Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer is thrilled to have Cedric Benson carrying the ball for him on offense. "He's explosive, smart, instinctive and strong," Palmer said. "He's everything you want in a tailback. I wouldn't stay we're going to run the ball more than we ever have, but we'll run the ball better." Benson earned a negative reputation in Chicago, but Palmer sees a different guy. "He's everything you've heard positive about him and nothing you've heard negative about him," Palmer said. "Guys can get portrayed wrong. I know first-hand from everything I've seen he's a classy guy. He's excited to be here and loves to work."