Chiefs Ricky Stanzi's future (OR: How drafting Andrew Luck is like poetry) - Page 2

**RealSNR** · 01:41 PM

It's difficult to gauge the feelings of Chiefs fans towards Stanzi these days. Some say he is Tom Brady. Some say he is John the Baptist. Some say that the very notion that the Chiefs have a young QB on the roster with any kind of potential is a threat to achieving Andrew Luck.

I think he's a mixture of all three, personally. More importantly, it's CRUCIAL that we develop him as a potential starter in this league, and not just some Jim Sorgi/Doug Peterson ride-the-pine guy. Here's why.

Let's assume the Chiefs draft Luck, Foles, or someone like that in the first round. Let's also assume that this particular QB we draft turns out to be ****ing amazing. Some might say the days of retread QBs will finally be over once that happens. But that's a misnomer. The Chiefs would be very close to wiping that 40-year old shitstain off their faces. But there's one more thing that can happen.

Sacrifice Stanzi. Trade him to a team with the promise: "He's got a bright future and is NFL ready. Don't draft a QB. Instead, trade for our guy at a cheap price. It's like you're getting a franchise QB for half the cost!"

This team will never achieve closure for the many, many years of Grbacs, Greens, and Cassels until we get other teams to trade for OUR backup QBs. It's how you close a long, tragic, chapter in this team's history. Not by simply finally drafting a QB. That's the most important step, but it can't be done alone.

WE have to turn into the San Francisco, Green Bay, and New England. Take OUR backup QBs and implant false hopes into the dreams of THEIR young fans.

THAT is how you gain closure. And that is Stanzi's function to this team. And what an important function it is.

I say once we get past Minnesota, Indy, and Miami, we start Stanzi in preparation for his anointing and sacrifice.

**BigMeatballDave** · 09-30-2011, 02:53 PM

If Cassel struggles and they lose, he should be benched.(yes, I'm aware that this is in direct conflict with SUCK FOR LUCK)

**BigMeatballDave** · 09-30-2011, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sofa King

He's a nobody backup and he always will be. He's not the savior some people think he is.

That's my opinion of Stanzi.

All I know is he's not nearly as good as Luck.

That said, he should be playing no later than game 10.

If we win the Luck sweepstakes, then they can duel it out next summer.

suds79 · 09-30-2011, 03:01 PM

Never has a 3rd stringer gotten so much run around here.

It's amazing.

Wake me when he actually beats out Palko.

**HemiEd** · 09-30-2011, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suds79

Never has a 3rd stringer gotten so much run around here.

It's amazing.

Wake me when he actually gets a fair shot to beat out Palko.

fixed it

Extra Point · 09-30-2011, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNR

And look at recent names: Matt Flynn? What the **** has he ever done?

Besides getting fitted for a Super Bowl ring, nothing.

Shitty, ain't it? Being a back-up and getting to wear a "World Champions" ring.

Fritz88 · 09-30-2011, 03:15 PM

Starting Stanzi could cost us Luck.

No thanks.

jspchief · 09-30-2011, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suds79

Never has a 3rd stringer gotten so much run around here.

It's amazing.

Wake me when he actually beats out Palko.

Yea because coaches never get depth charts wrong. Just ask Jared Allen needing an injury get on the field.

suds79 · 09-30-2011, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jspchief

Yea because coaches never get depth charts wrong. Just ask Jared Allen needing an injury get on the field.

I'm not even arguing that Todd has it right. The point is, if Matt gets benched or is hurt, it's Tyler that goes in.

I mean I just think it's a pipe dream.

jspchief · 09-30-2011, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suds79

I'm not even arguing that Todd has it right. The point is, if Matt gets benched or is hurt, it's Tyler that goes in.

I mean I just think it's a pipe dream.

From a "next man in" standpoint, yes its Palko at this time.

From "omfg I need to salvage my job" standpoint, Haley would likely be better off rolling the dice on Stanzi.

**007** · 09-30-2011, 03:55 PM

well until he is activated for a game its all moot anyway.

whoman69 · 09-30-2011, 04:41 PM

We already know Check Down is not the answer. Its time to move on.

**The Franchise** · 09-30-2011, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoman69

We already know Check Down is not the answer. Its time to move on.

No....Cassel hasn't been embarassed enough.

**Tribal Warfare** · 09-30-2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pestilence

No....Cassel hasn't been embarassed enough.

He needs to take ownership of this abortion of a season, he must start every game because of it.

FAX · 09-30-2011, 04:53 PM

Our QB's a moron and pansy
One gene or two short of chimpanzee
He sniffs his own farts
Yet we give him the starts
Instead of trying out Stanzi

FAX

Hog's Gone Fishin · 09-30-2011, 08:14 PM

God I hope Cassel throws 9 interceptions this week and gets a spine breaking sack from yours truly !

09-30-2011, 01:09 PM
RealSNR Special Teams ACE!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Where the hell is SNR Casino cash: $1870208	Ricky Stanzi's future (OR: How drafting Andrew Luck is like poetry) It's difficult to gauge the feelings of Chiefs fans towards Stanzi these days. Some say he is Tom Brady. Some say he is John the Baptist. Some say that the very notion that the Chiefs have a young QB on the roster with any kind of potential is a threat to achieving Andrew Luck. I think he's a mixture of all three, personally. More importantly, it's CRUCIAL that we develop him as a potential starter in this league, and not just some Jim Sorgi/Doug Peterson ride-the-pine guy. Here's why. Let's assume the Chiefs draft Luck, Foles, or someone like that in the first round. Let's also assume that this particular QB we draft turns out to be ***ing amazing. Some might say the days of retread QBs will finally be over once that happens. But that's a misnomer. The Chiefs would be very close to wiping that 40-year old shitstain off their faces. But there's one more thing that can happen. Sacrifice Stanzi. Trade him to a team with the promise: "He's got a bright future and is NFL ready. Don't draft a QB. Instead, trade for our guy at a cheap price. It's like you're getting a franchise QB for half the cost!" This team will never achieve closure for the many, many years of Grbacs, Greens, and Cassels until we get other teams to trade for OUR backup QBs. It's how you close a long, tragic, chapter in this team's history. Not by simply finally drafting a QB. That's the most important step, but it can't be done alone. WE have to turn into the San Francisco, Green Bay, and New England. Take OUR backup QBs and implant false hopes into the dreams of THEIR young fans. THAT is how you gain closure. And that is Stanzi's function to this team. And what an important function it is. I say once we get past Minnesota, Indy, and Miami, we start Stanzi in preparation for his anointing and sacrifice. Last edited by RealSNR; 09-30-2011 at 01:41 PM..*
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