Is Damon Huard likely to be the odd man out? - Page 10

**jAZ** · 06-21-2006, 11:32 AM

Sounds like it...

"Both of them (Printers and Croyle) will make this team" (Shea)
"(Printers is) going to be a backup for us..." (Peterson)

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=169275&hubname=cfl

Printers impresses Chiefs; likely to stick
TSN.ca Staff

6/20/2006 7:47:27 PM

It appears that Casey Printers will not be returning to the Candian Football League this season.

Terry Shea, the quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, told CKNW in Vancouver that he expects Printers will stick with the NFL club.

Kansas City is set with Trent Green as the starter and Damon Huard as the primary back-up, and the Chiefs entered their off-season workouts expecting a battle for the third spot between Printers and third round draft pick Brodie Croyle.

Green, who will be 36 this season, has been resting his arm in camp, which has given the Chiefs a lot of good looks at the newcomers. Shea said Printers and Croyle are simply too good to let go.

"Both of them will make this team," Shea told CKNW. "They've done a nice job of picking up the offence."

The only problem for the Chiefs now is figuring out how to carry four quarterbacks. League rules permit clubs to carry three, but another can be signed to the practice squad.

The Chiefs' training camp opens July 28.

Printers signed with the Chiefs in January after a short, but stellar, career with the B.C. Lions. He was the league MVP in 2004 after throwing for 5,000 yards, 35 touchdowns and only 10 interceptions. He also ran for almost 500 yards and nine touchdowns.

Printers, though, did not start the Grey Cup game, which the Lions lost. Injuries hampered him in 2005, and he lost the starting job to veteran Dave Dickenson.

After the 2005 season, Printers started to explore his options and signed with the Chiefs.

"We've had some good fortune with Canadian players," Chiefs president/general manager Carl Peterson told the Kansas City Star after Printers signed.

"I look at it this way: It's like having an additional draft choice. And this draft choice has pro football experience, albeit the CFL. It’s a bigger, wider field and so on. But I think he's got a chance to come in and help us. He’s going to be a backup for us and learn what we do and what this offense is all about."

After a workout last May, Printers told KCChiefs.com that his CFL experience will help him make the Chiefs.

"Well it definitely prepared me for this because in the CFL you have five receivers going out on every play," Printers said. "Here it’s kind of similar and we were running the same kind of stuff up there. It prepared me a bunch. I was able to play a bunch up there and I'm just prepared for the opportunity when it's given."

After watching him practice this spring, Shea has high hopes for the former B.C. Lions pivot.

"Eventually, Casey has a chance to compete as a starting quarterback in the NFL," Shea said.

Hammock Parties · 06-21-2006, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FAX

In both scenarios?

FAX

I would continue to play Huard unless he started sucking.

58-4ever · 06-21-2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

i hope the chiefs commit heavily to Croyle

i want them to go into the season with the idea that he is gonna have to play at some point.

imo the attitude of a team about a young player often determines the success that players has.

push,push,push ...... Croyle should be our #2 by the time the season starts.

I couldn't agree more. We shouldn't keep Huard because he's the "safe" choice. The "safe" choices are a large part of why we haven't tasted the sweetness of a championship since 1969.

58-4ever · 06-21-2006, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

I would continue to play Huard unless he started sucking.

Which wouldn't take long IMO.

Hammock Parties · 06-21-2006, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 58-4ever

I couldn't agree more. We shouldn't keep Huard because he's the "safe" choice. The "safe" choices are a large part of why we haven't tasted the sweetness of a championship since 1969.

Actually, Gannon was the "safe" choice. Grbac was a risk.

FAX · 06-21-2006, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

I would continue to play Huard unless he started sucking.

Fair enough. I will agree with you on scenario 1, Mr. GoChiefs. Not on scenario 2, though. If Trent is out for the year, I would urge the powers to go with Croyle. Then, we can argue about who should back him up. Come to think of it, even then it would be nice to have someone with some experience and the only person we have is Huard.

So, my final answer is that Printers must go if he can't play ST.

FAX

Moooo · 06-21-2006, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jAZ

Kansas City is set with Trent Green as the starter and Damon Huard as the primary back-up...

Shea said Printers and Croyle are simply too good to let go.

"Both of them will make this team," Shea told CKNW. "They've done a nice job of picking up the offence."

Just to put things back into perspective, NO ONE is getting cut. It's just how they're going to arrange everything.

Like I said before, I see us having a backup kicker or punter this year...wink wink.

Moooo

**jAZ** · 06-21-2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

This is ****ing pathetic. This forum will never give Huard a chance and judges him solely on one preseason game.

Huard is likely the only one of the 3 that will be available later if we release him during camp.

**RockChalk** · 06-21-2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Why don't they impress you?

And no, you shouldn't be submissive. What you could try to do is present some facts that back up your position other than "uhhh...I watched Huard."

They don't impress me because I believe them to be a fluke and I just don't think they are that great. They are average stats in my opinion.

And I happen to believe that watching Huard play on a few occasions entitles me to form an opinion about his abilities as a QB. I don't think he throws the ball very well and I can't comment on his decision making. But based on some of his preseason performances in previous years on OTHER teams, I don't think he is a good backup for us. This is my opinion and for some reason, I give my opinion a little more respect because I've watched him play, rather than say "Uhh, look at 99, he did great, whoopeeee!!!"

58-4ever · 06-21-2006, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Actually, Gannon was the "safe" choice. Grbac was a risk.

According to who...you?

Mr. Laz · 06-21-2006, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FAX

So, my final answer is that Printers must go if he can't play ST.

FAX

a final answer before even playing a preseason game??

give the guy a chance, Mr. Fax, give the guy a chance.

58-4ever · 06-21-2006, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Moooo

Just to put things back into perspective, NO ONE is getting cut. It's just how they're going to arrange everything.

Like I said before, I see us having a backup kicker or punter this year...wink wink.

Moooo

I really don't think Herm is going to waste a roster spot on a 4th QB. Just my opinion.

**jAZ** · 06-21-2006, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JBucc

Cut Huard and if someone picks him up and we need a QB that bad we can just ...

... trade a draft pick for him.

Hammock Parties · 06-21-2006, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DubbleDownBKU

And I happen to believe that watching Huard play on a few occasions entitles me to form an opinion about his abilities as a QB.

Quite frankly, I think you're full of shit. You're saying you watched Patriots or Dolphins preseason games? How? You live in Kansas.

Hammock Parties · 06-21-2006, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 58-4ever

According to who...you?

Yeah, you disagree?

Gannon is the one that led that team to 13-3. Sticking with him would have undoubtedly been the safe choice.

Mr. Laz · 06-21-2006, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Yeah, you disagree?

Gannon is the one that led that team to 13-3. Sticking with him would have undoubtedly been the safe choice.

and the right one

06-21-2006, 11:32 AM
jAZ Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Casino cash: $9817493	Is Damon Huard likely to be the odd man out? Sounds like it... "Both of them (Printers and Croyle) will make this team" (Shea) "(Printers is) going to be a backup for us..." (Peterson) http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=169275&hubname=cfl Printers impresses Chiefs; likely to stick TSN.ca Staff 6/20/2006 7:47:27 PM It appears that Casey Printers will not be returning to the Candian Football League this season. Terry Shea, the quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, told CKNW in Vancouver that he expects Printers will stick with the NFL club. Kansas City is set with Trent Green as the starter and Damon Huard as the primary back-up, and the Chiefs entered their off-season workouts expecting a battle for the third spot between Printers and third round draft pick Brodie Croyle. Green, who will be 36 this season, has been resting his arm in camp, which has given the Chiefs a lot of good looks at the newcomers. Shea said Printers and Croyle are simply too good to let go. "Both of them will make this team," Shea told CKNW. "They've done a nice job of picking up the offence." The only problem for the Chiefs now is figuring out how to carry four quarterbacks. League rules permit clubs to carry three, but another can be signed to the practice squad. The Chiefs' training camp opens July 28. Printers signed with the Chiefs in January after a short, but stellar, career with the B.C. Lions. He was the league MVP in 2004 after throwing for 5,000 yards, 35 touchdowns and only 10 interceptions. He also ran for almost 500 yards and nine touchdowns. Printers, though, did not start the Grey Cup game, which the Lions lost. Injuries hampered him in 2005, and he lost the starting job to veteran Dave Dickenson. After the 2005 season, Printers started to explore his options and signed with the Chiefs. "We've had some good fortune with Canadian players," Chiefs president/general manager Carl Peterson told the Kansas City Star after Printers signed. "I look at it this way: It's like having an additional draft choice. And this draft choice has pro football experience, albeit the CFL. It’s a bigger, wider field and so on. But I think he's got a chance to come in and help us. He’s going to be a backup for us and learn what we do and what this offense is all about." After a workout last May, Printers told KCChiefs.com that his CFL experience will help him make the Chiefs. "Well it definitely prepared me for this because in the CFL you have five receivers going out on every play," Printers said. "Here it’s kind of similar and we were running the same kind of stuff up there. It prepared me a bunch. I was able to play a bunch up there and I'm just prepared for the opportunity when it's given." After watching him practice this spring, Shea has high hopes for the former B.C. Lions pivot. "Eventually, Casey has a chance to compete as a starting quarterback in the NFL," Shea said.
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