Bengals: Fitzpatrick Will Start for Palmer
Published: Fri, October 10, 2008 - 1:48pm ET
By Randy Lange
Lange is editor-in-chief of newyorkjets.com. He covered the Jets for 13 years for The Record of Hackensack, N.J.
File Under: Marvin Lewis, Carson Palmer, Cincinnati Bengals, Ryan Fitzpatrick
10/10 — This just in, a story written by Geoff Hobson that went up on Bengals.com at 1:25 p.m.:
Head coach Marvin Lewis said after practice Friday that backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick will start Sunday in New Jersey against the Jets in place of Carson Palmer as he continues to battle a throwing elbow injury.
Lewis indicated Palmer's injury is not a season-ending condition, but the club wants to try getting him some rest so it doesn't become a week-to-week situation. Lewis didn't rule out Palmer as a backup for Sunday and wouldn't say if he will be the No. 2 or No. 3 quarterback.
"We're trying to get it not a week-to-week thing," Lewis said. "We want to get the thing calmed down so it doesn't give him any irritation or problems at all."
The first clue that this Friday might be different than last Friday came when Palmer didn't emerge from the training room until almost all of his teammates were on the field for the beginning of practice.
Then instead of heading that way, he veered to what looked to be the weight room with rehab director Nick Cosgray, and he didn't appear on the field until after stretching and during the specialists set.
Palmer was dressed, but without his helmet and wasn't throwing. He had what looked to be ice wrapped around his bothersome throwing elbow while Fitzpatrick threw routes to the tight ends and wide receivers.
Because of the timing of the announcement, coach Eric Mangini wasn't asked about the Bengals' QB switch at his afternoon news conference. But cornerback Darrelle Revis, asked about the change, said today, "It's surprising. We didn't expeect that. We've seen him on film. He throws a good ball."
For more comments from Revis, read Eric Allen's advance of the Jets-Bengals game, which will be up on newyorkjets.com first thing Sunday morning.
Fans Respond
Here's your chance to tell Randy what you think! Add a Comment | Hide All Show All (22)Charles Said:
Fri, October 10, 2008 - 2:59pm ET"I think that is good news and we need to exploit their weaknesses. Go Jets, I love our team!! J! E! T! S!"
Moshe Said:
Fri, October 10, 2008 - 3:04pm ET"BLITZ, BLITZ, BLITZ! They lost to the Pats because they didn't blitz Cassel. No doubt they're gonna win if they pressure Fitzpatrick. On a side note Randy: How a you supposed to be able to see the game from the Jets Coaches Club?(Not that I can afford to bid on them)"
MikeMc Said:
Fri, October 10, 2008 - 3:48pm ET"Coach Mangini, Congrats on the new jet fan you welcomed to the world today.Now with that said and the news about Fitzpatrick(a fine Irish lad I'm sure) don't go soft on us now. Attack this guy like you should have attacked Cassell, leave no doubt about the outcome. Lets force this guy into bad reads & turnovers by blitzing & disguising. Oh Charles I really believe its true love ."
Doug Said:
Fri, October 10, 2008 - 4:08pm ET"Release the hounds on this guy! This should be the most aggressive you can get on defense. Press coverage, blitz and harrass!! Go Jets!"
Drew Said:
Fri, October 10, 2008 - 4:10pm ET"Bye week, Palmer out, 3rd straight road game for the Bengals....this hopefully means a huge win for our squad. Exotic blitzes will have this guy's head spinning early. Come out blazing boys......end it early. I have plans at 3:30"
paul knepp Said:
Fri, October 10, 2008 - 4:17pm ET"go jets i live in cincinnati but i'm a die hard jets fan, go brett, don't under estimate the bunholes there hungry for a win, keep on your toes and make us jets fans proud j-e-t-s goooooooo jets DECLINED: SEEMING VULGARITY (BUNHOLES)"
Ira Said:
Fri, October 10, 2008 - 4:28pm ET"Moshe, I agree with you but theu must mix it up. Against the cards they blitzed on 12 of the 1st 18 pass plays the Cards ran in the 2nd half. You see where that got them. A nice aggressive mix and this game should be a win. Would love to see a big lead and Kellen play in some mop up duty in the 4th QT. GO JETS!!!!"
Frank Said:
Fri, October 10, 2008 - 4:55pm ET"What plans Drew? Peking Duck for 2 downed with a little green stuff? You've been going to China since the summer you there yet?"
Frank Said:
Fri, October 10, 2008 - 5:00pm ET"How about we just win the game all this crazy talk is making me worried this game scares me. It's always some unproven guy that seems to have our number. Ira predicting mop up duty?....Drew is that your plan at 3:30?"
MikeMc Said:
Fri, October 10, 2008 - 5:04pm ET"Drew I don't know about 3:30, but I feel good about the outcome. Hey bring me back some chocolate & a toy for the kids."
raf man Said:
Fri, October 10, 2008 - 5:14pm ET"I realy hope the jets can take full advantage !!! and i need the chargers to beat the pats as well ..."
jak jak,ex packer fan new jet fan Said:
Fri, October 10, 2008 - 7:00pm ET"its exiting to be rooting for a new team now, same great qb though. yeah its usually the games that should be won ,[palmer out 2nd string qb in, bengals 0-5] that give teams trouble. but coming off a bye ,and eager to play. i think the jets have this one. arizona is a good team , i think a good enough team to beat cowboys this week. ...jets are gelling...go ny jets"
Drew Said:
Fri, October 10, 2008 - 7:28pm ET"Nephews 1st birthday starting @ 2:30. I can get there around 3:30 without getting in trouble from the family. They live in South Jersey (Eagle country) so I'm hoping for an easy 4th quarter to listen to on the radio ......China trip was delayed in August because of an earthquake and then the Olympics....What they don't have news channels in Texas Frank?? "
Andrew in Tucson Said:
Fri, October 10, 2008 - 7:31pm ET"The Jets need to pressure this guy. score early and never look back until it's over. They need to play hard and not overlook any opponents the rest of the season. cinnci will not just lay down the Jets need to be agressive. this is a very winable game and they just need to get the job done. J!E!T!S! JETS! JETS! JETS!"
Howard Said:
Fri, October 10, 2008 - 8:44pm ET"at least hes not a rookie making his first nfl start re:trent edwards,there is tape of this guy and we should be able to do some things on d to slow this tiger team down, just mix it up and play and execute lets put this 1 in the win columelets go jets"
Ray Said:
Sat, October 11, 2008 - 4:17am ET"Frank I couldn't agree with you more. I can't stand this game, I hate everything about it. I just want it over and I want a win, I don't care how great or ugly. Unlike the Cleveland game when he was the surprise starter, Fitzpatrick has been taking plenty of reps with these guys the last two weeks. He's much more prepared, can't assume a lamb being led to slaughter."
mike ex jet fan Said:
Sat, October 11, 2008 - 11:13am ET"M Lyons... THC.. Your article was dead on said it 2 weeks ago in my blogs ..When these guy's get on the same page as favre then we'll be a better team .. That includes the coaches.. They've had 2 weeks to work on it now it's the tell all on how good a coach mangini &Schotty are... If my football instincts are correct Cinci's pass attack will be a non factor & won't be any goal 2 go's in this game"
Greg Said:
Sat, October 11, 2008 - 11:13am ET"Well we looked great before the bye week i gotta say. I want to see the Jets come flyin out of the tunnell this week and destroy the winless Bengals while their down. I live in Miami and cant take all the Dolphin talk. Lets put up some big points again this week and bring that D like we did agaisnt Arizona. Bengals shouldnt be a problem if we contain their wideouts. Jets 34-7"
CFU Said:
Sat, October 11, 2008 - 3:46pm ET"I'm not that ready to jump on the wagon and say we already won before the game is even played. If the Jets think that way we will lose. We need good D and mistake free in the secondary. Were going up against the 2 best WR in the league don't sleep on the Bengals Jets. The Bengals want a win bad we need to play good football all 4 quarters if we want to win. Bengals nearly upset the Giants,Cowboys."
TJMGold Said:
Sat, October 11, 2008 - 8:00pm ET"Ok, as seen in the AZ game, the offensive chemistry is finally there. Jets just had a bye week to improve it even more and to improve the defensive passing coverage as well. Jets are reunited with Chatman, so I imagine the running game should be improved. Now the winless Bengals are on the road, with their backup QB starting. The Jets WILL win. Afterall, they'll be in their Titans uniforms. Ha ha."
Row Said:
Sun, October 12, 2008 - 12:48am ET"I think the Bengals re-signed Kenny Watson just because of how he destroyed us last year. I don't want to see this again. Noticed Coles and Jenkins are questionable, why am I learning this now? What will be interesting is next week when we either see Clowney go the the IR, bump someone off the roster, or get released. "
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Ira Said:
Fri, October 10, 2008 - 2:31pm ET"This is a good break for the Jets and they need to lay the wood down from the start to the end. GO JETS!!!!"
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