Is Damon Huard likely to be the odd man out? - Page 6

**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.

**RockChalk** · 06-21-2006, 12:33 PM

One glory year in Miami, if you can even call it that. Those stats are from 6 years ago. He had a younger arm them. Watch him throw the ball now, he sure does sling it.

Hammock Parties · 06-21-2006, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Spicy McHaggis

I agree we can't judge him on one preseason game. However, do you really believe that the Chiefs are better off with him under center if Trent goes down than Printers or Croyle. I'm inclined to say no. At the very least it's worth the debate.

Yes, I do, because of his history in Miami and the fact that he actually has NFL experience and knows the playbook.

Croyle and Printers might be better NEXT YEAR, but not in 2006.

**RockChalk** · 06-21-2006, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Did you not see the stats I just posted?

yeah, real impressive

htismaqe · 06-21-2006, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Spicy McHaggis

I agree we can't judge him on one preseason game. However, do you really believe that the Chiefs are better off with him under center if Trent goes down than Printers or Croyle. I'm inclined to say no. At the very least it's worth the debate.

WHAT?!?!?

Neither Printers nor Croyle have ever SEEN a real NFL defense. We're ABSOLUTELY BETTER off with a vet, even if it is Huard, at least initially. It only makes sense to subject Printers or Croyle to that if you expect them to play for an extended period (ie. Green gets a season-ending injury).

JBucc · 06-21-2006, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Yes.

Code:

+---------------------------------------+-----------------+
                 |              Passing                  |     Rushing     |
+----------+-----+---------------------------------------+-----------------+
| Year  TM |   G |  Comp   Att   PCT    YD   Y/A  TD INT |  Att  Yards  TD |
+----------+-----+---------------------------------------+-----------------+
| 1998 mia |   3 |     6     9  66.7    85   9.4   0   1 |     0     0   0 |
| 1999 mia |  16 |   125   216  57.9  1288   6.0   8   4 |    28   124   0 |
| 2000 mia |   3 |    39    63  61.9   318   5.0   1   3 |     0     0   0 |
| 2001 nwe |   5 |     0     0   0.0     0   0.0   0   0 |     0     0   0 |
| 2002 nwe |   2 |     0     0   0.0     0   0.0   0   0 |     1     4   0 |
| 2003 nwe |   2 |     0     1   0.0     0   0.0   0   0 |     1    -1   0 |
+----------+-----+---------------------------------------+-----------------+
|  TOTAL   |  31 |   170   289  58.8  1691   5.9   9   8 |    30   127   0 |
+----------+-----+---------------------------------------+-----------------+

16 games and only 1200 yards? How many did he start?

Hammock Parties · 06-21-2006, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DubbleDownBKU

One glory year in Miami, if you can even call it that. Those stats are from 6 years ago. He had a younger arm them. Watch him throw the ball now, he sure does sling it.

You are knee-jerking with the rest of the morons over one preseason game. I'll take his excellent season off the bench as proof that he's a much better QB than most people here give him credit for.

htismaqe · 06-21-2006, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DubbleDownBKU

yeah, real impressive

Who, besides you, said anything about Huard being "impressive"?

If you don't have a leg to stand on, by all means change the facts to suit your argument.

Mr. Laz · 06-21-2006, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JBucc

16 games and only 1200 yards? How many did he start?

i only believe he started 5 games that year ... i guess he was active for 16 ... but only held a clipboard for 11 games.

htismaqe · 06-21-2006, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JBucc

16 games and only 1200 yards? How many did he start?

Those are games played. Marino started like 9 games that year.

Hammock Parties · 06-21-2006, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JBucc

16 games and only 1200 yards? How many did he start?

He threw 20 or more passes in 7 games. He started 5. He actually played BETTER than Marino that year.

ct · 06-21-2006, 12:38 PM

Just cut Huard, nobody will pick him up. Tell him on the way out to stay in shape, we will call you back in we get in an injury jam.

Moooo · 06-21-2006, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

You are knee-jerking with the rest of the morons over one preseason game. I'll take his excellent season off the bench as proof that he's a much better QB than most people here give him credit for.

Yeah, but I'm only seeing 6 ypa? Just something to think about...

Moooo

**RockChalk** · 06-21-2006, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Yes, I do, because of his history in Miami and the fact that he actually has NFL experience and knows the playbook.

Croyle and Printers might be better NEXT YEAR, but not in 2006.

That sure is some history. One average year. Here is a tidbit from kcchiefs.com

1999
Played in 16 games as the holder and saw duty in nine games (five starts) at QB, posting a 4-1 record as a starter … Completed 125 of 216 passes for a career-high 1,288 yards with eight TDs and four INTs for a 79.8 QB rating … Joined QB Earl Morrall as only the second quarterback in Dolphins history to win his first three games as a starter. Morrall accomplished his feat during the Dolphins undefeated season in ‘72 … Completed 24 of 42 passes for 240 yards with two TDs and one INT at New England (10/17) for a comeback 31-30 win to earn Miller Lite NFL Player of the Week honors. Added six carries for 52 yards … Started his first NFL game in place of an injured Marino vs. Philadelphia (10/24), connecting on 15 of 21 passes for 142 yards with one INT and added six rushes for 12 yards … Started at Oakland (10/31), completing 16 of 32 passes for 221 yards and caught a pass for no yards … Opened vs. Tennessee (11/7), connecting on 15 of 25 passes for 210 yards with two TDs in his third consecutive victory, making him the first Dolphins QB to lead the team to three consecutive victories other than Dan Marino since David Woodley did it in ‘82 … Completed nine of 25 throws for 65 yards with an INT in a start at Buffalo (11/14) ... Started his final game of the season vs. New England (11/21), connecting on 18 of 30 passes for 129 yards with two TDs before leaving the game in the third quarter with a broken nose … Completed four of five passes for 44 yards at Dallas (11/25) ... Connected on six of seven passes for 75 yards with one TD at the N.Y. Jets (12/12) ... Completed 18 of 29 passes for 162 yards with a TD and an INT at Washington (1/2/00) ... Did not play in an AFC Wild Card Game at Seattle (1/9/00) ... Connected on five of 16 passes for 46 yards in AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Jacksonville (1/15/00).

Mr. Laz · 06-21-2006, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by coryt

Just cut Huard, nobody will pick him up. Tell him on the way out to stay in shape, we will call you back in we get in an injury jam.

yep ... keep huard to the last cut just in case

but give all the reps to green,croyle and printers

cut huard late, tell him he's on our short call list

if green gets hurt sign huard ...

Hammock Parties · 06-21-2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DubbleDownBKU

That sure is some history. One average year.

Gee. What do you want, an all-pro?

Huard is a solid backup quarterback. He proved it in 1999.

Do you have some other reason for thinking otherwise?

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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