PLAY OF THE DAY: Here is what makes Palmer an elite quarterback:
During red-zone work, he had a quick dropback, scanned the defense, and quickly fired an 18-yard touchdown pass to rookie tight end Daniel Coats beating two other rookies straight down the left seam in safety Marvin White and cornerback T.J. Wright.
"The best thing that happened came right after," said Coats, a free agent known primarily as a blocker during his last years at BYU.
"Carson knows the offense so well that he came right up to me after the play and told me what I can do to improve it. How my release could make it easier for him and me at the same time. That ensures I don't get knocked out even if the safety gets a jump on it."
If it sounds like Coats is mature beyond his 23 years, he is. He's married, has three children that includes twin boys, and is enjoying getting the ball thrown at him.
"It's tons of fun," he said. "I haven't had this many balls since my freshman year."
And he'll get more listening to Palmer.
"He came in as a blocker, but he's a good receiver who runs good routes, has picked up the offense fast. He's very coachable," Palmer said. "He's doing all the little things. He's got a great shot to be a good player."
he looks good!!
