Carson Palmers's evolution as the Bengals' starting quarterback accelerates in training camp, where he must establish his leadership, forge a rapport with his receivers, get comfortable in the offense— and deal with enormous expectations. The quarterback uses one hand as a chalkboard and the index finger on his other hand as chalk, mapping out a course to run. Separating this Norman Rockwell moment from others just like it is that this field neighbors Paul Brown Stadium, the quarterback is Carson Palmer, the first overall pick in the 2003 draft, and the receiver is Chad Johnson, a blur in tiger stripes.
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