"When Carson Palmer woke up Monday morning, he was sore.

It's what he called a "good sore." It's the kind of soreness that's expected by a quarterback who takes hits in his first start in 10 months.

As for the mental exercises – Palmer said they are coming along just fine, too.

Palmer will start again for the Raiders today in San Diego against the Chargers. It's his second start in five days and third game since joining Oakland via trade from the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 18.

Palmer threw for 332 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions in his first start Sunday in a 38-24 loss to the Denver Broncos. He showed signs he can still throw the ball deep with touch and accuracy."