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Updated: April 10, 2003, 11:03 AM ET

Palmer grades better
than Carr, Harrington

Mel Kiper Jr. compares Carson Palmer to David Carr and Joey Harrington, rates Quentin Griffin and looks at what some teams are planning for the draft.

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Q: Hey Mel, keep up the excellent work. I have one question: How does Carson Palmer grade compared to David Carr and Joey Harrington last year? -- Chandler Park, Louisville, Ky.

MEL: Thanks for the compliment, Chandler. I really appreciate it. I will be finalizing my draft grades on Monday, but I can tell you for certain that Carson Palmer will have a higher grade than either David Carr or Joey Harrington did last year. I had Carr and Harrington with the same grade last year but gave Carr the slightest edge, just to make a distinction. It was like splitting hairs.

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