Carson Palmer, QB, Cincinnati Bengals

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Bengals | Palmer working on arm strength
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:22:40 -0700

Carlos Holmes, of the Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer (elbow) is still trying to work on improving his arm strength and plans to throw a lot before and during training camp. "It's just like when a track guy needs to get faster. You don't do 5,000 squats, you run and run some more. To get your arm in shape you throw and continue to throw. So I will be throwing all summer long as well as in training camp," Palmer said.

Bengals | Palmer says Ochocinco will be go-to receiver
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:23:22 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer reiterated that WR Chad Ochocinco remains his top target within the team's offense. "He's going to play (the lead role) because he deserves to play there," Palmer said. "He's been one of the best receivers in this league for a long time. He's still able to play at that level, and still capable of making big plays and carrying the load offensively at the receiver spot, so he will."

Bengals | Palmer does not throw in afternoon
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:01:10 -0700

Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer (elbow) did not throw any passes during afternoon practice Friday, June 19.

Bengals | Ochocinco to stay with Palmer's family
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:57:50 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco said during HBO's "Joe Buck Live" he plans to stay with QB Carson Palmer's family in July to make up for the lost time of the pair not working together much during the offseason. "For the time that I missed with Carson throughout the offseason, I'm going to make it up in July," Ochocinco said.

Bengals | Ochocinco reaches out to Palmer
Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:04:01 -0700

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco said he spoke with QB Carson Palmer for about "40 to 45 minutes" Monday, June 8, for the first time since the end of last season. "I know people are trying to say we're mad at each other and all that, but we're good," Ochocinco said of his relationship with Palmer. "We're like Brokeback Mountain. I'm going to be with Carson so much in July that I'm going to be the nanny (for his new twins). I'm going to babysit. We were getting down to the details. If he and the wife go out, they have to be back by three. I asked for permission to have company over."

Bengals | Palmer says team needs Ochocinco
Sat, 30 May 2009 18:22:43 -0700

Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer has been vocal about the team's wide receivers that are working out with the team and of WR Chad Ochocinco not being there. However, Palmer was quick to point out the team still needs Ochocinco. "He's a damn good receiver - that's obviously, everybody knows that," Palmer said. "I never once said anything about not wanting him here and not needing him. ... We would love to have him when he comes here, but he's not here right now."

Bengals | Palmer has high hopes for 2009
Wed, 27 May 2009 08:49:18 -0700

Albert Breer, of SportingNews.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer said the 2009 version of the team will be better. Palmer, specifically, believes the team has better chemistry. "This team is going to be good. I'm sure of that, and I want all my teammates to know I'm sure of it," Palmer said. "We have a different locker room and a better work ethic. It's not only about having the best talent. We've got plenty of talent, don't get me wrong, but the key is going to be working hard every day and believing in each other."

Bengals | Palmer throwing well
Tue, 26 May 2009 12:11:23 -0700

Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer (elbow) looked good throwing the ball during practice Tuesday, May 26.

Bengals | Palmer criticizes Ochocinco’s absence
Wed, 20 May 2009 21:19:44 -0700

Joe Reedy, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer criticized WR Chad Ochocinco's absence from the team's offseason workouts during an interview with SIRIUS NFL Radio. Palmer admitted the team's receiver corps has a new look with WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh signing with the Seattle Seahawks and Ochocinco sitting out workouts. Palmer said, "T.J.'s (Houshmandzadeh) gone and Chad's pretty much gone, he hasn't been here, so we've got guys that want those two spots, guys that compete day in and day out, when we're out there on the field, running, conditioning and in the weight room lifting. They're guys that want to take over for those two spots. They look every bit capable of doing what we're going to ask them to do." Ochocinco is reportedly training in Los Angeles, but he is expected to attend the team's mandatory minicamp in June.

Bengals | Palmer says elbow felt great
Tue, 19 May 2009 17:16:13 -0700

Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer (elbow) said his elbow felt great during practice Tuesday, May 19. "I threw only a couple long ones it but felt like before I ever hurt my elbow. The arm felt great and the elbow felt great," Palmer said. Offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski said Palmer looked sharp during practice.

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