Is Damon Huard likely to be the odd man out? - Page 8

**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.

Frosty · 06-21-2006, 12:49 PM

I'm still hazy on this "can't keep four QBs" thing. Is this a brand new rule? The Chargers had four QBs on the roster (not PS) on opening day in 2004 (Brees, Rivers, Lemon, Flutie). Does anyone have a link to the actual rule?

I'm not saying it's a good idea, but if Printers could play a "Slash" role, they might find room on the active roster for him.

JBucc · 06-21-2006, 12:49 PM

I have never watched Damon Huard play that I can recall, not even in this preseason game everyone is talking about. But the man couldn't beat out ****ing Todd Collins and has only once sniffed playing time in the last six years. I'll take two guys that have played recently at any level over a sucky old guy that hasn't.

greg63 · 06-21-2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jAZ

Is Damon Huard likely to be the odd man out?

Let us all hope so.

sedated · 06-21-2006, 12:51 PM

just keep 4 QBs

Frosty · 06-21-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by coryt

LaChapelle, Vanover. I don't remember Bo playing in Canada, but could be mistaken. any others?

Joe Horn?

Moooo · 06-21-2006, 12:51 PM

The article says they're gonna keep all four, they just have to figure out how...

I just noticed that. I guess that means we might have a backup punter or something this year...

Moooo

htismaqe · 06-21-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

he has 192 posts ... how much style can he have established?

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...1&page=2&pp=50

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Originally Posted by Laz

"aaparently, you don't have any idea what you're talking about" translation ... you don't agree with parker.

That would probably the first and most glaring sign that you don't know what you're talking about. The second would be if you agree with Laz.

**RockChalk** · 06-21-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

When exactly did you watch him play? He's barely played other than that one year.

One average year > NO NFL EXPERIENCE

I can tell you that his one preseason game last year wasn't the only preseason game he has seen action in.

Spicy McHaggis · 06-21-2006, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

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).

I guess that was more my thinking. In a spot start I'd take the vet but if Green goes down for the year then start the youngin'.

FAX · 06-21-2006, 12:53 PM

I think it's funny that our QB controversy is about which QB with little or no experience sucks more.

Ah, the life of a Chiefs fan.

FAX

htismaqe · 06-21-2006, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DubbleDownBKU

Actually, if you go back through the dialogue between GoChiefs and myself, he answers my question about whether people want Huard as their backup with a "Yes" and then the stats highlighted in red, as if to say, look at these numbers, they're great.

So keep thinking you're an all knowing poster because you have 50,000 posts and you don't like what I have to say. I know how sarcasm works, I don't need some old balls has been telling me what it takes to be sarcastic.

Finally, we're getting somewhere. First a paragraph that pretty much proves you completely misunderstood GoChiefs' point.

And then a follow-up paragraph whining about being oppressed by users with 50k posts, as if that's the reason you look like a dumbass.

Gaz · 06-21-2006, 12:55 PM

I doubt that Edwards would go into the season with no veteran backup.

Either Printers or Croyle will go to the practice squad and we will probably lose him.

xoxo~
Gaz
Not used to having too many QBOTF candidates on the roster.

greg63 · 06-21-2006, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAX

I think it's funny that our QB controversy is about which QB with little or no experience sucks more.

Ah, the life of a Chiefs fan.

FAX

...It is a many a splendid thing.

Gaz · 06-21-2006, 12:57 PM

Printers can break wedges on Special Teams.

Problem solved.

xoxo~
Gaz
Muddying the already-murky waters.

ct · 06-21-2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by arc

Joe Horn?

good call

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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Frosty Go Beavers! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Washington Casino cash: $3488243	I'm still hazy on this "can't keep four QBs" thing. Is this a brand new rule? The Chargers had four QBs on the roster (not PS) on opening day in 2004 (Brees, Rivers, Lemon, Flutie). Does anyone have a link to the actual rule? I'm not saying it's a good idea, but if Printers could play a "Slash" role, they might find room on the active roster for him.
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JBucc MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Casino cash: $10004952	I have never watched Damon Huard play that I can recall, not even in this preseason game everyone is talking about. But the man couldn't beat out ****ing Todd Collins and has only once sniffed playing time in the last six years. I'll take two guys that have played recently at any level over a sucky old guy that hasn't.
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Moooo Seeking Enlightenment... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Springfield Casino cash: $10004900	The article says they're gonna keep all four, they just have to figure out how... I just noticed that. I guess that means we might have a backup punter or something this year... Moooo
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FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	I think it's funny that our QB controversy is about which QB with little or no experience sucks more. Ah, the life of a Chiefs fan. FAX
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06-21-2006, 12:55 PM	#117
Gaz Defense Homer Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Rancho Gaz Casino cash: $10010793	Sorry, guys, I did not mean to confound y'all... I doubt that Edwards would go into the season with no veteran backup. Either Printers or Croyle will go to the practice squad and we will probably lose him. xoxo~ Gaz Not used to having too many QBOTF candidates on the roster.
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06-21-2006, 12:57 PM	#119
Gaz Defense Homer Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Rancho Gaz Casino cash: $10010793	*Disinformation Alert* Printers can break wedges on Special Teams. Problem solved. xoxo~ Gaz Muddying the already-murky waters.
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