Comments on: Ricky Stanzi starting a “possibility” for Chiefs

By: autumnwind999

autumnwind999 — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:51:00 +0000

I remember wanting the Raiders to snag Stanzi in the draft. Looked to be a very accurate passer in college, which is either the first or second most important trait for an NFL QB (decision-making being the other).

In all honesty, Chiefs should give him a look. What do they have to lose? Although at this point, Romeo and Pioli have to assume they’re out so I’m not sure what’s in their interest right now.

By: steelerben

steelerben — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:15:39 +0000

The best reason NOT to start Stanzi is that if he is at a point in his development that he is able to win a starting job on a team DYING for a quarterback, why would you ruin him by throwing him out there behind a shaky offensive line with the teams top WR out and have him be shelled while keeping up with Andrew Luck’s scoring? And if the game plan is going to be to hand it off 56 times, win or lose, then why not march Cassel back out to absorb the loss?

By: jjackwagon

jjackwagon — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:10:04 +0000

They are the worst team in the league by far, if there were 50 teams in the league, the Chiefs would be 50th.

You say that like you think your Raiders would be better than 49th.

By: jameswac

jameswac — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:47:52 +0000

Stanzi wont impress you during practice. He is a gamer. People forget that he wasn’t a highly recruited college QB and was a backup at Iowa to a horrible starter. Once he got his shot, they never looked back. Rick was 14-4 as a starter, including three bowl wins. The guy is a winner

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:44:02 +0000

They are the worst team in the league by far, if there were 50 teams in the league, the Chiefs would be 50th.

Like one of the game commentators said, the Chiefs have clearly quit.

What a big time mess.

By: trbowman

trbowman — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:49:47 +0000

He already did, actually. Finished the game out in a lot of pain. Quinn’s gonna play through that, no question if the coaching staff lets him start. These last two games are two more big opportunities.

I’m dreaming of him being re-united with David Lee in Buffalo next year. Go Bills!

By: trbowman

trbowman — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:48:31 +0000

Quinn can’t be blamed for the Oakland game given the play of his receivers.

Quinn’s a tough guy, he can play through that rib injury. He’s a football player. But looks like Crennel might use that rib as a pretense to start Stanzi.

Stanzi’s been the third stringer all year for a reason.

By: marshawnlynchlookslikepredator

marshawnlynchlookslikepredator — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:24:55 +0000

I enjoying seeing 3rd stringers get to play… Until I actually see them play.

By: lhr4

lhr4 — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 02:54:18 +0000

this year SUCKS for quarterbacks out of the draft. Next year ought to be better by leapyears. Draft a defensive piece, go to another 2-14 record, and draft a starting qb next year, and begin the 3 year plan. Keep Crennel around, because he’s clueless, and you’ll get to 2-14 without much of a sweat.

By: hansenbrothers

hansenbrothers — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:49:49 +0000

Go hawks!

By: MyTeamsAllStink

MyTeamsAllStink — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:48:03 +0000

Should of thought about using him yesterday.

By: jbaxt

jbaxt — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:28:16 +0000

That hidden gem also couldn’t beat out Tyler Palko…

By: kcflake

kcflake — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:23:51 +0000

Either way, The Chiefs Need to choose the Best QB in the draft and start him from Day One. Grab another QB in round 3 or 4 too. Heck, why not call the Redskins and see what Kirk Cousins would be worth in a trade. Add to that a New Head Coach and GM and we have the beginnings of a New Era for the Chiefs. We pray to God it is better than what Pioli/Crennell/Cassel have given us.

By: jetsfan101

jetsfan101 — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:22:02 +0000

The aforementioned Jets-Mcleroy connection is very fitting….I would love to see the colts lose to the chiefs because that expands the jets (slim) playoff shot…regardless I think we can pack it up for next season

By: kcflake

kcflake — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:21:24 +0000

This would be a “No Brainer” of a move for Crennell to make. Unfortunately, Romeo has shown through his coaching, decisions and what he says, that he Has No Brain.

There is absolutely no reason Not to start Stanzi. It will give us Chiefs Fans a reason to actually tune in the last couple games. We know what we have in Quinn and Cassel already. Who knows, Maybe the kid will show he has something.

By: wtfpft

wtfpft — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:20:04 +0000

“Best case scenario: you find that you had a hidden gem for a third stringer.”

HAHAHA! Yeah cause a lot of hidden gems can’t beat out Matt Cassel and Brady Quinn, thanks for the laugh today man.

By: raiderapologist

raiderapologist — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:55:54 +0000

The Chiefs O-line gave the Raiders the illusion of having a pass rush. They should just put Cassel back there and let him earn his money for the next two weeks. Quinn got pummeled in that game.

By: arlingtonsynn

arlingtonsynn — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:12:48 +0000

Why not?

This league clearly needs to see Ricky Stanzi throw balls to Jamar Newsome and Devan Wylie!

By: riverhorsey

riverhorsey — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:56:17 +0000

This is Stanzi’s 3rd year and he won’t be here next year. The guy has only suited up once or twice in that time and word is he’s pretty bad.

By: Jake

Jake — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:50:58 +0000

Why not?

Best case scenario: you find that you had a hidden gem for a third stringer.

Worst case scenario: you work your way towards a better draft pick next year!

By: unstaybill

unstaybill — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:30:05 +0000

Did you see the Chiefs o-line play the last few weeks. Stanzi will be spending all week tending to Quinn. Massages, rubdowns, carrying his pads. There is no way he wants to stand back there and take a beating like the two before him.

By: stoolerz

stoolerz — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:09:57 +0000

Seeing what Stanzi is capable of is the least Crennel can do to help next year’s new regime. A bigger question: where is Crennel going to be taking the bad Cleveland ju-ju after he’s fired and will he carry Daboll, Quinn and Hillis along.

By: Tarkus

Tarkus — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:09:02 +0000

Palko was the QB before Orton. For four very long games, in fact.

By: couldntdodiddlypoo

couldntdodiddlypoo — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:06:16 +0000

NBC programming exec alert…week 17 Manning vs Stanzi may be available for flex

By: chuckxx

chuckxx — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:02:24 +0000

I really hope they let him play both of the final 2 games. Then I can be assured of a 2-14 finish and picking in the top two. We want Geno!!!!

By: threedeep1998

threedeep1998 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:59:01 +0000

Didn’t he play a game or so before they got Orton?

By: mazblast

mazblast — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:57:26 +0000

Stanzi is probably below par even for a third string QB, but he’s been patient and to the best of my knowledge has never complained about being behind two QBs with fancy pedigrees from fancy schools who (unfortunately for Chiefs fans) simply can’t play.

Jeez, Crennel, what the heck to you have to lose? Play the kid and see what happens. You know what you’re going to get from Cassel and/or Quinn, and it’s not good enough. Take a CHANCE for once.

By: jcmeyer10

jcmeyer10 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:56:33 +0000

Same with McElroy and the Jets, don’t know why they didn’t try this sooner. It’s not like they had something to lose by trying this kid out.