Some thoughts on Carson Palmer

There has been no update on whether Carson Palmer will play in the Bengals' second preseason game Friday night in Buffalo. Anthony Wright said this afternoon that he had not been told what will happen with playing time against Buffalo.

The Bengals will practice this afternoon.

The fear some fans have is the Bengals -- whether it be the front office, coaching staff, or both -- will rush Palmer back before he's ready. Won't happen. Palmer says the organization won't do that.

More importantly, Palmer won't let it happen. He's a nice man, genuine, sincere, polite. But he's also got an iron will. He is a mature man who knows what's at stake.

It't not about the money with Palmer. He could have skated with $24 million, even if he played another down of football. Since signing his contract extension in December, he was paid a $15 million roster bonus and a $9 million option bonus.

Palmer wants to play. And he wants to be great.