Stanzi, not Orton should start and why...

Sunday against the Packers will most likely not see Tyler Palko, Ricky Stanzi but Kyle Orton as the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback.  Most fans are happy with the decision to move Palko down and there's a split of Chiefs fans on Orton or Stanzi.  But new interim coach, Romeo Crennel, made his decision to start Orton if he's ready to go.  Probably not true, Orton will probably start if he's not a 100 percent.  He's already stated as he's going to wear a special glove come Sunday to soften the impact on his finger.  The Chiefs organization spent a few million dollars for the rest of the season and that most likely means, they want to get their money's worth out of him taking some lumps rather than a future quarterback project like Stanzi.  The problem is, it's still not the right decision for the future of the Kansas City Chiefs.

We've seen rookies come onto the field and play this year already with different teams.  Some have looked sharp at times and some have looked like rookies at times, it's expected if you have an sane mind.  With all the quarterback issues for the Chiefs, the organization settles for someone like Orton to get us through the season.  I have no issues with Orton thus far as he hasn't played a game for the Chiefs and more than likely in 3 more games, he's no longer part of the Chiefs organization again.  The Chiefs will let Orton move on and take their comp pick and set sights on 2012.  It's what they should be doing now.  Orton may win a game or two but than what...most likely nothing.  They aren't going to cut Matt Cassell and bring Orton back as their starting qb.  If it happens, I'll admit that I thought the Chiefs organization had a better staff in place and that I was completely wrong.  I'm sure many will agree and that Orton won't be back.  Will he resign to be the backup, doubt it.  He didn't like sitting behind Tebow, so why would he like to sit here?

The Chiefs Super Bowl starts this week with the Packers.  No, the Chiefs aren't heading to the playoffs but with an upset of the undefeated Packers, this win would mean a lot to many players, coaches, and executives.  It would be something special.  It would be more special if Ricky Stanzi was the Chiefs QB that did it.

The Chiefs have something special, its sitting right there...but they still don't know what it is or how to grasp it.  Mizzou fans might not agree, Hawkeye haters might dislike it, but Ricky Stanzi is that something special that can be built on.  Maybe his football skills wont make that happen, maybe he won't succeed in the NFL.  Than again, theres the chance that he could be the quarterback the Chiefs just need.  Reporters and others might knock Stanzi for their view and opinion of a guy and what they see in practice or what they hear from others.  They seem all determined that he's not ready.  But some athletes carry a winning attitude, a swagger, or just a simple knack for making the plays that makes not only them, but their teams a winner.  People still doubt Tebow.  There's still a chance he's a one-year wonder, but Denver is loving every moment of it.  The guy is selling Denver fans, NFL fans, and many others because he comes out as a winner.  You can knock the guy for his lesser quarterback skills, but you can't knock him down as a loser, cause he wins more than he loses.  Being on the NFL field changes some guys from average to stars.  If every reporter, coach, and scout was right about every guy who got drafted or practiced, some stars would never get the chance.  Some times it takes an injury to find your star, ask former Cheifs Trent Green who lost his job to the undrafted Kurt Warner.  Did people knock Warner, I'm sure they did.  But when Warner was on the field, he was different, he was a star.  So here's Kansas City's chance... they've got an opportunity to see if there is one... but they seem afraid to grasp it.

Ricky Stanzi may never play a down in the NFL, than again he may be a star.  I don't know, you don't know, and no one will know until the kid gets a chance to play on any given Sunday.  He may have an okay game and emerge later or he may just be another guy waiting for his chance.  But... the fans are intrigued with Stanzi, you've heard it during a pre-season game when Stanzi became the loudest ovation at Arrowhead.  We saw him start to lead a comeback against the Rams, yet was pulled before he could get it done for Tyler Palko, and the spirit faded... 

Stanzi's spirit is there, he possibly could be a good change for Arrowhead.  Already, stanzi the manzi, the Stanzi City Chiefs, love it or leave it, USA, and stanzination has been heard on Arrowhead.  If this guy makes it, Kansas City Chiefs got more than just a quarterback, they got representation that other teams won't have... thats #USA's quarterback.  Cowboy's might be America's team, but Stanzi possibly could be America's quarterback.  Some don't get all the hoopla of Stanzi's proud and rich USA showmanship.  I get it... he's living the American Dream...

Stanzi City Chiefs Shirt

Thanks to all for the positive comments on the shirt.  Maybe I could get a call from the Chiefs Marketing Department, doubt it.

Anyways, the picture is a live front photo shot of the front, and the back says "Love It or Leave It".  It turned out great, happy with it.

I'll be wearing it live tonight at the Chiefs Practice.  Hope to hear someone yell, "Touchdown Stanzi City Chiefs".

Don't forget that you can win one of these shirts in one of my previous posts. 

Also thanks to all the posts, retweets, people that have came and looked, a special shout-out to BlackHeartGoldPants.com for the numerous people flowing from their site to the blog to check the shirt out.  Thanks again to all!

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What do you think of my designed Ricky Stanzi Shirt?

Shirt is for sale now... on another blogpost of mine.  thanks
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So here's my design for my new Stanzi City Chiefs shirt.  It's for personal use but as a fan of Ricky Stanzi, I think it will look great.  Any thoughts out there on the design?  Maybe I should do a contest and give a few away?  Any contest ideas on this one?  Predict his yard in a pre-season game?  Who know's... leave your thoughts and I'll come up with something.

First Night Practice of 2011 For KC Chiefs Camp

1st Chiefs Night Practice of 2011

Well, its over.  The first Kansas City Chiefs Night practice at Missouri Western in St. Joseph, Missouri took place August 3rd, 2011.  The turnout was good for a middle of the week 7-9:30pm practice.  Many fans came out to Spratt Stadium and supported the chiefs and waited for their turn to get autographs of the young squad. 

Luckily for many of us, it wasn't 107 degrees out.  For some families, they may have turned out as many homes in St. Joseph lost power today due to a substation catching on fire. 

The practice was decent but the Chiefs still have a long ways to go before they begin their quest to defend the AFC West.  Some guys look great, the rookies are a little rusty, but tomorrow begins a new chapter as many other players get their 1st chance to practice along side the other 60+ who have already taken the field. 

But todays been a long day, tomorrow begins a new chapter but Ive already got a story Im working on and as many have asked about the former Hawkeye, #13 Ricky Stanzi, you'll just have to wait til' tomorrow evening as my story will be on Mr. Stanzi.  So I leave you with #loveitorleaveit!

Today's Class Act Goes To Matt Cassel

It was very hot day at Missouri Western University for the Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp as practice began at 3:00pm.  I showed up early enough to catch some photos and view some of the happenings around the training camp before I watched the players trickle onto the field.  For a small $5.00 fee for parking, you can attend the training camp and watch the players at a very close view-point.  If your an autograph seeker, many of the players sign at certain points but enjoy the football aspect of the camp and if you get a star player's autograph, consider it a bonus to your day.

I want to share a small story of today's highlight of camp.  It wasn't on the field, it was right before camp started.  The quarterback from the Kansas City Chiefs, Matt Cassel, was walking down the cement path towards the field when a little girl, probably 4-5 years old started saying "Matt Cassel" loudly from on top of her dad's shoulders.  Many of the fans around felt the warmth of this child's voice as she said "Matt Cassel" a few more times.  You heard the crowd suddenly respond with an "awwwww".  It even got to Matt as to hear the girls voice among the chattering fans as well.  Matt grinned with a big smile and looked at the girl and even had a bigger smile.  He looked at the rest of the crowd and said, "Hey I'll sign for the rest of you after practice, but right now I got to practice but I am going to sign for her".  It was the right thing for Matt Cassel to do.  From a back-up role on the Patriots to now the man-in-charge the past year as the QB of the Kansas City Chiefs, he still has a heart for at least some of his most adorable fans.  I've seen other so-called bigger stars in other sports and other teams, acknowledge with a smile and a wave, but not for Matt Cassel this time.  He signed the little girl's football and than went off to practice. 

This is what the NFL needs right now, after a long labor negotiation that could of turned-away many fans, Matt Cassel made one fan feel real special.  I didn't hear any complaints that he only signed for her as I think the whole crowd was touched by this one girl.  Matt made the whole situation right by signing for the right person in the crowd at that very moment.  If anyone deserved an autograph from Matt at that time, it was the little girl.  It was almost like I got an autograph of Matt Cassel's with this story I am writing to all of you.  Maybe you had to be there to feel the moment, maybe you have to appreciate a players interaction with the fan like this, maybe the NFL needs more of this... or maybe I'm just a sucker for the little kid's hopes and dreams like Matt was today...  It really doesn't matter... as today in my book, Matt Cassel, was a class act.