Is Damon Huard likely to be the odd man out? - Page 16

**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.

htismaqe · 06-21-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rad

So you think Printers will last longer on the PS than Huard?

Or you don't want Printers on the Team?

I honestly don't give a flying shit what they do with Printers. I would PREFER to keep Huard because he has experience. If the cut him, oh well. I don't really care.

I've just seen the Brian Shay/Jessie Haynes/Joe Hall stuff too many times over the last 10 years on this and other BB. I can't find myself getting excited about Printers at all.

SLAG · 06-21-2006, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

I honestly don't give a flying shit what they do with Printers. I would PREFER to keep Huard because he has experience. If the cut him, oh well. I don't really care.

I've just seen the Brian Shay/Jessie Haynes/Joe Hall stuff too many times over the last 10 years on this and other BB. I can't find myself getting excited about Printers at all.

I say we trade hutard for 0dd t0dd and then cut printers

printers leave's some to be desired.. you would think that if he was that good he would not have been in the CFL

Coach · 06-21-2006, 03:55 PM

I think cutting Huard is a wise move. It doesn't matter who's the back-up is. If Trent goes down for a long period of time, we're ****ed anyways. So I think it's a better idea to have either Printers or Croyle do the job, where the Chiefs can figure out who's the better option is for the future. Why does the Chiefs want to keep Huard while he is at the end of his career, while either Croyle and Printers are younger?

rad · 06-21-2006, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach

I think cutting Huard is a wise move. It doesn't matter who's the back-up is. If Trent goes down for a long period of time, we're ****ed anyways. So I think it's a better idea to have either Printers or Croyle do the job, where the Chiefs can figure out who's the better option is for the future. Why does the Chiefs want to keep Huard while he is at the end of his career, while either Croyle and Printers are younger?

Right on. I just don't have the patienc to type all that.

milkman · 06-21-2006, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

I honestly don't give a flying shit what they do with Printers. I would PREFER to keep Huard because he has experience. If the cut him, oh well. I don't really care.

I've just seen the Brian Shay/Jessie Haynes/Joe Hall stuff too many times over the last 10 years on this and other BB. I can't find myself getting excited about Printers at all.

I don't really care about Printers, either.

I don't know anything about Printers, but I do know that he can't be any worse than Huard, and at least would have the ability to make some plays with his legs if things break down.

Every one of these guys, including Huard, is going to limit what this offense does if they are asked to step in, whether short or long term.

SLAG · 06-21-2006, 05:56 PM

I prefer Quinner to Hutard

JBucc · 06-21-2006, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SLAG02

I prefer Quinner to Hutard

I wouldn't go that far

**Rain Man** · 06-21-2006, 06:27 PM

Another strategy would be to cut the guy who is least likely to get a call from another team. If Printers or Croyle went to the practice squad, would another team sign them? Possibly, particularly since we know at least one team is going to roll boxcars on QB injuries early in the year.

If we cut Huard, is another team going to pick him up? I knid of doubt it, because every team has their own version of Huard who knows their own system. It seems like every team has some sort of mid-career or late-career backup that they know they can call in a pinch.

Coach · 06-21-2006, 07:46 PM

Every time I take a crap, I name it Huard.

I Have No Imagination · 06-21-2006, 07:48 PM

We will keep Huard in case we need him for a spot start and move Printers to punter.

ChiefsPlanet has spoken.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 06-21-2006, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsPlanet

We will keep Huard in case we need him for a spot start and move Printers to punter.

ChiefsPlanet has spoken.

this is pretty comical

hypersensitiveZO6 · 06-21-2006, 07:54 PM

I'm just worried we'll lose Printers to waivers and he'll become the next Daunte Culpepper.

**Bowser** · 06-21-2006, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

Will anyone even pick up Huard from our practice squad?

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

This thread could have been stopped right here.

Somebody please explain to me what the fascination with Damon Huard is? Doesn't this guy have just ONE NFL start under his belt? Whoopty-freaking-do! And if memory serves, did he stink up the joint when given a chance during preseason last year, inviting all the James Kilian talk?

Huard can take a walk. I'll stick with youth and potential over all the "wily veteran experience" Huard brings to the table.

Mecca · 06-21-2006, 09:58 PM

I think anyone who thinks Damon Huard is going to win a game for the Chiefs is doing some serious drugs. Just keep the 2 most talented guys, your starting QB goes down you're screwed either way. It's better to drop the guy with 0 upside that isn't very good to begin with than drop a guy with actual talent.

The Chiefs need to start getting younger, something like this is a part of that. I don't see this team winning a Superbowl this year so keeping Huard because "he's our only veteran backup" isn't a good enough reason to me.

**Rausch** · 06-21-2006, 10:05 PM

Huard is the worst b/u we've had in 15 years, easy.

At least Collins looked good in the preseason and you had SOME reason to believe we could last a 2-3 game stretch if he had to go in.

It's time to run with 2 young guys in hopes of finding someone to move in after Green...

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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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