But when thinking of Burrow, Carson Palmer is the best comparison. This is the finest offensive setup the Bengals have had since the days of Palmer, Chad Johnson, TJ Houshmandzadeh and Rudi Johnson. In 2005, when the Bengals went 11-5, it seemed as if they opened a window of contention. Palmer came back the next season, but he and the Bengals were never really the same. After the 2010 season, Palmer left Cincinnati in ugly, contentious fashion.

Source: Washington Post January 15, 2022 14:43 UTC