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'Lewis Names Palmer Starter Over Kitna...','As initially reported by Associated Press sports writer Joe Kay, the Bengals promoted Carson Palmer ahead of quarterback Jon Kitna on Monday, placing their future in the hands of a Heisman Trophy winner who has yet to take a snap in the NFL.
Kitna won the Comeback Player of the Year award for leading the Bengals into playoff contention last season, but Palmer has the stronger arm and the much bigger contract.
He expected to be the starter heading into mini-camp, and wasnt surprised when head coach Marvin Lewis informed him of the decision.
"I was extremely happy, but Ive got a lot of work to do and a lot of preparation to get ready," Palmer said told Kay when reached by cell phone Monday, as he drove to a charity golf tournament in San Diego. "Its definitely what I wanted, and Ive just got to get ready to win some games now."
Lewis announced the switch on Monday, giving his players time to get used to the idea that an inexperienced quarterback is now leading them.
And as Bengals.com staffer Geoff Hobson suggested, Lewis realizes his decision is going to stir a season of questions. He is giving the reigns of a team that appears to be on the verge of the playoffs to a guy who didnt take a single snap as a rookie last season. And, taking them away from a respected team leader coming off the best two-year stretch of his career. As Hobson sees it: "Its Palmers elite potential versus Kitnas no-frills, no-surprises production."
"Its a tough decision for not only what Jon did, but the person he is," Lewis said. "This way, were going to go forward. I feel like its the best thing for us to do right now. ... I dont want to get into specifics because of a guy who played his tail off. I was as supportive of him as anyone in this building all through last year and thats not going to change."
In addition to Palmers pedigree and last years promising preseason,
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