Palmer Shows Rust in Oakland

Carson Palmer showed the effects of inactivity.  The former number one draft pick of the Cincinnati Bengals was dealt at the National Football League trade deadline to the Oakland Raiders for draft picks the next two years.

Kyle Boller threw three interceptions in the first half of the Raiders tllt at home with the Kansas City Chiefs.  Coach Hue Jackson decided to find out if Palmer could rally the team from a 14-0 deficit with barely a week of practice.

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Palmer's first pass was complete but he was hit after the throw and was limping.  He continued but threw three interceptions.  One was returned for a touchdown and one was intercepted because receiver Denarius Moore couldn't handle a decent throw.

It was clear that Palmer, who wears number 3 for Oakland, needs more reps.

Once Palmer has the repetitions in practice to work out his timing with the Raiders pass catchers, there will be time to make a fair assessment.  The half of football in the Raiders 28-0 loss will be inconclusive until Palmer has enough time to work with the Oakland offense.