Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis told the Cincinnati Enquirer that quarterback Carson Palmer will be held out at least two more games due to his shoulder injury."It hasn't changed with Carson. We're going to let him rest this week and probably next week, and go from there."The Bengals signed Jeff Rowe to the practice squad, which fueled rumors that Palmer could be out for a significant amount of time. Rowe was the Bengals' third string QB last season but was beaten out this preseason by Palmer's younger brother, Jordan.
Lewis shot down those rumors with the quote above, but it still doesn't bring hope to fans. Palmer will miss his third game of the season when the Pittsburgh Steelers come calling today, and it seems as if he'll miss at least one more.
You would think that they would seriously consider sitting him another week since the Bengals' bye comes in Week 10. That would give Palmer five weeks to get his elbow rested and may make him available for the rest of the season.
Ryan Fitzpatrick will start in Palmer's place.
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10-21-2008 @ 7:12PM
Jerry said...
Are you kidding me ? This is nothing but snow job ! Palmer couldn't play...... so that's the reason were having such a bad year. Give it a break, the ownership is the worst in the NFL, the coaching wouldn't work for a High School team, and God only knows why Marvin Lerwis hasn't been fired. They'll be lucky to go 2-14 for the sesson, if that !!!
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