Instead , the Bengals took a slower route with Palmer 's development , letting Jon Kitna mentor him while the team waddled its way to an 8 - 8 record .
Through his entire rookie season , the quarterback never appeared in a game .
The Bengals took a slower route with Palmer 's development , letting Jon Kitna mentor him while the team waddled its way to an 8 - 8 record .
Through his entire rookie season , the quarterback never appeared in a game .