Palmer has no grudge vs. Steelers
Cincinnati Bengals09/21/2006 8:20 AM The Dayton Daily News reports QB Carson Palmer's news conference was rated "R" on Wednesday. For respect. "Hate" wasn't mentioned in the same breath with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Not like in the spring, when Palmer â a USC guy â said, "I hate them. I hate them even more than I hate UCLA." "Being the defending world champs, you have to respect them," Palmer said this time. "But they are our rivalry. They're our big rival. I don't think there's a person in this locker room who likes the Steelers or roots for the Steelers or hopes they do well. We enjoy playing them. We look forward to the challenge." Palmer's left knee was wrecked in the Bengals' 31-17 home playoff loss to Pittsburgh on Jan. 8. Surely his injury â which required eight months of rehabilitation â adds fuel to the fire. Right? Read more