[whoman69]

Originally Posted by Iowanian

I've caught myself asking that same question the past 2 weeks, but there is a simple answer.

Stanzi has some tools that could allow him to be a solid QB in the league. That said, playing him too early would probably ruin him, because I doubt he's ready. I'm a big hawk fan and before the draft compared Stanzi to Cassel.

He's got the size, he's got the arm, he's got the work ethic, he's got experience in the big games(which Cassel doesn't).....BUT for every game he looked great or every fantastic throw made under pressure, he'd make the most bone-headed Casselesque throw into triple coverage.

No offseason, no minicamps.....no work in the offseason in a professional capacity....no.

I'd rather he have more time to study and learn before being thrown to the wolves. maybe later in the season for experience.

Stanzi reigned in the interceptions during his senior year. He does need to get acclimated to the speed.

I won't agree with anyone who says to keep Check Down in there. You are giving up by keeping him in. If Stanzi isn't ready, even Palko has to be a better choice. You know Check Down is a fail, you don't keep going back to him. Make Stanzi the backup so he gets more reps.