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53Fan · 04-17-2011, 09:31 PM

NFL Draft 2011: Robert Quinn Looks Like Top 10 Draft Pick Despite Questions
By
Thad Novak
(Correspondent) on April 16, 2011

Robert Quinn Has Raised Some Red Flags With Analysts, But Teams In The Top 10 Of The 2011 NFL Draft Don’t Sound Worried

North Carolina DE Robert Quinn, who was suspended for all of 2010 for receiving improper benefits, remains one of the top pass-rush prospects in the draft. While he has lots of questions to answer, character-related and otherwise, it appears Quinn is headed for a top 10 selection.

Going into Quinn's visit with the Browns last Tuesday, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer noted that "with…Da’Quan Bowers’ knee injury, Quinn might now be considered the best pass-rushing end in the draft. He’s one of the players the Browns are considering with their No. 6 pick."

And if Cleveland passes at No. 6, the Washington Examiner points out that “The closer the draft gets, the more [Quinn’s] name pops up for the Redskins with their first pick” at No. 10 overall.

Quinn’s suspension isn’t the only issue raising concerns for the teams who might pick him. Analyst Russ Lande told the Examiner that “his motor is not there all the time," and he only has two seasons of college football under his belt.

Quinn would also have to deal with moving to linebacker if he went to a 3-4 team like the Redskins or the Houston Texans at No. 11. His two-year college career was played entirely at DE.

Even with all those issues on the table, plenty of teams could look past them to land a playmaker like Quinn, who recorded 11 sacks and 19 tackles for loss as a sophomore in 2009.

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04-17-2011, 09:31 PM	#72
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Robert Quinn: Boom or Bust? NFL Draft 2011: Robert Quinn Looks Like Top 10 Draft Pick Despite Questions By Thad Novak (Correspondent) on April 16, 2011 Robert Quinn Has Raised Some Red Flags With Analysts, But Teams In The Top 10 Of The 2011 NFL Draft Don’t Sound Worried North Carolina DE Robert Quinn, who was suspended for all of 2010 for receiving improper benefits, remains one of the top pass-rush prospects in the draft. While he has lots of questions to answer, character-related and otherwise, it appears Quinn is headed for a top 10 selection. Going into Quinn's visit with the Browns last Tuesday, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer noted that "with…Da’Quan Bowers’ knee injury, Quinn might now be considered the best pass-rushing end in the draft. He’s one of the players the Browns are considering with their No. 6 pick." And if Cleveland passes at No. 6, the Washington Examiner points out that “The closer the draft gets, the more [Quinn’s] name pops up for the Redskins with their first pick” at No. 10 overall. Quinn’s suspension isn’t the only issue raising concerns for the teams who might pick him. Analyst Russ Lande told the Examiner that “his motor is not there all the time," and he only has two seasons of college football under his belt. Quinn would also have to deal with moving to linebacker if he went to a 3-4 team like the Redskins or the Houston Texans at No. 11. His two-year college career was played entirely at DE. Even with all those issues on the table, plenty of teams could look past them to land a playmaker like Quinn, who recorded 11 sacks and 19 tackles for loss as a sophomore in 2009. Sent from my computer using the Keyboard. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!