Should Carson Palmer Play?

by Vman in Germany on Sep 2, 2009 10:17 AM EDT in Injury

What is the true value of preseason games to established players? There is much discussion on whether or not Carson Palmer will play against Indianapolis in the final preseason game. Does he need the playing time against a third string defense? The only people on the field at this juncture that really care to be there are the players that need one last big play to show their worth. The last ditch efforts of a defensive player for the Colts sitting on the bubble could be a hit on Carson Palmer that endangers the Bengals season.

It is my opinion to leave Carson on the bench. He has worked with his receivers in practice and knows the speed of the game. The timing between him and Ochocinco, Henry, & Coles will be there. If anyone needs any more arguments against key starters playing in preseason I suggest looking around the league. Matt Cassel is the arm that the Kansas City Chiefs are banking on but his knee is going to keep him sidelined. Brett Farve and his rumored crack rib, not to mention the stupidity of him throwing blocks in preseason.

Preseason games are the time and place for young rookies, old has beens, and undrafted longshots to make their attempts to make a roster and show their worth. The Carson Palmers of the league do need the practice and conditioning that comes in preseason camps, but do they need the preseason game time? I argue no, but lets put it to the poll test.

Poll

Should Carson Palmer play in the final preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts?

Yes but limited to 1 or 2 series

248 votes

Yes and for a full half

27 votes

No

162 votes

437 votes | Poll has closed

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He does need some time with live action...

…But if none of the other starters are going to play, what’s the point?

by IFChris on Sep 2, 2009 11:18 AM EDT reply actions

agreed

If the starters are getting some work in, it makes sense that he does as well.

by Cedric Benson Boat Party on Sep 2, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions

Sit him down...

They’ll be playing against all kinds of scrubs. Let them get their timing down during practice. He’s a big boy who’s played enough to know where he needs to be. 1 or 2 series are pointless.

by MikeyPedersen on Sep 2, 2009 11:53 AM EDT reply actions

Apparently

He won’t be playing after all.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/09/02/carson-palmer-will-be-ready-for-week-one/

by IFChris on Sep 2, 2009 12:02 PM EDT reply actions

Play him

when was the last time he put a pass in the end zone for a score for the bengals. he needs to get the feeling back and he wont get that in practice.

by bengals2005 on Sep 2, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions

Between Coles, Coffman, Cook, Collins, and Livings, there’s a lot of guys that haven’t worked with Carson in an actual game. A series or two, maybe, but that’s it.

Eesh.. Carson, Coles, Coffman, Cook, Collins.. guess you can add Cedric as well. That’s a lot of Cs.

by indesignkat on Sep 2, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions