Robert Quin does not play run that great

[GreeneCounty]

Did any one notice the Quin struggles on the run game? He overshoots that gap control or is out of position.

 

[jrry32]

I must disagree. Quinn was one of the NFL's best run defending 4-3 DEs last year. The Vikings just called plays that kept us on our toes. Lets not ignore the fact that we held Peterson to 75 yards and less than 4 yards per carry. It was Patterson that killed us and as I recall, all three were run to the opposite side of the field...probably because Quinn is excellent at blowing those plays up.

 

[GreeneCounty]

I must disagree. Quinn was one of the NFL's best run defending 4-3 DEs last year. The Vikings just called plays that kept us on our toes. Lets not ignore the fact that we held Peterson to 75 yards and less than 4 yards per carry. It was Patterson that killed us and as I recall, all three were run to the opposite side of the field...probably because Quinn is excellent at blowing those plays up.

jrry32 it seemed today he was out of place today and the whole team in general missed tackles.

 

[jrry32]

jrry32 it seemed today he was out of place today and the whole team in general missed tackles.

It's one game. Although, I don't recall Quinn being too badly at fault today. The whole team did miss tackles. Ironically, Janoris Jenkins was the only guy that seemed to tackle well especially in the open field. Although Patterson did shake him badly on that TD run.

 

[smram]

They did have Sims at RDE on first down a few times today but Quinn's run D doesn't bug me at all. That's probably the best down to get him a breather

 

[Dodgersrf]

Been drinking all day?

 

[-X-]

They did have Sims at RDE on first down a few times today but Quinn's run D doesn't bug me at all. That's probably the best down to get him a breather

Exactly right. Quinn's job is to penetrate and blow up whoever has the ball (or is about to get the ball). Like @jrry32 said, he was actually quite good against the run last year, and is elite in back-side pursuit. I wouldn't let this one game cloud your vision about Quinn. He's the absolute least of our worries. I'd also venture to guess that Williams' head has already spun around 360 degrees 14 times, so everyone is going to be made aware of where they need to improve.

 

[blackbart]

What I noticed most today was that he was being held on almost every play and there where no calls that I can remember even with a flag happy crew. The TD at the en of the fisrt half the tckle had his right arm around Quinn's neck it was obvious on the replay. They held Petterson in check all day and I thought Quinn was a big part of that.

 

[jjab360]

Quinn is the last person to blame on that defensive showing. He was fine against the run and really the only player of note as a pass rusher today.

 

[Dxmissile]

I must disagree. Quinn was one of the NFL's best run defending 4-3 DEs last year. The Vikings just called plays that kept us on our toes. Lets not ignore the fact that we held Peterson to 75 yards and less than 4 yards per carry. It was Patterson that killed us and as I recall, all three were run to the opposite side of the field...probably because Quinn is excellent at blowing those plays up.

Exactly and Patterson touchdown run was on the side Long normally would have been on but he was hurt and not playing. If he was playing I doubt that touchdown run would have happened

 

[Blue and Gold]

Did any one notice the Quin struggles on the run game? He overshoots that gap control or is out of position.

last year he had 12 tackles for losses plus his 19 sacks . . . he's a good run defender.

 

[A.J. Hicks]

The only thing bad from Quinn today was a poor call, in my opinion, from the refs. I still don't know how he got roughing the passer on that early play. Then again I thought Quick's 'face mask' was a pretty ticky tack call.



Janoris has always been pretty good at setting the edge from the CB spot. He was tremendous doing that today.

 

[209RamsFan]

He's a solid run defender...not great....he doesn't have to be...that's what the rest of the team is for...Run-stuffing support

 

[jjab360]

He's a solid run defender...not great....he doesn't have to be...that's what the rest of the team is for...Run-stuffing support

I'd say he's one of the best 4-3 DEs in the NFL at stopping the run.

 

[Mackeyser]

What I noticed most today was that he was being held on almost every play and there where no calls that I can remember even with a flag happy crew. The TD at the en of the fisrt half the tckle had his right arm around Quinn's neck it was obvious on the replay. They held Petterson in check all day and I thought Quinn was a big part of that.

Okay, I got a bit of a rant here... against both Quinn AND Demarcus Ware of the Broncos, the LT was able to put his hands on their face...repeatedly...without consequence. First hand check/punch goes straight to the face. What happened to all those "illegal hands to the face" penalties from the preseason? What kind of BS is this??? Hands to the face is a foul. Call it, dammit! Worse, it was called during the preseason, so we were supposed to be prepared to see those called in the regular season.

Did that go away like the long extra point?

Okay /endrant

Quinn's awesome and he's fine against the run.

 

[iamme33]

I must disagree. Quinn was one of the NFL's best run defending 4-3 DEs last year. The Vikings just called plays that kept us on our toes. Lets not ignore the fact that we held Peterson to 75 yards and less than 4 yards per carry. It was Patterson that killed us and as I recall, all three were run to the opposite side of the field...probably because Quinn is excellent at blowing those plays up.

yea imo long struggels more then quinn

 

[LazyWinker]

Cut him and replace him with Michael Sam.

 

[jrry32]

A Viking fan went through the game and every single 10+ yard run by the Vikings yesterday went to the opposite side of the field from Quinn.

 

[DaveFan'51]

I must disagree. Quinn was one of the NFL's best run defending 4-3 DEs last year. The Vikings just called plays that kept us on our toes. Lets not ignore the fact that we held Peterson to 75 yards and less than 4 yards per carry. It was Patterson that killed us and as I recall, all three were run to the opposite side of the field...probably because Quinn is excellent at blowing those plays up.

And I believe those runs, away from Quinn, to Chris Long's side, were after Long was out-of-the-game, and the Viks were Taking advantage of the weakened left side of the D!!

 

[Sum1]

I don't agree with this sentiment. I watch Quinn smash through the line on a couple plays...one in particular where he wrapped up the RB and tackled him immediately.