[More Cowbell]

I'm not going to argue with the fact that if Carson had more time, he would be more effective. Anyone would. This is the NFL. But, you look at Matt Cassel from New England. I think he has done a fantastic job and he has been running for his life just as much as Carson was. The difference is, Cassel has the confidence to stand in and take a hit, unlike Carson who feels pressure coming and just throws it away. These knee injuries can wreak havoc on a persons mind and I know that each time he gets hit, his knee injury is in the back of his mind. You can just tell by his accuracy when the blitz is on.

You can have Matt Cassell for your team, and I'll take a (healthy) Carson Palmer any day. If he's healthy and has time to throw, he's still one of the best in the league.

I agree that the knee injury probably creeps into his mind when he gets hit , especially if he takes a hit in the legs. But he has maybe the worst center in the league snapping it to him, a guy who gets knocked backward nearly every play allowing the rusher a free shot on Carson.

I'll put it a different way. Playing behind this sorry excuse for a line, no QB, not Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, or Drew Brees, would be able to do well either.