Calling Casey

There were no doubt a few extra eyes on the screen on Thursday night as the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins squared off in week two of the NFL pre-season.

For one Chief in particular Thursday proved to be a bit of a redemption night and an indication that there may yet be a spot for him on the Chiefs depth chart.

Printers looked very impressive in his spurt of action for the Chiefs, as he took the Chiefs downfield all three times that he had his hands on the ball, but the Chiefs managed just three points, on their way to the 11-10 loss to the Dolphins. With his time in the pocket, Printers put together a passing attack that went 8-of-10 for 122 yards. He also ran twice for 17 yards.

But as far an audition goes it was light years ahead of the pre season debut of a week ago which saw Printers fall into a bit of trouble and once again started the wishful thoughts of CFL fans that he might return north.

As it stands Printers most likely won't rise above the third spot on the Chiefs depth chart, Damon Huard or second-year man Brodie Croyle are the likely starters once the Chiefs head into the regular season, leaving Printers to once again hold the clip board and study endless hours of film.

Still, despite the fact he won't be getting any starting reps any time soon, Chiefs coach Herm Edwards still seems pretty high on the former CFL Outstanding player of the year. Suggesting that he's "light years" ahead in his progress from last year's preseason.

A good position to be in as far as his NFL development may go, but certainly not helping him in the actual playing time that is so essential to a Quarterback these days.

With his former team in BC suffering a number of high profile health problems with their two top QBs and Toronto in a rather dire predicament in the quest for a pivot, the chance to come back north and jump into a starting role may never be better.

But with the siren song of the NFL still sounding, it's pretty unlikely that Printers will be moving back north in the short term.