Romo, Palmer, other QBs know their legacies are made in the playoffs
Article By cbrown.tsn on 8th January, 2010
Aaron Rodgers and Mark Sanchez are preparing for their first playoff games, and Carson Palmer and Tony Romo are seeking their first playoff victory.
Quarterbacks make their legacy in the postseason, and the four seeking their first playoff win this weekend are well aware.
"The quarterback is going to be judged, fair or unfair, by success in the playoffs," Rodgers told reporters this week. "You remember the Terry Bradshaws, the Joe Montanas, Tom Brady, who have won three or four Super Bowls. That's not my main focus, but at some point you'd love to be mentioned in the same breath as guys like that who have won multiple Super Bowls."
Bengals' Carson Palmer looks for first playoff win on Saturday against the Jets. What will it take for these four quarterbacks to taste playoff success?
Carson Palmer, Bengals Playoff record: 0-1.
Saturday's opponent: Jets.
Why he might prevail: One of the game's best pure passers, Palmer has proven his worth in the clutch. Four times this season, Palmer has engineered game-winning drives either in the fourth quarter or in overtime. If Saturday's game against the Jets is close down the stretch, Palmer's coolness and experience gives him an edge over the rookie Sanchez.
Why he might fail: This has been one of Palmer's worst statistical seasons, ranking 16th among NFL quarterbacks in passer rating (83.6). The Bengals have become a run-first team and do not have a quick-strike offense. The late Chris Henry –- who was on IR when he died -- was Palmer's best deep threat, and without him, their offense has had trouble stretching the field.
Meanwhile, Palmer's favorite target, Chad Ochocinco, will be shadowed by perhaps the NFL's best cornerback, Darrelle Revis. If Revis locks up Ochocinco, and Rex Ryan's blitzing schemes get to Palmer, it could be a long day for the Bengals.
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Quarterbacks make their legacy in the postseason, and the four seeking their first playoff win this weekend are well aware.
"The quarterback is going to be judged, fair or unfair, by success in the playoffs," Rodgers told reporters this week. "You remember the Terry Bradshaws, the Joe Montanas, Tom Brady, who have won three or four Super Bowls. That's not my main focus, but at some point you'd love to be mentioned in the same breath as guys like that who have won multiple Super Bowls."
Bengals' Carson Palmer looks for first playoff win on Saturday against the Jets. What will it take for these four quarterbacks to taste playoff success?
Carson Palmer, Bengals Playoff record: 0-1.
Saturday's opponent: Jets.
Why he might prevail: One of the game's best pure passers, Palmer has proven his worth in the clutch. Four times this season, Palmer has engineered game-winning drives either in the fourth quarter or in overtime. If Saturday's game against the Jets is close down the stretch, Palmer's coolness and experience gives him an edge over the rookie Sanchez.
Why he might fail: This has been one of Palmer's worst statistical seasons, ranking 16th among NFL quarterbacks in passer rating (83.6). The Bengals have become a run-first team and do not have a quick-strike offense. The late Chris Henry –- who was on IR when he died -- was Palmer's best deep threat, and without him, their offense has had trouble stretching the field.
Meanwhile, Palmer's favorite target, Chad Ochocinco, will be shadowed by perhaps the NFL's best cornerback, Darrelle Revis. If Revis locks up Ochocinco, and Rex Ryan's blitzing schemes get to Palmer, it could be a long day for the Bengals.
"You've got to be able to throw the...
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