Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer isn't losing sleep over the statistics he has compiled through two preseason games Jerry McDonald of Bayareanewsgroup reports. Palmer is 16 of 30 for 140 yards, a 53.3 completion percentage with no touchdown passes and two interceptions for a passer rating of 38.2, Palmer, while not defending his interceptions and conceding to some errors within the offense, also recognizes it is a different game. "That's what (preseason) is for, really, unless you're a young guy that hasn't played and just wants to get acclimated to the speed of the game," Palmer said. "I've been around long enough, and that's not something I'm trying to do. "There are things we'll work on and plays we'll put in we normally wouldn't put in, or if we want to see if this guy can run by that guy. There are a ton of situations that come up where you do things you wouldn't do in a regular-season game." Raiders coach Dennis Allen has brushed aside any talk of Palmer's struggles. "I don't have any reservations or any doubts at all about Carson Palmer," Allen said. Palmer looks at the 10 series he has played in two games and sees three Sebastian Janikowski field goals, a lot of mistakes and an equal amount of potential. "It's encouraging to know we've made a bunch of mistakes, and we've still moved the ball," Palmer said. "We've been nowhere near where we can be when we're all clicking and on the same page. It's just a matter of time. We just need to keep working, keep our heads down and keep playing." Source: The Redzone
Palmer will be fine. The article sure isn't mentioning all the passes the receivers coughed out, including in the end zone! It's pretty sickening that there's people saying to cut him and start Leinart or Pryor. : |
