NFL Mock Draft 2011: Which Quarterback Will the Seattle Seahawks Draft?

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Ricky Stanzi Has A Future In Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks want Matt Hasselbeck to return to the team in 2011, but that does not mean Hasselbeck is the future of the team.

Charlie Whitehurst did not impress in his brief appearances, so either way, the Seahawks need a new quarterback.

Ricky Stanzi has a lot of upside, but it comes with some big question marks.

Stanzi is big, 6’ 4”, and weighs around 220 lbs. He has a great arm but has accuracy problems.

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He has operated under center in a pro system but his decision-making skills and footwork have come into question. That being said, he is considered a good leader.

Stanzi really is a question mark because footwork and decision-making all can improve. Accuracy can be worked on but a quarterback generally does not see dramatic improvement in his accuracy once he hits the pros.

With the third-round coming, the Seahawks have to weigh whether to take Stanzi now, or wait until the third round. While a lot of quarterbacks already are off the board, that actually ups Stanzi’s value for any team looking for a quality backup.

In this mock the Seahawks pull the trigger and take Stanzi.

33. New England Patriots: Benjamin Ijalana 34. Buffalo Bills: Colin Kaepernick 35. Cincinnati Bengals: Ryan Mallett 36. Denver Broncos: Jimmy Smith	49. Jacksonville Jaguars: Marvin Austin 50. San Diego Chargers: Martez Wilson 51. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Allen Bailey 52. New York Giants: Danny Watkins
37. Cleveland Browns: Randall Cobb 38. Arizona Cardinals: Kyle Rudolph 39. Tennessee Titans: Stefan Wisniewski 40. Dallas Cowboys: Rahim Moore	53. Indianapolis Colts: Titus Young 54. Philadelphia Eagles: Brandon Burton 55. Kansas City Chiefs: Jonathan Baldwin 56. New Orleans Saints: Davon House
41. Washington Redskins: Christian Ponder 42. Houston Texans: Brandon Harris 43. Minnesota Vikings: Jabaal Sheard 44. Detroit Lions: Bruce Carter	57. Seattle Seahawks: Ricky Stanzi 58. Baltimore Ravens: Rodney Hudson 59. Atlanta Falcons: Leonard Hankerson 60. New England Patriots: Mikel LeShoure
45. San Francisco 49ers: Phil Taylor 46. Denver Broncos: Sam Acho 47. St. Louis Rams: Ryan Williams 48. Oakland Raiders: Ras-I-Dowling	61. San Diego Chargers: Mason Foster 62. Chicago Bears: Jurrell Casey 63. Pittsburgh Steelers: Tyler Sash 64. Green Bay Packers: Marcus Cannon