15 Questions From Training Camp For Carson Palmer

If I were given the opportunity to interview any Cincinnati Bengal, it would have to be the leader of the team.

People in Cincinnati call him many things, Golden Boy, Franchise—I call him Carson.

Training Camp Questions for Carson Palmer

1. How do you feel after your first week of OTA’S?

2. With the departure of TJ, and Chad’s absence, has it been tough getting used to the new look of your wide receivers, Coles, Caldwell and Simpson?

3. Do you think you made the right decision in not having surgery to repair your elbow?

4. Did the knee injury at the end of the '05 season help you prepare for the rehab you would have to be doing for your shoulder injury?

5. How do you think the pitch count you are on will effect when it comes time for two a days?

6. Do you think this team is more mature and ready to handle the national exposure of Hard Knocks?

7. Do you feel the attitude in the locker room has changed?

8. I hear that there have been plays added just for Chase Coffman, are you excited to finally have a dangerous TE like Coffman?

9. I noticed that you became a recruiter for the Bengals this offseason, calling TJ, Coles and Benson. Were you surprised at how aggressive the Bengals were in free agency?

10. Are you 100 percent, and if so is the pitch count just a precaution?

11. How do you think you line will gel in minicamp?

12. Do you think having a rookie right tackle, and a center with no NFL experience will be able to protect you?

13. You have said that you think the Bengals can go to the playoffs and Super bowl. In your opinion, what is the biggest key to being able to make that happen?

14. How happy were you with the Bengals action in FA and all the big time players acquired through the draft?

15. I saved this one for last because I know you don't like talking about Chad, but do you think he will be a distraction through training camp, or do you think he will come in ready to work?