Is Damon Huard likely to be the odd man out? - Page 2

**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.

Mr. Laz · 06-21-2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jAZ

Isn't that impossible to do with a vet like Huard.

yes... check your sarcas-o-meter

jspchief · 06-21-2006, 11:46 AM

Will anyone even pick up Huard from our practice squad?

I'm willing to take my chances with Croyle and Printers.

Moooo · 06-21-2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Exposing Croyle to other teams that way would be pretty dumb.

Good point, perhaps he'll have to put Printers on the practice squad if for no reason to protect a future investment.

Moooo

JBucc · 06-21-2006, 11:47 AM

I like Gaz's idea. If we put Printers or Croyle on the practice squad someone will grab them but nobody wants Huard. He can just sit there until he retires or dies.

**jAZ** · 06-21-2006, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moooo

I'd like a backup who's been with the system a few years. Sign Printers or Croyle to the practice squad. As a matter off fact, Croyle would be a perfect fit to the practice squad, as the main problem for most rookies is getting everything down, which he would be able to work on more than having to suit up.

Moooo

There's probably about a dozen teams that would cut their #3 QB in order to claim Croyle off our PS/waivers for their #3 spot. He'd be gone before Peterson could finish signing the paperwork.

Mr. Laz · 06-21-2006, 11:48 AM

you can't put a veteran like Huard on the practice squad.

JBucc · 06-21-2006, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laz

you can't put a veteran like Huard on the practice squad.

Why not?

Hydrae · 06-21-2006, 11:48 AM

Maybe we can keep Printers on the roster as special teams/3rd string running back?

Hammock Parties · 06-21-2006, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laz

you can't put a veteran like Huard on the practice squad.

Why not?

jspchief · 06-21-2006, 11:49 AM

True.

But would anyone even pick Huard up off the scrap heap?

**jAZ** · 06-21-2006, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laz

yes... check your sarcas-o-meter

I took the Occam comment by Gaz to mean he was serious. But I'll give it a kick to be sure.

Moooo · 06-21-2006, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBucc

I like Gaz's idea. If we put Printers or Croyle on the practice squad someone will grab them but nobody wants Huard. He can just sit there until he retires or dies.

I'm kinda confused, is it not that necessary to have a player who has exposure to the system for a year or two? I mean, I saw what Green did his first season as a starter... I question if its always that way, or if a QB can usually step in.

This season, right now, I want Huard to be the one who comes in if Green is injured. I won't like it, but he knows the plays, which IMO is the most important aspect of the position.

Moooo

**alpha_omega** · 06-21-2006, 11:51 AM

Can/would they keep all 4?

Mr. Laz · 06-21-2006, 11:52 AM

Practice squad rules: Teams can have a maximum of eight players on the practice squad. The limit was increased by three in 2004. Players credited with two or more NFL seasons are ineligible. There is no restriction for age or last season in college.

**jAZ** · 06-21-2006, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Why not?

See Section 4.
http://www.nflpa.org/media/main.asp?...Complete#art34

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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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