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Mort just said Palmer to play on Monday night (1 Viewer)
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Anonymous Internet User
Footballguy
got him in the 5th and have no problems with it, even if he does miss a couple regular season games - he's money when it counts.
fsufan
Footballguy
I do not think it takes NFL players as long to come back from torn ACLs as it did years ago. Look at Deuce tonight; it has been what 10 months for him. Culpepper looks like he is a go for the season opener. I think once Palmer gets his confidence back he will be a top 5 FF QB this year.
BoltzNBrew
Footballguy
After seing Morts ESPN mock draft tonight I'd say he's a huge risk.
bjlmonster
Footballguy
His ADP is somewhere in the 4th round. I took him at 5.1 in my 10 team keeper league.
I feel there is much more risk than there is reward. His draft position is very high considering the risk. He would be a huge reward if he fell, but that isn't going to happen.
I feel there is much more risk than there is reward. His draft position is very high considering the risk. He would be a huge reward if he fell, but that isn't going to happen.
The Jerk
Footballguy
I think more than the health of his knee should be considered here.
Even if Palmer plays Week 1, will the Bengals pass with the same frequency and with the same number of deep patterns? Remember, long passes require more protection time than short passes, and therefore increase the likelihood of a hit on the QB.
Also, will the Bengals stick with the no-huddle offense exactly as seen last year or will that be limited in its usage, altered in its execution, or even eliminated? I'm guessing there will not be much difference, but do we know for sure?
This all said, I'm not avoiding Palmer in my drafts. However, I agree that at the cost of a 4th or 5th rounder, there's not as much value to be had. So I just start to wonder if I would prefer some other owner to take on that risk, while I stock up at other positions and settle for a QB in the 10-15 range that I should be able to get in round 8. If he slips to the late 5th or 6th round, then I'll have to think hard about drafting him.
Even if Palmer plays Week 1, will the Bengals pass with the same frequency and with the same number of deep patterns? Remember, long passes require more protection time than short passes, and therefore increase the likelihood of a hit on the QB.
Also, will the Bengals stick with the no-huddle offense exactly as seen last year or will that be limited in its usage, altered in its execution, or even eliminated? I'm guessing there will not be much difference, but do we know for sure?
This all said, I'm not avoiding Palmer in my drafts. However, I agree that at the cost of a 4th or 5th rounder, there's not as much value to be had. So I just start to wonder if I would prefer some other owner to take on that risk, while I stock up at other positions and settle for a QB in the 10-15 range that I should be able to get in round 8. If he slips to the late 5th or 6th round, then I'll have to think hard about drafting him.
The Jerk
Footballguy
That wouldn't bother me much if all it costs me is a fifth round pick. Give me ten weeks of 90% of Palmer from Weeks 9-16 last year and I'd take it even if I had to start someone else fpr the first six weeks. My earlier post on potential changes to offensive strategy and the no-huddle concern me more than a slow start to the season.Keep this in mind, however, as you might be able to trade for Palmer around October 1 for a good price.
