Chiefs Ricky Stanzi could be rising up the ranks

WV · 06-02-2012, 08:31 AM

Ricky Stanzi could be rising up the ranks
Posted by Mike Florio on June 2, 2012, 10:22 AM EDT
Ricky Stanzi AP

In March, the Chiefs pursued flirted played tonsil hockey with evaluated quarterback Peyton Manning. Eventually, the Chiefs added former Browns and Broncos quarterback Brady Quinn.

Quinn’s knowledge of new coordinator Brian Daboll’s offense prompted speculation that the former first-rounder may have a chance to unseat Matt Cassel. As it turns out, Cassel should perhaps be more concerned about Ricky Stanzi.

According to Nick Toney of KCChiefs.com, Stanzi supplanted Quinn this week as the second-team quarterback during Organized Team Activities.

Coach Romeo Crennel wasn’t asked about the backup-quarterback battle during a post-practice media availability on Friday. But it’s no secret that the Chiefs like Stanzi. A fifth-round pick in 2011, Stanzi played at Iowa for Kirk Ferentz, who has a strong relationship with Chiefs G.M. Scott Pioli.

Last month, Pioli defended the decision not to draft a signal-called in 2012 by explaining that the team has “three good quarterbacks.”

Quinn and Stanzi presumably will battle it out during training camp for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart. At least Quinn won’t have to worry about billboards or other fan-driven efforts that would make Stanzi the first man off the bench even if Quinn wins the fight, fairly and squarely.

WV · 06-02-2012, 08:31 AM

Yes it's PFT, but it does seem encouraging.

CaliforniaChief · 06-02-2012, 08:36 AM

I'm just sad Quinn and Stanzi aren't fighting for the top job...but it's progress.

Coogs · 06-02-2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

I'm just sad Quinn and Stanzi aren't fighting for the top job...but it's progress.

Maybe they are. Whoever wins this battle could/should give Cassel fits once they get some snaps with the #1's.

**BossChief** · 06-02-2012, 08:42 AM

Stanzi didn't supplant him.

The plan is to rotate practice weeks with the 2s for Quinn and Stanzi.

**BossChief** · 06-02-2012, 08:46 AM

If Stanzi is still with the 2s next week, that will be very encouraging.

MIAdragon · 06-02-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Coogs

Maybe they are. Whoever wins this battle could/should give Cassel fits once they get some snaps with the #1's.

Its all a ruse, they will never get real reps with the one "because" they were too busy fighting over who will hold the clipboard. There is no threat to that turd launcher.

Coogs · 06-02-2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MIAdragon

Its all a ruse, they will never get real reps with the one "because" they were too busy fighting over who will hold the clipboard. There is no threat to that turd launcher.

Probably. Usually though the #2 QB gets some snaps with the #1's. Usually.

**Rausch** · 06-02-2012, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MIAdragon

Its all a ruse, they will never get real reps with the one "because" they were too busy fighting over who will hold the clipboard. There is no threat to that turd launcher.

Health.

If Casshole goes down and Stanzi lights it up Pioli still wins, he drafted him. He can say it's Brady part II.

If Brady Quinn comes in and lights it up he signed the guy. He and Romeo saw what no one else did.

**RealSNR** · 06-02-2012, 09:17 AM

Get Cassel the **** out, plz

**pr_capone** · 06-02-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by WV

Ricky Stanzi could be rising up the ranks
Posted by Mike Florio on June 2, 2012, 10:22 AM EDT
Ricky Stanzi AP

In March, the Chiefs pursued flirted played tonsil hockey with evaluated quarterback Peyton Manning.

Bullshit. We offered to buy him a drink at the bar and he gave us a telephone number. When we called the number, it was for Joe's Plumbing.

Ace Gunner · 06-02-2012, 10:03 AM

folks, don't do this to yourselves. I'm a stanzi fan too, but I believe stanzi will need one more season before he even gets a crack at #2. my hope is, he also gets a crack at #1 next year, but this will be mostly up to stanzi -- he needs to really show the staff he's capable first and that has to start with showing he can be #2.

Deberg_1990 · 06-02-2012, 10:09 AM

**DeezNutz** · 06-02-2012, 10:12 AM

Alternate headline was, "Ricky Stanzi might be yet another late-round QB who never amounts to anything."

Would have been just as insightful.

**RealSNR** · 06-02-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefsfootballfan

folks, don't do this to yourselves. I'm a stanzi fan too, but I believe stanzi will need one more season before he even gets a crack at #2. my hope is, he also gets a crack at #1 next year, but this will be mostly up to stanzi -- he needs to really show the staff he's capable first and that has to start with showing he can be #2.

If he's already outplaying Quinn in OTAs, I think it's a pretty safe bet he'll keep outplaying him in training camp

06-02-2012, 08:31 AM
WV Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: In the Holler Casino cash: $10004950	Ricky Stanzi could be rising up the ranks Ricky Stanzi could be rising up the ranks Posted by Mike Florio on June 2, 2012, 10:22 AM EDT Ricky Stanzi AP In March, the Chiefs pursued flirted played tonsil hockey with evaluated quarterback Peyton Manning. Eventually, the Chiefs added former Browns and Broncos quarterback Brady Quinn. Quinn’s knowledge of new coordinator Brian Daboll’s offense prompted speculation that the former first-rounder may have a chance to unseat Matt Cassel. As it turns out, Cassel should perhaps be more concerned about Ricky Stanzi. According to Nick Toney of KCChiefs.com, Stanzi supplanted Quinn this week as the second-team quarterback during Organized Team Activities. Coach Romeo Crennel wasn’t asked about the backup-quarterback battle during a post-practice media availability on Friday. But it’s no secret that the Chiefs like Stanzi. A fifth-round pick in 2011, Stanzi played at Iowa for Kirk Ferentz, who has a strong relationship with Chiefs G.M. Scott Pioli. Last month, Pioli defended the decision not to draft a signal-called in 2012 by explaining that the team has “three good quarterbacks.” Quinn and Stanzi presumably will battle it out during training camp for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart. At least Quinn won’t have to worry about billboards or other fan-driven efforts that would make Stanzi the first man off the bench even if Quinn wins the fight, fairly and squarely.
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