The Bengals better be praying that Carson Palmer stays in one piece all year long because the backups are inspiring little confidence in the pre-season.  J.T. O’Sullivan is going to be the #2 QB for the Bengals in 2010 but that’s not a good thing.  In the first three pre-season games for the Bengals this year he has completed 17 of 35 passes (48.6%) for 217 yards with 0 TD passes and 2 INTs (44.6 QB Rating).  Jordan Palmer (Carson’s younger brother) could see his roster spot in jeopardy if he doesn’t start playing better soon.  He has completed 12 of 26 passes (46.2%) this pre-season for 115 yards with 1 TD pass and 2 INTs (39.7 QB Rating).  The Bengals are likely keeping tabs on rookie Tony Pike who played college ball with the Cincinnati Bearcats.  If he gets cut by the Panthers (a distinct possibility) the Bengals will likely try to claim him off waivers which would be bad news for Jordan Palmer.