There was a play....On Johnson's interception...during his return, Russell Wilson was getting back....running in the pursuit angle to cut him off....Quinn was running too...to offer interference...maybe put a crushing block on the QB....DL's love to do this...I believe most are coached to find the QB and bury him...
Quinn ran right past Russell....barely touched him....and Russell helped slow Johnson who was tackled by another Seahawk player...
I almost posted on this. When I finally sat down and watched the game last night, I was overall encouraged, despite the game result. This was one of the few plays I was disappointed in Quinn.
- TG should have lowered his shoulder and cut inside for the TD.
- Tavon either has eye tracking issues, or is in a panic that he is being phased out, and it is manifesting itself in the high-pressure task of catching a punt. (I really do admire guys that can do this, but the Rams will not and should not throw a psychology experiment out for punt returns)
- Finally, Robert Quinn half-assed a defenders dream: a free shot at a quarterback on a return of a fumble or interception. Maybe this is a bit harsh, but a pancake block, and maybe Johnson scores.
Idk I think Quinn played a good game he was very good in containing the run keeping everything to the inside and they switched him around on both sides of the line. The switch from DE to OLB is very different. Quinn is used to putting his hands in the dirt. I also saw him use the spin move more. I think as the season goes on he is going to get better the same with Donald. How many times has QBs escaped him? Quinn just need some time but the last 2 games has been encouraging
This is more my take away from this game. Overall I was encouraged by Quinns effort, strength and results. I am encouraged that he may get back to being called "the Mighty Quinn" again.
I noticed that too. Another example of points left on the field. Quinn is a 6'4" 240+ D Lineman, he should be able to outrun a and block a QB...
It's almost like he avoids true contact unless he's going to get a sack...
Wilson has pretty good speed, and his angle may have been enough to cause Johnson to recalculate his return, but the point here is that at the time Quinn caught up, Wilson was stopped and waiting on Johnson. Quinn had nearly a unmoving target.
I hope he returns to form too, even if it's not the 19 sacks form. But part of my point is he has lost a step (whether or not for good who knows) and what you are saying is he was a step away. We are saying something similar.
Maybe semantics, here. But "a step away" is not necessarily a step slower. Keep in mind, Les, a good quarterback, (Wilson is good) sees the pressure coming and releases the ball before getting hit. It is a win for the defender, and counted as a "QB hurry", or a "QB hit" in the stat sheet. How many of those did he have yesterday?
