Oct 25th 2008 10:15AM by Sportz Assassin (author feed)
Filed under: Bengals, AFC North, NFL InjuriesFanHouse roommate Ryan Wilson stated that the Bengals are giving up on the season by shutting down quarterback Carson Palmer for the season. I think that is a great idea.

The Cincinnati Bengals are 0-7 and still have the Steelers, Eagles, Redskins, Ravens, Colts and Jaguars remaining on the schedule. Needless to say, this season looks like it has already been lost. Heck, fans are hoping they go 0-16 just to prove a point to owner Mike Brown.

There is no need for Palmer to try to play at any point this season. Lose the battle and win the war. Get your elbow fixed and ready to roll for the 2009 season. In sports, there is no honor in being stupid. Take the time to research the surgery, get the proper advice and information and then do what you have to do to be ready for ‘09.

As for the Bengals organization, you’d be best served to use the rest of this season as a big job audition. Just like the consultants did in , have everyone re-apply for their job and weed out all the non-hackers.

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Oct 25th 2008 11:15AM by Sportz Assassin (author feed)
Filed under: Bengals, AFC North, NFL InjuriesFanHouse colleague Ryan Wilson stated that the Bengals are giving up on the season by shutting down quarterback Carson Palmer for the season. I think that is a great idea.

The Cincinnati Bengals are 0-7 and still have the Steelers, Eagles, Redskins, Ravens, Colts and Jaguars remaining on the schedule. Needless to say, this season looks like it has already been lost. Heck, fans are hoping they go 0-16 just to prove a point to owner Mike Brown.

There is no need for Palmer to try to play at any point this season. Lose the battle and win the war. Get your elbow fixed and ready to roll for the 2009 season. In sports, there is no honor in being stupid. Take the time to research the surgery, get the proper advice and information, and then do what you have to do to be ready for ‘09.

As for the Bengals organization, you’d be best served to use the rest of this season as a big job audition. Just like the consultants did in , have everyone re-apply for their job and weed out the weak.Continue Reading