2. How would you rate this transaction from the Bears' point of view?
I'm giving it an A because I adore it. Gaining a fourth-round selection for
a 32-year-old pass rusher is a solid move for the Bears, who are clearly in
rebuild mode. This is especially true given that they have two developing
young defensive ends who will benefit from the increased playing time.
3. To what extent may an increased double team rate after Khalil Mack's
departure be used to account for Robert Quinn's lack of production this
season?
Undoubtedly, that contributes to it. The Bears did come up against a streak
of excellent left tackles in the early part of the season, and Quinn had the
top edge, so teams accounted for him more.
Undoubtedly, that contributes to it. Teams paid extra attention to him
because he was the top edge, and the Bears did come up against a streak of
excellent left tackles in the early going of the season. Quinn has also
played nearly exclusively on the right side of Chicago's defence.
What are his advantages?-4
His cross-chop move has been profitable for him throughout his career, and
his first step quickness and
bend are still top.
What are his flaws, number five?5-
He's not the biggest guy, so occasionally he can be daunted by size and
power. He doesn't set the edge very well either.
6 - Is there anything we can learn about him off the field? Roquan Smith was
obviously upset at being traded by the Bears.
He was chosen as the team captain, is a terrific teammate, and never had any
off-field problems while playing for Chicago. All of the Bears' young
defensive ends praised him as a coach, and youngster Dominique Robinson
studied Quinn's cross-chop technique from him. His openness and honesty in
his press briefings, in my opinion, were refreshing.
A player with plenty of gas left is being acquired by the Eagles, and if
he is used sparingly as a pass rusher, he should truly flourish.
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