Brodie Croyle wonders why his name is so gay - The Orange Mane

Atlas · 06-03-2007, 09:51 PM

Croyle figures he's ready to be No. 1

By DOUG TUCKER
AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The football came zipping out of Brodie Croyle's hand.

It soared 50 yards and came to rest with perfect precision in the arms of a wide receiver streaking toward the back of the end zone.
Brett Favre couldn't have thrown a more perfect pass. No wonder Trent Green is clamoring to be traded to Miami.
For at least this one play in practice, when the defense wasn't hitting for real, the third-round draft pick from Alabama looked as if he's ready to start in the NFL.

Does he feel like he is?
"I do," Croyle said Sunday.
"If you'd asked me the same question last year, I'd have probably said the same thing. But last year I wasn't. But through a whole year of learning and a whole offseason of continuing to get a little bigger, I feel like I'm ready to go."

Whether he's ready or not will ultimately be Herm Edwards' decision. And there's no way the coach is going to show his hand.
"I have a while to do that," Edwards said Sunday, the final day of the Chiefs' mandatory three-day minicamp. "The competition's been good. You don't rush it. It all takes care of itself."

In the meantime, Croyle, Green and Damon Huard all continue to share the ball equally in practice. Green, the aging starter for most of the last six seasons, waits impatiently for the Chiefs to agree to a trade that will send him to the Dolphins.

He and Miami already have worked out a contract. He maintains Croyle is Kansas City's quarterback of the future and that any competition in the Chiefs' camp will be "weighted" to Croyle's advantage.
Plus, hardly anybody thinks the Chiefs will keep Green and his $7.2 million salary as a backup.

Croyle, a soft-spoken, second-year pro, is doing his best to sidestep all the controversy.
"We've all had the same amount of reps basically the whole time," he said. "I'm going to get my shot, but at the same time I've still got to earn it."

By no means does he view the job as his to lose.
"I view it as up in the air," he said. "As long as I have the best day or the best camp or whatever, then I've got a shot at being a starter."
Croyle made several eye-catching plays during a 90-minute workout in front of about 15,000 fans on Saturday, but also misfired a couple of times.

"I've still got a long way to go," he said. "There were a lot of things Saturday I could have done better. I have a tendency to want to push the ball when I could easily have taken a checkdown. I've gotten better at that. But I've still got a long way to go. I still have the rest of (team practices) and training camp to get ready to go."

Neither Croyle nor Huard, who started eight games last year while Green recuperated from a severe concussion, says the ongoing quarterback uncertainty is a problem.

"Not with us," Croyle said of Green. "He's a pro. He comes in, he's the same

Trent. My locker's right next to his. We still have the same conversations we've always had. So it hasn't translated over to us."
But isn't it hard to get a rhythm going with everyone sharing equally in practice time?

"It is," Croyle said. "It would be easier if you took 60 percent of the reps like if you were the starter. But you have to earn that right. You just have to make the most of the reps you get."

As he visited with reporters on the edge of the practice field, it was obvious that Croyle had prepared carefully for all questions about Green and Miami sure to come his way.

"It doesn't do us any good to talk about it. Trent's situation is Trent's situation," he said. "He doesn't bring it into the locker room. He comes out here and practices like he's a Kansas City Chief. Until otherwise, that's how he's going to do it. I have a lot to worry about myself."

Broncobiv · 06-03-2007, 09:59 PM

If it wasn't for the thread title, I would've guessed Boob posted this article. What's the point?

Man-Goblin · 06-03-2007, 10:01 PM

50 yards? wow that is a long way to throw a football. wow.

freak6 · 06-03-2007, 10:04 PM

LMFAO @ B.C.!

I can only hope he takes some regular season snaps for the queefs.

Los Broncos · 06-03-2007, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Man-Goblin

50 yards? wow that is a long way to throw a football. wow.

Hixon sure can throw a football.

Atlas · 06-03-2007, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Broncobiv

If it wasn't for the thread title, I would've guessed Boob posted this article. What's the point?

Well, it's AFC West news. So I thought it relevant. I couldn't think of an appropriate title however.

Broncobiv · 06-03-2007, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlas

Well, it's AFC West news. So I thought it relevant. I couldn't think of an appropriate title however.

No offense meant by my original reply, by the way. The artical just seemed like a Chiefs offseason fluff piece with no real football information, therefore irrelevant and unimportant to Broncos football fans.

Dr. Broncenstein · 06-03-2007, 10:17 PM

Brodie will be a very good quarterback for the Chorfs... if he can stay healthy. Thats a big if... but the guy can play. I had the unfortunate oppertunity to watch his fist start for Alabama up close and personal at Arkansas. The only other guy who wowed me as much with his arm is Cutler.

kmartin575 · 06-03-2007, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Broncenstein

Brodie will be a very good quarterback for the Chorfs... if he can stay healthy. Thats a big if... but the guy can play. I had the unfortunate oppertunity to watch his fist start for Alabama up close and personal at Arkansas. The only other guy who wowed me as much with his arm is Cutler.

Thank you for an intelligent post.

I love how everybody else loves to Bash Brodie "Frayle" even though over half of them probably don't know **** about Croyle.

Bob's your Information Minister · 06-03-2007, 11:11 PM

I saw it on NFL Network. Impressive throw. He uncorked another bomb later on.

Atlas · 06-03-2007, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kmartin575

Thank you for an intelligent post.

I love how everybody else loves to Bash Brodie "Frayle" even though over half of them probably don't know **** about Croyle.

I was on record saying the Broncos should draft him. Happily they got Cutler instead but to me it's ironic that I pimp this guy and then the Cheeps draft him. Makes me feel a little queezy inside. He has a strong arm I think he had the third strongest arm in the draft after Kellen Clemons and Cutler. The fragile part is a concern though. He missed a lot of games due to an assortment of injuries.

epicSocialism4tw · 06-03-2007, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kmartin575

Thank you for an intelligent post.

I love how everybody else loves to Bash Brodie "Frayle" even though over half of them probably don't know **** about Croyle.

"The greatest part of mankind have no other reason for their opinions that that they are in fashion."

-Samuel Johnson

Atlas · 06-03-2007, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by freak6

LMFAO @ B.C.!

I can only hope he takes some regular season snaps for the queefs.

He was drafted the same year Cutler was drafted. I'd rather face Huard than Croyle. At least you know what to expect from Huard....mediocrity.

DeuceOfClub · 06-03-2007, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlas

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Whether he's ready or not will ultimately be Herm Edwards' decision. ...

24champ · 06-03-2007, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodie Frayle

"I've still got a long way to go," he said. "There were a lot of things Saturday I could have done better. I have a tendency to want to push the ball when I could easily have taken a checkdown. I've gotten better at that. But I've still got a long way to go. I still have the rest of (team practices) and training camp to get ready to go."

He won't go...

Billy Clyde Puckett · 06-04-2007, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Broncenstein

... if he can stay healthy. Thats a big if... but the guy can play. .

That's the ticket Doc. He was a very good college QB when healthy, but he is built like a stick figure.

Jesterhole · 06-04-2007, 12:09 AM

All I know is, I laughed my ass off when I read the thread title. Thanks man.

As for the content, it was a good enough read. It's the offseason, and there has been some much refried crap posted lately that anything football related is refreshing.

Dude sounds like a washed out version of Jay, complete with a weaker arm and less fan support. Awesome, go Cheaps.

cabronco · 06-04-2007, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

I saw it on NFL Network. Impressive throw. He uncorked another bomb later on.

Translation: He threw a 40 yard rainbow pass with a 10 yard roll...

kmartin575 · 06-04-2007, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Guy

That's the ticket Doc. He was a very good college QB when healthy, but he is built like a stick figure.

True, although he has gotten bigger since last year. Right now he looks to be about the same size as Trent Green and Damon Huard. NFL Network compared his body type and size to Drew Brees and I think that is a good comparison. Of course, Croyle also has 2 inches on Brees.

Bob's your Information Minister · 06-04-2007, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cabronco

Translation: He threw a 40 yard rainbow pass with a 10 yard roll...

Um. No. No. They were two of the best deep throws I've seen from a KC quarterback in years. That's mostly because Green can't throw a deep ball to save his life.

Florida_Bronco · 06-05-2007, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmartin575

Thank you for an intelligent post.

I love how everybody else loves to Bash Brodie "Frayle" even though over half of them probably don't know **** about Croyle.

This coming from the guy who tried to come in here and talk about the responsibilites certain players have in defensive schemes and ended up getting his ass handed to him by Mediator. Seriously dude, you should just shut the hell up, because you obviously don't know much about football and don't have any room to talk about anyone else.

I think the only person on this board that is more football ignorant than you is friggin Bob, and you aren't that far ahead of him.

Bob's your Information Minister · 06-05-2007, 12:41 AM

Ah, Florida_Bobbo pulls the football knowledge card again. What a frickin' retard.

24champ · 06-05-2007, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

Ah, Florida_Bobbo pulls the football knowledge card again. What a frickin' retard.

Wow Bob calling somebody else a retard.

Talk about the pot calling the kettle black...

Atlas · 06-05-2007, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 24champbailey

Wow Bob calling somebody else a retard.

Talk about the pot calling the kettle black...

24champ quote Bob again and you're going to pay!!

Florida_Bronco · 06-05-2007, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 24champbailey

Wow Bob calling somebody else a retard.

Talk about the pot calling the kettle black...

I'm glad you quoted that one actually, I'd love to know where the Florida Bobbo thing came from.

Either way, that lardass knows he's the low man on the totem pole when it comes to football knowledge around here. His articles read like something that a peewee football player would write.

06-03-2007, 09:51 PM	#1
Atlas Draft Defense Early&Often Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18,526	Brodie Croyle wonders why his name is so gay Croyle figures he's ready to be No. 1 By DOUG TUCKER AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The football came zipping out of Brodie Croyle's hand. It soared 50 yards and came to rest with perfect precision in the arms of a wide receiver streaking toward the back of the end zone. Brett Favre couldn't have thrown a more perfect pass. No wonder Trent Green is clamoring to be traded to Miami. For at least this one play in practice, when the defense wasn't hitting for real, the third-round draft pick from Alabama looked as if he's ready to start in the NFL. Does he feel like he is? "I do," Croyle said Sunday. "If you'd asked me the same question last year, I'd have probably said the same thing. But last year I wasn't. But through a whole year of learning and a whole offseason of continuing to get a little bigger, I feel like I'm ready to go." Whether he's ready or not will ultimately be Herm Edwards' decision. And there's no way the coach is going to show his hand. "I have a while to do that," Edwards said Sunday, the final day of the Chiefs' mandatory three-day minicamp. "The competition's been good. You don't rush it. It all takes care of itself." In the meantime, Croyle, Green and Damon Huard all continue to share the ball equally in practice. Green, the aging starter for most of the last six seasons, waits impatiently for the Chiefs to agree to a trade that will send him to the Dolphins. He and Miami already have worked out a contract. He maintains Croyle is Kansas City's quarterback of the future and that any competition in the Chiefs' camp will be "weighted" to Croyle's advantage. Plus, hardly anybody thinks the Chiefs will keep Green and his $7.2 million salary as a backup. Croyle, a soft-spoken, second-year pro, is doing his best to sidestep all the controversy. "We've all had the same amount of reps basically the whole time," he said. "I'm going to get my shot, but at the same time I've still got to earn it." By no means does he view the job as his to lose. "I view it as up in the air," he said. "As long as I have the best day or the best camp or whatever, then I've got a shot at being a starter." Croyle made several eye-catching plays during a 90-minute workout in front of about 15,000 fans on Saturday, but also misfired a couple of times. "I've still got a long way to go," he said. "There were a lot of things Saturday I could have done better. I have a tendency to want to push the ball when I could easily have taken a checkdown. I've gotten better at that. But I've still got a long way to go. I still have the rest of (team practices) and training camp to get ready to go." Neither Croyle nor Huard, who started eight games last year while Green recuperated from a severe concussion, says the ongoing quarterback uncertainty is a problem. "Not with us," Croyle said of Green. "He's a pro. He comes in, he's the same Trent. My locker's right next to his. We still have the same conversations we've always had. So it hasn't translated over to us." But isn't it hard to get a rhythm going with everyone sharing equally in practice time? "It is," Croyle said. "It would be easier if you took 60 percent of the reps like if you were the starter. But you have to earn that right. You just have to make the most of the reps you get." As he visited with reporters on the edge of the practice field, it was obvious that Croyle had prepared carefully for all questions about Green and Miami sure to come his way. "It doesn't do us any good to talk about it. Trent's situation is Trent's situation," he said. "He doesn't bring it into the locker room. He comes out here and practices like he's a Kansas City Chief. Until otherwise, that's how he's going to do it. I have a lot to worry about myself."

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06-03-2007, 09:59 PM	#2
Broncobiv Tee many martoonis Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,271	If it wasn't for the thread title, I would've guessed Boob posted this article. What's the point?

06-03-2007, 10:01 PM	#3
Man-Goblin Giving You The Business Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 5,603 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	50 yards? wow that is a long way to throw a football. wow.

06-03-2007, 10:04 PM	#4
freak6 3,631 - WAKE UP!!!! Impeach President Cheney and Puppet Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,651 Adopt-a-Bronco: MJK	LMFAO @ B.C.! I can only hope he takes some regular season snaps for the queefs.

06-03-2007, 10:17 PM	#8
Dr. Broncenstein Oldeskool Homeskool Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sterile Fields Posts: 11,857 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Woodyard	Brodie will be a very good quarterback for the Chorfs... if he can stay healthy. Thats a big if... but the guy can play. I had the unfortunate oppertunity to watch his fist start for Alabama up close and personal at Arkansas. The only other guy who wowed me as much with his arm is Cutler.

06-03-2007, 11:11 PM	#10
Bob's your Information Minister Chiefs > Broncos Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 25,931 Adopt-a-Bronco: CHRIS KUPER!!!	I saw it on NFL Network. Impressive throw. He uncorked another bomb later on.

06-04-2007, 12:09 AM	#17
Jesterhole Ring of Famer Ridin' the McFailboat... Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,041	All I know is, I laughed my ass off when I read the thread title. Thanks man. As for the content, it was a good enough read. It's the offseason, and there has been some much refried crap posted lately that anything football related is refreshing. Dude sounds like a washed out version of Jay, complete with a weaker arm and less fan support. Awesome, go Cheaps.

06-05-2007, 12:41 AM	#22
Bob's your Information Minister Chiefs > Broncos Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 25,931 Adopt-a-Bronco: CHRIS KUPER!!!	Ah, Florida_Bobbo pulls the football knowledge card again. What a frickin' retard.