For the Arizona Cardinals to be special, they need Carson Palmer to be special and through the first quarter of the season, Carson Palmer has not been that.
In fact, it has gotten so bad that after being the toast of Pro Football Focus in 2015, Palmer is now considered a middle of the road starter. Based on Pro Football Focus’ own grades, that is being generous, as Palmer currently ranks 30th in the NFL in Pro Football Focus’ quarterback ratings.
From PFF:
2015 grade: 93.0
2016 grade: 48.