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Croyle Won’t Repeat Preseason Mistakes

New Chiefs starting quarterback Brodie Croyle took his first snaps in practice yesterday.  The third-round draft pick struggled with the position in preseason, but says he has regrouped and is better prepared and won’t make the same mistakes.  Croyle will have his first opportunity to prove that Sunday in Indianapolis against the Colts. 

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 15 2007

Holmes to See Most of the Workload Sunday vs Colts

Priest Holmes will take on running back duties, while Larry Johnson misses his second game in-a-row because of his foot injury.  Team doctors say the swelling is subsiding, and L.J. can walk on it, but he’s still unable to play.  He’s set to visit a specialist on Monday.  Meanwhile, Brodie Croyle is ready to start [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 14 2007

Johnson to Sit Sunday vs Colts in Indy

The Chiefs will once again be without Larry Johnson Sunday when they travel to Indy to take on the Colts.  Johnson was on the Chiefs sideline Sunday as they lost to the Broncos 27-11.  He was without crutches, but it was said today by president/GM Carl Peterson said the swelling in his injured foot has [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 13 2007

Croyle Gets Starting Nod

Brodie Croyle is, once again, the Chiefs’ starting quarterback.  He’ll start Sunday in Indianapolis against the Colts.  He replaced Damon Huard on Sunday after Huard was injured late in the Chiefs’ loss to the Denver Broncos.  Head coach Herm Edwards announced yesterday that the substitution would be permanent, or at least as permanent as these [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 13 2007

Broncos Run Over Chiefs 27-11 at Arrowhead

Selvin Young had 20 carries for 109 yards and a score as the Broncos cruised past the division-rival Chiefs, 27-11, at Arrowhead Stadium.  Jay Cutler had 192 passing yards, including a 18-yard touchdown toss to tight end Daniel Graham to seal the deal, for Denver, which moved to 4-and-5 on the year.  Nate Webster returned [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 12 2007

Huard Injury Forces Quarterback Change

An injury to Damon Huard has forced the Chiefs to make a change at quarterback.  The switch to Brodie Croyle might even be permanent, or at least as permanent as these things go.  Huard got hurt when he was sacked by the Broncos Elvis Dumervil in the third quarter, moments after Denver took a 13-8 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 12 2007

Johnson’s Foot Doing Better

Running back Larry Johnson is doing better.  The Chiefs say the swelling has gone down and the pain is improving after Johnson injured his foot in last Sunday’s game against Green Bay.  The injured foot will be reevaluated next week.  In the meantime, Priest Holmes will take Johnson’s place on the field Sunday at Arrowhead [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 09 2007

Priest Looking to Carry the Load Against Denver

Chiefs running back Larry Johnson is out for the time being with his ankle injury, and it’s anybody’s guess how long he’ll be gone.  Priest Holmes says playing without LJ is likely to be a challenge, but he’s ready to carry whatever comes to him.  Holmes says the Chiefs have so many stars that when [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 08 2007

L.J. Out Sunday; Beyond That, Who Knows?

The Chiefs are still waiting for team doctors to determine what, exactly, is wrong with running back Larry Johnson’s right foot.  They do know it’s very swollen, but the good news is, it’s not broken.  So, although L.J. won’t play against Denver on Sunday, and the next couple of weeks might be in question, the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 07 2007

Johnson Likely to Miss Game Sunday vs Denver

Doctors are looking at the results of an MRI that Chiefs running back Larry Johnson had yesterday.  Coach Herm Edwards says we should know sometime today, just how serious L.J.’s ankle injury is.  Johnson also underwent some treatment at Arrowhead.  If he has to miss Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos, Priest Holmes will have [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 06 2007