Brodie Croyle

Back in February of last year , over the course of about ten days, I took a look back at the Kansas City Chiefs drafts from 2000 to 2005. I only went to 2005 because I wanted to be fair and stick with that maxim, you can only begin to judge a draft class three years after the fact. And since we're now three years from the 2006 NFL draft and still in that draft mode (Sort of), let's take a look at it, shall we? Remember, we're doing this exercise with hindsight in mind. We're not trying to give out grades based on ... Read Full Story

via www.boston.com View full size photo uploaded May 6, 2009 Click play to hear Scott Pioli talking with Soren Petro on the Red Zone podcast this afternoon. Chime in with your thoughts in the comment section. Here are some notes: Compares Tyson Jackson more to Ty Warren and views TJ on the left end Says the only reason TJ and Richard Seymour are compared is because they were both picked so high Banned the term "war room" from the draft room.  Takes great offense to it because of the members of the armed services. He has family in the armed services. Importance of veteran ... Read Full Story

More photos » by Rob Carr - AP about 17 hours ago: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle (12) walks off the field following the Chiefs 38-24 loss to the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Rob Carr) Browse more photos » If there's one thing Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle did yesterday, it's solidify himself as the No. 1 backup to Matt Cassel . I know, I know. We've been through this before with Croyle but his performance yesterday was the best he's ever given. But this was a situation where he might not ... Read Full Story

Usually there are a number of surprising results in Week 1 which creates false favorites and underdogs in Week 2 of the NFL season. Well, not so much this year. Actually, only two upsets straight up and the more astute among us (modesty forbids me) were on the money ` at least against the spread ` with the Jets and 49ers. And those two look capable of more such efforts in the future. Lots of close matchups this week, if you believe Vegas. Wish I had better news, but it’s a long season. Press on regardless. Back to the conventional full schedule of Sunday ... Read Full Story

Usually there are a number of surprising results in Week 1 which creates false favorites and underdogs in Week 2 of the NFL season. Well, not so much this year. Actually, only two upsets straight up and the more astute among us (modesty forbids me) were on the money ` at least against the spread ` with the Jets and 49ers. And those two look capable of more such efforts in the future. Lots of close matchups this week, if you believe Vegas. Wish I had better news, but it’s a long season. Press on regardless. Back to the conventional full schedule of Sunday ... Read Full Story