The Facts: Following up on an ongoing story. ... HC Herman Edwards said Croyle tore the medial collateral ligament in his left knee and won’t play again this year.
Diehards Line:So. ... Croyle's comeback from his previous injury, a separated shoulder, lasted 14 plays. According to Star staffer Kent Babb, team officials hoped to watch him closely over the rest of the season, to learn his strengths and decide whether he would be their man for the long haul. Coaches decided before Sunday that if he were injured once more, they’d have their answer. They’d draft someone next year and try to make him into their franchise passer. It would appear the decision has been made for them.