Chiefs all-time quarterbacks: power rankings

17. Brodie Croyle

Croyle was a third-round pick out of the University of Alabama back in 2006, and most assumed he would be the heir apparent to Trent Green. Unfortunately, Croyle was terrible in just about every way.

The Alabama product was incredibly fragile, only playing in 18 games throughout his career before playing his final game in 2010. He never won a single game in the National Football League while throwing eight touchdowns against nine interceptions. He was the definition of injury-prone and rancid, finally going away after a hideous start in his final season against the San Diego Chargers.

Croyle was tantalizing as a prospect because he had a legit arm. If Croyle was ever able to find accuracy, he could have been something. Unfortunately, that was not the case as the disappointment hit on just 56.7 percent of his throws throughout his career. The first hint of trouble was when Croyle could not beat out Damon Huard in 2007 for the starting job, when almost all assumed it was his.

Ultimately, former general manager Carl Peterson gambled a mid-round pick and lost with Croyle, who failed to create any spark. It’s too bad Croyle couldn’t have stayed healthy and at least gotten some quality coaching, but it didn’t turn out that way.

Next: Todd Blackledge