Croyle one step closer to being the starter in Kansas City

Everything over training camp has strongly suggested that Brodie Croyle will be the starting quarterback in Kansas City, beating out who everyone thought was going to be the starter, Damon Huard.

The battle might have become even more one sided this week, as Huard missed practice Monday with a sore right calf. While this is the same injury that has bothered Huard throughout camp, this is the first time he has missed any playing time from it. And the Chiefs aren't sure when he will be coming back.

There was no indication the injury would keep him out long term, but the Chiefs were unsure whether he would practice today or play in Thursday night’s preseason game against New Orleans at Arrowhead Stadium.

“I don’t know that,” coach Herm Edwards said. “I’ve got to check with the trainer to see what he says. We’ve got another couple of days to see where he is.”

Edwards goes on to say that Croyle is going to get the start Thursday night, and will play possibly into the third quarter. This is a decision that was made over the weekend, before Huard had missed any practice.