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Kanobi · 05-01-2011, 09:01 PM

I don't watch much Big 10 football at all so i haven't seen Ricky Stanzi play much during his career at Iowa. Chiefs nabbed him in the 5th round and I wanted to get some thoughts on him from those of you who've seen some substantial film on him. Is he merely a developmental backup project or do you guys feel he can be solid (or better) NFL starter. Is he merely a game manager or will he will his team to victory? How does he deal with adversity....when the team is behind?

kingkilla56 · 05-01-2011, 09:05 PM

He wont be starting (by choice) anytime soon.

sportzbro · 05-04-2011, 01:09 AM

Being from Iowa and a Hawkeye fan (even though I go to KU), I have watched him a lot. He started playing considerable time splitting starts with another QB sophomore year and he's just improved every year after. Finished his senior year at 64% comp. 25 TD's and only 6 picks. He's got the typical pro size and a little mobility, but more so a classic pocket passer and some real potential. He can get flustered at times tho and force passes, but when he's on... idk, its like he just picks his spots.

Personally, I think he could be a starter in a few years after learning from Cassel. Guy is a film nut and works hard from what I've read and heard. The summer prior to our Orange Bowl win, his daily routine was something like 4 hours of film a day, and then workouts.

Also, Mel Kiper on NFL Live said that he believes Ricky will have the best pro career out of all the QB's drafted. I about siht myself when he said it (I think Mallet will personally). Anyway, I'm excited he's a Chief though, and have been waiting for a big skill guy (QB) to get drafted from Iowa.

I also think he'll be a fan favorite by the end of the the season... maybe Cassel gets hurt and Stanzi the Manzi can show his stuff. Hopefully he doesn't completely suck.

Watson · 05-04-2011, 01:13 AM

PVarck31 · 05-04-2011, 01:18 AM

Rickey is my cousin believe it or not. I have never met him though. We figured out he is my 4th or 5th cousin. His aunt lives 3 houses down from my parents.

Im not trying to say hey look at me, What I really wanted to say is he is a class act. He made sure to take time off during school to come and see his other aunt when she was dying. Very classy kid from all accounts.

sportzbro · 05-04-2011, 01:19 AM

I was going to post highlights, but that clip pretty much sums it up lol.

You never fail, watson

Watson · 05-04-2011, 01:23 AM

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	I was going to post highlights, but that clip pretty much sums it up lol. You never fail, watson

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Herky · 05-04-2011, 02:06 AM

He has good athleticism and size, throws a decent deep ball (with the potential to improve), has run a pro-style offense for 3 years and has shown the willingness to put the time into the film room. Ricky Stanzi has the measurables - 6'4", 230, and is reasonably athletic. He's got a very high efficiency rating as well. He is a genuinely wonderful person (gives of his time to University Hospital and to those less fortunate than he). He is bright and very adept at giving the right answer in interviews.

But, as a fan, I am frequently driven to distraction by some of his inexplicably inaccurate throws. He has thrown beautiful long passes. But at times, he misses throws that would have been touchdowns. It is not just long throws, but also intermediate and short throws. Sometimes beautiful timing and touch and sometimes just misses open receivers.

05-01-2011, 09:01 PM	#1
Kanobi HF Clss f '09 OVR: 14* Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,024 Blog Entries: 17	Ricky Stanzi I don't watch much Big 10 football at all so i haven't seen Ricky Stanzi play much during his career at Iowa. Chiefs nabbed him in the 5th round and I wanted to get some thoughts on him from those of you who've seen some substantial film on him. Is he merely a developmental backup project or do you guys feel he can be solid (or better) NFL starter. Is he merely a game manager or will he will his team to victory? How does he deal with adversity....when the team is behind?

05-01-2011, 09:05 PM	#2
kingkilla56 Hall Of Fame OVR: 31 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Syracuse University Blog Entries: 1	Re: Ricky Stanzi He wont be starting (by choice) anytime soon. __________________ Tweet Tweet

05-04-2011, 01:09 AM	#3
sportzbro MVP OVR: 39 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,912	Re: Ricky Stanzi Being from Iowa and a Hawkeye fan (even though I go to KU), I have watched him a lot. He started playing considerable time splitting starts with another QB sophomore year and he's just improved every year after. Finished his senior year at 64% comp. 25 TD's and only 6 picks. He's got the typical pro size and a little mobility, but more so a classic pocket passer and some real potential. He can get flustered at times tho and force passes, but when he's on... idk, its like he just picks his spots. Personally, I think he could be a starter in a few years after learning from Cassel. Guy is a film nut and works hard from what I've read and heard. The summer prior to our Orange Bowl win, his daily routine was something like 4 hours of film a day, and then workouts. Also, Mel Kiper on NFL Live said that he believes Ricky will have the best pro career out of all the QB's drafted. I about siht myself when he said it (I think Mallet will personally). Anyway, I'm excited he's a Chief though, and have been waiting for a big skill guy (QB) to get drafted from Iowa. I also think he'll be a fan favorite by the end of the the season... maybe Cassel gets hurt and Stanzi the Manzi can show his stuff. Hopefully he doesn't completely suck. Last edited by sportzbro; 05-04-2011 at 01:15 AM.

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05-04-2011, 01:18 AM	#5
PVarck31 Moderator/Writer OVR: 46 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Guard The Land Posts: 16,977 Blog Entries: 10	Re: Ricky Stanzi Rickey is my cousin believe it or not. I have never met him though. We figured out he is my 4th or 5th cousin. His aunt lives 3 houses down from my parents. Im not trying to say hey look at me, What I really wanted to say is he is a class act. He made sure to take time off during school to come and see his other aunt when she was dying. Very classy kid from all accounts.

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05-04-2011, 01:19 AM	#6
sportzbro MVP OVR: 39 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,912	Re: Ricky Stanzi I was going to post highlights, but that clip pretty much sums it up lol. You never fail, watson

05-04-2011, 02:06 AM	#8
Herky Working for the weekend OVR: 32 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Davenport, Iowa Posts: 4,721 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Ricky Stanzi He has good athleticism and size, throws a decent deep ball (with the potential to improve), has run a pro-style offense for 3 years and has shown the willingness to put the time into the film room. Ricky Stanzi has the measurables - 6'4", 230, and is reasonably athletic. He's got a very high efficiency rating as well. He is a genuinely wonderful person (gives of his time to University Hospital and to those less fortunate than he). He is bright and very adept at giving the right answer in interviews. But, as a fan, I am frequently driven to distraction by some of his inexplicably inaccurate throws. He has thrown beautiful long passes. But at times, he misses throws that would have been touchdowns. It is not just long throws, but also intermediate and short throws. Sometimes beautiful timing and touch and sometimes just misses open receivers. __________________ GT: Herkyalert PSN: Herkyalert Iowa Hawkeyes Northern Iowa Panthers Minnesota Vikings Chicago Cubs Minnesota Twins Boston Celtics Minnesota Timberwolves