Carson Palmer

Carson Palmer (born December 27, 1979 in Fresno, California) is an American football quarterback who plays for the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals. He went to the University of Southern California where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2002. He was drafted by the Bengals with the first overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft.

NFL

Palmer's rookie season of 2003 saw him on the sidelines, watching starting quarterback Jon Kitna, who took every snap, and learning from Kitna, head coach Marvin Lewis, and quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese during games and practices. Kitna was Palmer's mentor, a role Kitna accepted gracefully, knowing that in 2004, he would be the Bengals' backup quarterback. The Bengals went 8-8.

Related Topics:
Jon Kitna - Marvin Lewis

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In 2004, Palmer took over, and while he suffered from growing pains, he led the Bengals to another respectable 8-8 record, passing for 2,897 yards and 18 touchdowns, with 18 interceptions, in 13 games.

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Carson Palmer and Jon Kitna are good friends and golfing buddies.

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In 2005, Carson Palmer and the Cincinnati Bengals started fast, winning their first 4 games, tying a club record set in 1988. They are in first place in the AFC North division.

Related Topics:
AFC - North division

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