How do you think they will do coming back after their injuries?
2006-08-11 05:02:48 · 13 answers · asked by tarheelsjordan 4 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
In my opinion, Carson Palmer is the one of the three that should bounce back most effectively.
While Roethlisberger was a stud last year in leading the Steelers to the Lombardi trophy, I think Pitts is in for a post-champion hangover year. I never thought they were the most talented team last year, but things fell in place for them. I don't think this year will be so kind (See Ben's Bike accident).
Culpepper is less about the team and more about him. When he was in Minnesota and Moss was on the roster, he was obviously a very good QB. Moss departs and things got ugly for Daunte. Obviously, his injury didn't help his year, but I think his abilities have actually diminished over the last few years. Personally, I think he peaked 2-3 years ago and is headed for Steve McNair territory. Compare Culpepper to a McNabb and tell me who you think has a nicer development curve. Also, Culpepper switched teams, which always throws a ??? in the equation.
Palmer is coming back to a very potent offense. I would argue that he is coming back to the most talented offense in the AFC (next to Indy), which would have gone to the Superbowl had it not been for the injury sustained against the Steelers. It's true that Palmer needs to prove to himself that he can have the confidence that his knee is stable. I'd pay very close attention to the Bengals preseason games this month. It will be telling on how quickly he can regain his form.
2006-08-11 05:16:15 · answer #1 · answered by Chad W 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Daunte and Ben are already getting the starting nods on their teams, so apparently they are just fine. The big question is Carson Palmer, but he's throwing and moving in training camp, unless he takes a big shot before week 1 he should start for the Bengals, he's coing along nicely.
Byt the way, love the name (go heels!)
2006-08-11 05:23:45 · answer #2 · answered by damainavent 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ben and Carson should do better than Daunte.
The O lines in Pittsburg and Cincy are much better than in Miami.
Miami has the receivers and the running game to keep pressure off of him as long as the defense can keep the game managable.
Pittsburg lost Bettis and Randel-el but the line looks good.
Palmer lost nearly nothing but his kneecap, as long as the Bengals can keep their younger players out of jail , he should have a great season.
2006-08-11 05:10:35 · answer #3 · answered by peco1015 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ben by far - Palmer will return and go out for the remainder of season and his career with another knee injury. Daunte is too fat, at least he gets to lay on his back in the sun this year
2006-08-11 05:22:40 · answer #4 · answered by DesignR 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They'll become effective in this order:
1. Ben - right away - Steelers go 10-6 again
2. Dante - Regular season - Dolphins probably go 9-7
3. Carson - Game 6 - Bengals go 8-8
2006-08-11 05:07:31 · answer #5 · answered by Jet 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ben had the least serious injury & should be the one that bounces back the fastest. Carson's injury could be slow to mend, even with youth on his side. Dante is pretty savy in the ways of the NFL, but his age could be a factor in the speed of his recovery.
2006-08-11 08:13:22 · answer #6 · answered by preacher55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well with Ben we will see Saturday, when he takes his first hit. If that doesn't effect him he should be fine. The other two are hard to say because of the reconstructive surgery. On top of that Culpepper is overrated. Le'ts see how he does without his go to guy Randy Moss.
2006-08-11 05:05:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Palmer will have Hall of Fame year, Culpepper????? not sure...Big Ben..he needs to mature and learn to throw a football..he won't have all that talent this year...look for Pits to go 5-11 this year if they are lucky
2006-08-11 06:31:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
AFC North, as long as we come across out it substitute into huge Ben's injuries that have been hurting him final twelve months. McNair isn't what he was yet he can nonetheless do the interest so which you're observing 3 good QBs. i think of Leftwhich's injury issues take the AFC South out, despite the fact that if youthful will become something good and it wasn't purely a Rookie they had no tape of. The NFC West is probable the final NFC one.
2016-11-04 09:01:06 · answer #9 · answered by winstanley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should all be just fine. Roethlisberger and Palmer might be even better because they're young, but Culpepper might be worse because he's old.
2006-08-11 05:06:16 · answer #10 · answered by asleib2000 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋