This is an unpopular explanation since it suggests that the hope that people have attached to Stanzi is misplaced (and that the Chiefs are therefore no closer to having a QB than they've been in 20 years), but it is by far the most likely explanation. Far simpler and more plausible than the numerous conspiracy theories.

He didn't get on the field because he looked like dogshit, basically.

Sorry Frankie.

Meant this offseason makes us contenders for a long time. Pay no attention to the consistently part.

On the original topic, I really don't like the idea of drafting any RB in the first round. The lifespan for the position is too short. I want to look for a position that can field a cornerstone player for a decade, rather than one where you're a good bit less likely to see the player perform at all past his rookie contract.

My dream is and continues to be a first round quarterback that becomes the face of the franchise until the early to mid 2020s.

That may be true about Stanzi. However, I just think with him being a 5th rounder and having to offseason, it was determined that he wouldn't play a down this year unless there was no other way around it.

I wish people would stop and consider that maybe they had no intention of playing him during 2011 no matter what the cost. 2012 is when we will find out what the kid has.

I think you mean "I'd like to think" rather than "I just think"

You're creating somewhat irrational fantasies to generate hope. It's fair enough.

Thanks. Now I am freed up to read the rest.

I think everyone has "considered" that. There are a number of explanations that plausibly answer the question "where was Stanzi". That is indeed one of them.

Another is that management thought he looked inferior to Tyler Palko and Kyle Orton.

Of course that is another option. I just see too many people assuming he sucks because they didn't play him.

Well apparently HMc isn't a Stanzi fan.

I also feel Orton would be alright but I doubt he sticks around.

I'm just passing on what I've heard. Sorry if it doesn't fit how you want things to be. It might not even be reality, as I mentioned.We must be reading the board at different times or something. Most of the time when I'm reading the Planet seems like it's hq for the Ricky Stanzi fanclub. Which is fine, people are certainly entitled to their brand of faith.

I do remember seeeing someone say that the Chiefs were not impressed with Stanzi's progress

I see more people saying "he obviously sucks" and hardly anyone truly wanting to see what he can do. I guess we must be on at two different times.

Also, It isn't "how I want it to be" as you say. People need to stop making assumption is all. We don't know if he truly sucks or if he is truly good.

wut?

I've never seen him play, nor met him. Why would I be fan or otherwise?

I'm attempting to analyse the situation using the little evidence we have available (facts).

I would love nothing more than to see this guy come out and make the spot his own in 2012.

But the facts are that the Chiefs elected to play Tyler Palko and a barely initiated Kyle Orton instead of this guy. Everything else is speculation.

Then by that reasoning, Hudson didn't unseat Lilja or Wiegmann because he wasn't any better or Gaither didn't start becasue Richardson was better?