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Whitworth says Palmer doing ‘great job’ for Bengals
Bengals starting left offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth earns his living protecting quarterback Carson Palmer’s blindside, but his natural instinct to protect his quarterback extends beyond the playing field.
Palmer has been under fire for his performance this season with the burden of the team’s struggles on offense placed firmly on his shoulders. And while fans are ready to write the quarterback off in Cincinnati, his most trusted protector has his back.
“The guy busts his tail every week and does a great job directing our offense,” Whitworth said. “We’ve had some really bad breaks that made things look like it may be his fault that aren’t. The quarterback is always going to take the blame and he does a great job with that. He’s like ‘put it all on me, I’ll take it,’ even when it may not be his fault.”
At times this season Palmer has appeared psychologically drained by his two outspoken receivers who pleaded their case in a confrontational manner when things didn’t go their way. Two games without said receivers and Palmer is looking more like the former Pro Bowler spreading the ball around. More importantly, the team is winning.
According to Whitworth, Palmer regained some of his confidence in the 19-17 win over Cleveland that snapped a 10-game losing streak.
“Look how well he directed our offense,” Whitworth said. “He got us in the right lanes and in the right places. He orchestrated a balanced attack and we were able to take advantage of the game itself. That’s the kind of things he does. Through all the scrutiny and everything, he is still the same guy every single week. He works just as hard and stays on us to work harder.”
The mental strain of the scrutiny in which Palmer has had to endure could be part of the blame for the team’s 4-11 season. When things aren’t going well for Palmer on game day, his blindside protector has the remedy for the quarterback maintaining his focus. Knotty Pine On The Bayou is usually the place for a meeting of the minds.
“Being a Louisiana boy, I’m all about eating,” Whitworth said. “Anytime I feel like I need to help him out, I get my wife to call his and we go out to dinner. We eat, talk and it’s a good thing to let us hash things out between each other. We come to work and get ready to go.”
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By One More Year
December 30, 2010 2:38 PM | Link to this
I say give #9 one more season. Give him ALL new coachs/coordinators, and see what happens with the young receivers. that being said,we should still draft a new QB for the future (or a backup plan).
By really
December 30, 2010 3:44 PM | Link to this
really, he has two wins of last 12 and one being a very nice one and now he is Peyton Manning. Wow! Though I do beleive the stress of not having to cater to T.O. and Stink-hole cinco probaly is a relief to him. They should have gotten rid of Chad a while ago focused on run/defense, and grew young humble receivers not Divas
By misterunkown
December 30, 2010 5:19 PM | Link to this
The whole team needs to be revamped,including Marvin lewis!
By Discusted in Hamilton
December 30, 2010 8:04 PM | Link to this
Never has a team done so little with so much. Major changes must be made from the top down. Trashing the team has become a sport in and of itself. Bengal fans have been more than patient and supportive of a team that has been one of the biggest jokes of the NFL. This year, it seemed that the team finally acquired talented players at every position. I couldn’t wait for the season to start. Comming off last year’s winning season had everyone excited about 2010. Marvin seems like a “Nice Guy”, and perhaps that is the main problem. Mike Brown is just never going to get it. Acomplished head coaches will probably never agree to coach the Bengals for any amount of money, and who could blame them? I’m sure their pride and reputations mean too much to take the job. I attended their first training camp in 1967,and have been a fan ever since. I have attended at least two or three home games each year since then, but I am done. I know folks are thinking “who cares”, but quite frankly any fan that loves the game cares. If Mike Brown doesn’t hire a quality coaching staff, and give them free reign to totally make all the critical decisions, be prepared for status quo. The answer to turning the Bengals around is really very simple!
By TrooperHook
December 31, 2010 8:17 AM | Link to this
“Never has a team done so little with so much.” That hopelessly Sheepish comment symbolizes what a laughingstock franchise the Bungles are, and are destined to be. What talent? The O-Line is literally populated with practice squad players. The best wide receiver was a cancerous head case that NO OTHER NFL TEAM wanted. Robert Geathers starting at DE? Hilarious. The middle linebacker busses tables at his restaurant much better than he covers tight ends going over the middle. This Mike Brown pile of garbage stinks. It’s as talent starved now as it was 10 years ago. Until Sheep come out of their “talent” denial, nothing will change. Not that I’m complaining. I enjoy laughing at the confused Sheep. May the Agony of the Sheep endure forever.
By LesC
January 1, 2011 5:51 AM | Link to this
The whole proplem with the Bengals is the Browns and Blackburns. They wouldn’t know real football talent if it bit them in the a*s. They are an embarrassment to all of Cincinnati. Fans spend way to much money and come away from most of their games feeling they were robbed and pissed off about the lack of discipline and professionalism. Compare them with the Steelers. Wait a minute, there is no comparison. The Steelers front office knows football talent and know what to do with it. That’s is why they are always in the the playoffs. The best thing that could happen to the Bengals is that the fans recognize the fact that they will never have a winning team until the Browns and Blackburns are gone. Stop buying those tickets to the games. Maybe then the Browns and Blackburns will sell the team to someone, anyone, with some knowledge about how to play smash mouth football and the ability to find talented players and develope them into superstars. Until then, I am a Steelers fan.
By whodeaycowboy
January 1, 2011 9:58 PM | Link to this
I say bring #9 back next year. Play him in the preseason. If he still looks this bad cut him. They can always get a Garcia, Kolb or someone like that for a year or two.