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C-Mac · 11-29-2007, 08:18 AM

Croyle

Injury could force Croyle to sit Sunday
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star

Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle was obviously out of sorts early in last week’s game against Oakland after he took a knee in the back from a Raiders player.

Croyle moved around in evident discomfort, wore a stimulating wrap while on the sideline and even retreated to the locker room at one point for an injection to deaden the pain.

But Croyle played through the pain, and the general assumption by outside observers was that he would be fine for this week’s game against San Diego at Arrowhead Stadium.

Those closer to Croyle realized otherwise.

“It didn’t look that bad, but you could tell it was bad,” reserve quarterback Tyler Thigpen said. “I know from the type of person Brodie is that he was hurting. Just from the way he was talking and holding his posture and everything, you could tell.”

Croyle wouldn’t discuss the exact nature of the injury. He didn’t practice Wednesday as the Chiefs began preparations for the Chargers game. He wasn’t confident he would be able to practice today or play on Sunday.

“If we can (practice) by Friday, we’ve got a good shot,” Croyle said. “I’m not in this thing deep enough where I can do the Steve McNair thing and not practice and then just go in and play. I’m still young in this league, and I still need all the snaps I can get.”

Coach Herm Edwards agreed that Croyle would play if he could practice by Friday.

“Remember, he’s taken (practice snaps) like a starter from the beginning,” Edwards said. “We’re not going to put him in harm’s way. If he’s not mobile enough to get out of the way (of the pass rush), then it doesn’t make any sense.”

Damon Huard, who began the season as the starter before being replaced by Croyle earlier this month, stepped in at practice Wednesday. He would start against the Chargers if Croyle doesn’t play.

“Physically, I feel pretty good,” Huard said. “I certainly haven’t taken the hits and my body has recovered a little bit. It wasn’t that long ago, so hopefully the timing is still there. It was good out there at practice.”

Croyle took the hit on the second offensive play of the game. He rolled to his right and, unable to find an open receiver, tucked the ball under his arm to run.

He gained 4 yards but paid the price. He threw his only interception of the game on the next play.

When he got to the sideline, Croyle received attention from Chiefs medical personnel and Huard warmed up as if he was getting ready to replace Croyle.

That never happened. Croyle continued to play to the finish and the Raiders beat the Chiefs 20-17.

“He fought through it and played,” Edwards said. “That’s what kind of kid he is. He’s a tough guy. He got through it, but he was still sore the next day.”

Croyle said little about the injury to reporters afterward.

“You don’t ever want to make a big deal about injuries,” he said. “If it’s bad enough to make a big deal out of, you shouldn’t be in the game.”

Croyle has made only two starts for the Chiefs, but is used to the idea that quarterbacks have to play through pain. The right-handed Croyle played almost his entire sophomore season at Alabama with a separated left shoulder.

“But that,” he said, “was a little different than this.”

Huard took several severe hits as the starter in the first nine games. He was sidelined by a hit to the head in the fourth quarter of a September game against Chicago.

He was also sent out in the fourth quarter of last month’s game against Jacksonville because of an injured shoulder that the Chiefs initially believed would prevent him from playing in the following week’s game, but Huard played.

“You’re a sitting duck a lot of times back there,” he said. “Brodie certainly fought through some good shots. It’s never fun to get hit back there.”

MTG#10 · 11-29-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

Thigpen does nothing for our future, either.

How the hell do you know? He's a lot younger and has more of a chance of being our QBOTF than Hu'tard.

Hammock Parties · 11-29-2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GarySpFc

Let me see if I can figure this out. Huard won games in the 4th quarter by going third and out how many times? For some reason that does not compute with me.

Huard won games in the fourth quarter against:

Minnesota
San Diego
Oakland

That is 3 of the Chiefs 4 wins. Thanks for playing.

SBK · 11-29-2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GOATSE

Huard won games in the fourth quarter against:

Minnesota
San Diego
Oakland

That is 3 of the Chiefs 4 wins. Thanks for playing.

When does Huard have time to pee with you around?

Reerun_KC · 11-29-2007, 06:31 PM

Oh boy, Hootie is back with his full on man crush of Horrid...

Just when you thought he would own up to his bets, HE IS BACK and in full force.

**HemiEd** · 11-29-2007, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTG#10

How the hell do you know? He's a lot younger and has more of a chance of being our QBOTF than Hu'tard.

I am anxious to see what he has to offer, who knows he may be the answer.

OctoberFart · 11-29-2007, 06:39 PM

GOQUEER needs to call him Brodie Frail instead of Brodie CroyleNextMontana.

Rasputin · 11-29-2007, 06:47 PM

Brodie played the whole game in pain, he IS a trooper.

Reerun_KC · 11-29-2007, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AutumnWind

GOQUEER needs to call him Brodie Frail instead of Brodie CroyleNextMontana.

OMG that was funny!

...

Uh No, actually that was pretty stupid...

Micjones · 11-29-2007, 06:52 PM

If Croyle can't go...
I wouldn't mind seeing Thigpen, but he's a first year player in this offense. I doubt seriously that he'd contribute anything or even be in a position to be fairly evaluated.

Huard should be the guy if Croyle can't go.
It's not as though they've given the job back to Huard because they think Croyle can't play.

InChiefsHeaven · 11-30-2007, 07:50 AM

If Brodie does not start, Huard will...and next week it will be back to Brodie. Huard has resumed his proper role as a backup.

Mecca · 11-30-2007, 08:56 AM

We'll have this every year that Croyle is the QB, that's just how it goes. Dude is made of glass, you might be able to injure him by breathing on him.

**Nzoner** · 11-30-2007, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splatbass

You have any evidence of this, or are you just making it up?

just being sarcastic

splatbass · 11-30-2007, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nzoner

just being sarcastic

OK, sometimes it's hard to tell around here.

Reerun_KC · 11-30-2007, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splatbass

OK, sometimes it's hard to tell around here.

Well its a message board, people take it way to serious...

xbarretx · 11-30-2007, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Who do you want them to use? Thigpen?

You bitch just to be a whining vagina. You must be a miserable **** to live with.

dont make me sweep the leg johnny!

yes i would rather us put Tyler in as oppposed to Damon...lets see what we really have in our depth charts so we can ACTUALLY rebuild instead of half @$$ing it!

Damon winning this game effects nothing as when Brodie's health he goes back in (per Herms quote about once he makes the change hes not going back) so why not put Tyler in...i bet more people show up to the game.

p.s. yes call me crazy

11-29-2007, 08:18 AM
C-Mac Lurker Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wally World Casino cash: $1973699	TEICHER-Injury could force Croyle to sit Sunday Croyle Injury could force Croyle to sit Sunday By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle was obviously out of sorts early in last week’s game against Oakland after he took a knee in the back from a Raiders player. Croyle moved around in evident discomfort, wore a stimulating wrap while on the sideline and even retreated to the locker room at one point for an injection to deaden the pain. But Croyle played through the pain, and the general assumption by outside observers was that he would be fine for this week’s game against San Diego at Arrowhead Stadium. Those closer to Croyle realized otherwise. “It didn’t look that bad, but you could tell it was bad,” reserve quarterback Tyler Thigpen said. “I know from the type of person Brodie is that he was hurting. Just from the way he was talking and holding his posture and everything, you could tell.” Croyle wouldn’t discuss the exact nature of the injury. He didn’t practice Wednesday as the Chiefs began preparations for the Chargers game. He wasn’t confident he would be able to practice today or play on Sunday. “If we can (practice) by Friday, we’ve got a good shot,” Croyle said. “I’m not in this thing deep enough where I can do the Steve McNair thing and not practice and then just go in and play. I’m still young in this league, and I still need all the snaps I can get.” Coach Herm Edwards agreed that Croyle would play if he could practice by Friday. “Remember, he’s taken (practice snaps) like a starter from the beginning,” Edwards said. “We’re not going to put him in harm’s way. If he’s not mobile enough to get out of the way (of the pass rush), then it doesn’t make any sense.” Damon Huard, who began the season as the starter before being replaced by Croyle earlier this month, stepped in at practice Wednesday. He would start against the Chargers if Croyle doesn’t play. “Physically, I feel pretty good,” Huard said. “I certainly haven’t taken the hits and my body has recovered a little bit. It wasn’t that long ago, so hopefully the timing is still there. It was good out there at practice.” Croyle took the hit on the second offensive play of the game. He rolled to his right and, unable to find an open receiver, tucked the ball under his arm to run. He gained 4 yards but paid the price. He threw his only interception of the game on the next play. When he got to the sideline, Croyle received attention from Chiefs medical personnel and Huard warmed up as if he was getting ready to replace Croyle. That never happened. Croyle continued to play to the finish and the Raiders beat the Chiefs 20-17. “He fought through it and played,” Edwards said. “That’s what kind of kid he is. He’s a tough guy. He got through it, but he was still sore the next day.” Croyle said little about the injury to reporters afterward. “You don’t ever want to make a big deal about injuries,” he said. “If it’s bad enough to make a big deal out of, you shouldn’t be in the game.” Croyle has made only two starts for the Chiefs, but is used to the idea that quarterbacks have to play through pain. The right-handed Croyle played almost his entire sophomore season at Alabama with a separated left shoulder. “But that,” he said, “was a little different than this.” Huard took several severe hits as the starter in the first nine games. He was sidelined by a hit to the head in the fourth quarter of a September game against Chicago. He was also sent out in the fourth quarter of last month’s game against Jacksonville because of an injured shoulder that the Chiefs initially believed would prevent him from playing in the following week’s game, but Huard played. “You’re a sitting duck a lot of times back there,” he said. “Brodie certainly fought through some good shots. It’s never fun to get hit back there.”
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