining his ankle August 14th against the Saints, Palmer has missed a lot of practice time with the team, but is expected to be fully recovered in time for the Week 1 game against the Broncos.

Pyro's Take:

The Bengals would be smart to rest their star QB and make sure he's ready to go for the regular season. As was found out last year, the Bengals go as Carson goes, so to lose any time out of Palmer would be a huge blow to the offense's prospects. Since Palmer has been doing some light throwing on the side, we are apt to believe he will be fine come Week 1, so there's no need to bump him down your cheat sheet for now. He's still a good starting fantasy QB in any format.

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Source: espn.go.com

10:00 AM, 08.26.09

Palmer remains questionable for next preseason game Thursday against the Rams expand +

Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer is still questionable to play against the St. Louis Rams this Thursday. Palmer has been dealing with a high ankle sprain that he sustained in the first preseason game and had this to say: ”I’m taking it one rehab session at a time, and we’ll see where we’re at,” Palmer said. “Every day, it’s improved. It’s gotten better and better every day and hopefully, it will continue to do that. Walking is fine. Running and moving and avoiding people is different. Right now, I can walk great.”

Pyro's Take:

Palmer is the cog that makes the Bengal machine run, so we believe the coaches almost have to baby the star QB in this situation. If Palmer gets himself hurt any worse and misses time because of it, you can say good-bye to the Cincinnati 2009 season. Assuming Palmer doesn't play and continues to rehab his ankle, you can feel comfortable keeping him as the 7th QB off your boards come draft day.

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Source: cincinnati.com

05:30 AM, 08.23.09

Bengals continue to negotiate in bad faith with their first round pick, Tackle Andre Davis expand +

The Bengals' are now offering $4.5 million less than last year's 6th pick, Vernon Gholston. It's also well below what the Raiders offered the this year's 7th overall pick, Heyward-Bey. Without Andre Davis, this line could suffer even more than originally thought - and Carson Palmer and Cedric Benson will pay the most on offense.

Pyro's Take:

This is how the Bungals conduct business. It's why they continue to be a punch-line in this league. You think Ochocinco is silly? We'd pay $5 bucks to watch a day in the life of Bengals owner, Mike Brown - he of the franchise record 101-186-1 and a whopping playoff appearance (loss) since taking over in 1991.

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Source: cincinnati.com

09:00 AM, 08.19.09

Palmer to sit out next preseason game expand +

ESPN's Bob Holtzman reports that Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer (ankle) will not play in the team's next preseason game. His is, however, listed as probable and is being monitored carefully during practice.

Pyro's Take:

It turns out that the high ankle sprain isn't as bad as the Bengals initially thought, but they don't want to make light of the injury either. Sprains like this can be tough to deal with and tend to linger longer than most injuries, so while Carson is considered day-to-day at the moment, the Bengals certainly don't want to rush back their franchise QB.

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10:00 AM, 08.17.09

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