ARIZONA CARDINALS

Warner: Palmer’s ‘confidence in his playmakers’ leading to turnaround

Dec 10, 2013, 11:55 PM | Updated: 11:55 pm

It’s no secret that Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer has been key to the team’s resurgence over the past six weeks.

The Cardinals are 5-1 over that span, and Palmer — who struggled with turnovers for much of the season — has thrown just four interceptions, and his only multi-interception game came in a 24-21 road loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

“I’m seeing a quarterback that has confidence in his playmakers,” NFL Network analyst and former Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner told Arizona Sports 620’s Burns & Gambo Tuesday.

“Early on, everyone was feeling themselves out in this offense. [Palmer was] holding the ball longer, trying to force some things. Wasn’t comfortable with what guys were going to do.

“But now he’s not only more comfortable in the system, but feels confidence in his playmakers. Give him confidence and a pocket, and he can make every throw.”

Palmer’s play is perhaps the biggest reason that the Cardinals are in the thick of the NFC Wild Card race, though they’ll likely need to win the rest of their games and finish at 11-5. Palmer ranks ninth in the NFL in yards per game (266), and ranks eighth in completion percentage among starters.

Palmer and the Cardinals will look to continue their playoff run with a road game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at 2:25 p.m.

Presented By
Western Governors University

Comments

Comment guidelines: No name-calling, personal attacks, profanity, or insults. Please keep the conversation civil and help us moderate comments by reporting abuse.
comments powered by Disqus

Arizona Cardinals

Desmond Ridder runs the rock against Houston...

Tyler Drake

Desmond Ridder eager to remind fellow Cardinals QB Clayton Tune about college wins

Cardinals quarterback Desmond Ridder may not know Kyler Murray just yet, but he and Clayton Tune go way back.

18 hours ago

LSU's Malik Nabers, a top NFL Draft prospect...

Kevin Zimmerman

NFL Draft: Malik Nabers to visit Arizona Cardinals after LSU pro day, per report

Top NFL Draft receiver prospect Malik Nabers will reportedly visit with the Arizona Cardinals after the LSU Tigers' pro day.

21 hours ago

Desmond Ridder looks to pass...

Tyler Drake

QB1 or not, Desmond Ridder keeping starter mentality with Cardinals

New Cardinals QB Desmond Ridder is focused on using the good and the bad from his first two seasons rather than listening to outside chatter.

2 days ago

Jonathan Gannon and Kyler Murray look on...

Tyler Drake

Cardinals’ Jonathan Gannon: Kyler Murray’s ‘best football is ahead of him’

Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon believes Kyler Murray will continue taking the necessary steps forward with a full offseason of work.

2 days ago

Kyler Murray chats with Jonathan Gannon...

Arizona Sports

Arizona Cardinals will face ‘really good’ AFC opponent for joint preseason practices

The Arizona Cardinals expect to hold joint practices in the preseason against a really good AFC opponent, in the words of Jonathan Gannon.

2 days ago

Patriots and Cardinals kick off return in 2020...

Associated Press

NFL owners approve new kickoff rules for 2024

NFL kickoff rules will take on a hybrid approach similar to the XFL. League owners approved the new measures Tuesday.

2 days ago

Warner: Palmer’s ‘confidence in his playmakers’ leading to turnaround