Carson Palmer's Scramble of Win Inspires Warm Feelings

by IFChris on Oct 4, 2009 10:17 PM EDT in Game Recaps

The language is a tad NSFW, but, Carson Palmer's amazingly unexpected Michael Vick-before-he-went-to-prison-like scramble not only saved the Bengals from a potential tie or loss to the Cleveland Browns, it also caused great outbreaks of man-love directed at Number 9. The lead video is a great example of no doubt all the reactions around the Bengals nation when Palmer unleashed those 15 yards of pure awesomeness.

Of his amazing display of fleet-footedness, Palmer had this to say:

"We were trying to get someone deep downfield; they just max dropped," Palmer said. "I kind of ran for the goal line. Ran for the fences. The offensive line created a big seam on the right. I just saw a big opening and I was just thinking, get the first down and put us in a field-goal situation ... I don’t want to do that again. I'll leave that to Cedric (Benson)."

The unexpected dash was a hit with teammates as well:

Moments before, Palmer had limped off the field after getting sacked on what appeared to be his sprained ankle. But after watching Palmer tie the longest run of his pro career, Whitworth said, "What else would you expect? The perfect call: Carson Palmer up the middle."

Whatever it takes, folks. Whatever it takes. Quick question: Who here thought 3-1 was attainable after Brandon Stokley crossed the goal line in Week 1?

I sure didn't.

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No, I was watching it on the puter

Remember?

by IFChris on Oct 4, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions

I thought we might go 2-2 but not 3-1

and it’s funny that there are many fans on here that still can’t get over the fact that we’re 3-1 but we COULD POSSIBLY IF THIS OR THAT HAD HAPPENED be 1-3. We’re 3-1 and my expectations for this team are much higher than they were before the season started. When’s the last time we won 3/4 games in a row? While our football team is in no way perfect, there’s no reason not to be optimistic about a great start to the season.

by WhoDeyDerek on Oct 4, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions

First Place in the AFC North.

I have to mention that I am getting tired that we are tied for first place in the north. The nfl has a whole list of tie breakers. The first is head to head in our case 0-0. The second is division record. We are 2-0 while the crows are only 1-0. We are currently in first place.

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by heckno on Oct 4, 2009 11:47 PM EDT reply actions

slow down

trust me im excited the bengals are 3-1, but is carson ever gonna throw for 300yds and 3 tds with a 100 passer rating for a whole game? i can understand a subpar performance(for carsons standards) next week against baltimore as long as they get the “W”, but after that i wont consider them as true contenders until they can get the offense to flex their muscles. the defense is good, but not good enough to ride to the super bowl. (or even the playoffs) most of the team salary is still paid on the offensive side of the ball. they need to earn their money. fyi: this is the first CLUTCH field goal that graham made since the 05 season.(and im not sure if he really made it) whats it gonna take for BSL to get fired? i know im ranting and raven(haha get it!) but the bengals are looking like a 9-7 (no playoffs)team right now the way the offense and special teams are playing

by tj deouchemanzada on Oct 5, 2009 1:11 AM EDT reply actions

There's nothing to slow down about, really.

I’m simply praising a very good play. No one here would guess a 15-yard scramble from Palmer on 4th and 10 in overtime would be perhaps the deciding play of the game. In fact, if it was on a multiple choice test for “Guess the way the Bengals win,” it would be the least chosen answer.

Obviously, you find their 3-1 start as surprising as the rest of us.

;)

by IFChris on Oct 5, 2009 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions