Is Damon Huard likely to be the odd man out? - Page 25

**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.

**Bowser** · 06-25-2006, 10:24 AM

Didn't we sign Printers to a pretty significant contract, like a mil/year kind of deal? I'm sure that is all based upon him making the team, but you would think based on that, he'll make the team. You know Croyle is a lock, being a first day pick at a position with little depth. So, it would seem to come down to between Huard and Printers.

Positives for Huard:
1) NFL vet, starting a handful of games.
2) Been with the team for a couple of years, and hopefully knows the offense.
3) Has a head coach who, based on past experiences for him, likes to have a vet backup QB.

Positives for Printers:
1) Young. Only 25.
2) Tremendous upside. Has all the tools - can run when needed and has a cannon for an arm.
3) Was MVP of the CFL. This might be a reach, but he's started in a league, and outperformed everyone else in that league. That's gotta count for something.

Keep the guy with the potential. Just because Huard hopefully knows the offense, it doesn't mean he can execute it. If nothing else, Printers can always fall back on his ability to scramble, when he's not handing of to LJ.

Mr. Laz · 06-25-2006, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkman

It looks like he did.

Brunell #1
Jason Campbell #2, and their QBoTF.

not really ... i think Collins is #2 but won't start

Brunell #1
Collins #2
Campbell #3

or

Campbell #1
Collins #2
Brunell #3

milkman · 06-25-2006, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laz

not really ... i think Collins is #2 but won't start

Brunell #1
Collins #2
Campbell #3

or

Campbell #1
Collins #2
Brunell #3

I think Collins might come in if Brunell is hurt during a game, but Campbell will be the starter if Brunell is lost for more than that.

I guess it could be a fluid depth chart.

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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Bowser sorta mod-ish Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: KC North Casino cash: $-58384	Didn't we sign Printers to a pretty significant contract, like a mil/year kind of deal? I'm sure that is all based upon him making the team, but you would think based on that, he'll make the team. You know Croyle is a lock, being a first day pick at a position with little depth. So, it would seem to come down to between Huard and Printers. Positives for Huard: 1) NFL vet, starting a handful of games. 2) Been with the team for a couple of years, and hopefully knows the offense. 3) Has a head coach who, based on past experiences for him, likes to have a vet backup QB. Positives for Printers: 1) Young. Only 25. 2) Tremendous upside. Has all the tools - can run when needed and has a cannon for an arm. 3) Was MVP of the CFL. This might be a reach, but he's started in a league, and outperformed everyone else in that league. That's gotta count for something. Keep the guy with the potential. Just because Huard hopefully knows the offense, it doesn't mean he can execute it. If nothing else, Printers can always fall back on his ability to scramble, when he's not handing of to LJ.
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