Brodie Croyle shows strong arm

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By ADAM TEICHER

The Kansas City Star

 

 

Chiefs rookie quarterback Brodie Croyle did something on the practice field Saturday he’s never done before. Croyle knocked down his intended receiver, running back Quentin Griffin, with a pass.

 

“I’ve been working out,” Croyle said jokingly.

 

OK, so Griffin was off-balance when he turned to catch Croyle’s throw. Generously listed by the Chiefs at 5 feet 7 and 195 pounds, Griffin also has trouble staying upright in a stiff breeze.

 

Still, the Chiefs are privately delighted with what they’ve seen so far from Croyle. The third-round draft choice from Alabama has shown an ability to make all the throws.

 

Croyle put the perfect touch on deep passes into a strong wind on Friday but also proved he can put zip on throws that require it. Purely from a passing standpoint, Croyle through two days of partial-squad minicamp has looked better than the Chiefs’ other developmental quarterback, Casey Printers.

 

“Both of them have shown they have live arms,” coach Herm Edwards said. “They can make some plays, especially when the play breaks down. They won’t panic. They have the ability to find open receivers.”

 

It’s still early, but not too early for either Croyle or Printers to make an impression. They are the only quarterbacks in camp this weekend, but they will get shoved to the back of the line when full-squad practice begins Tuesday and veterans Trent Green and Damon Huard arrive.

 

“This is basically the most Casey and I will get to practice,” Croyle said. “We’ve got to make the most of it.”

 

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Croyle has a cannon for an arm. He just could never stay healthy.

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Griffin also has trouble staying upright in a stiff breeze.

 

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